Rotorua & Taupo: The first of many weekend holidays

This weekend was the first of many grand adventures of my New Zealand side getaways. I took a three day weekend trip to Rotorua, Taupo, and Waitomo. And boy did I get to see the many wonders that these places had to share. Through Mana Tours, 16 of us took on the role of a…

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The Fringe Cafe at Titirangi

A lovely Sunday morning brunch was experienced at The Fringe Cafe this past weekend. A family friend, and New Zealand native, took me out for a delightful meal that overlooked the luscious greenery of Titirangi. This town was quite enchanting with the incredible views outside our window and along our drive. I’ve never seen so much…

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America’s Independence Day in New Zealand

To think I’ve only lived in New Zealand a little over a week, with a brand new group of people and they’ve already opened their arms wide to the bit of culture I have to offer them. It truly amazes me how giving and open-minded my host family has been and continues to be. Yesterday…

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Came across this remarkable set of words the other day and couldn’t help but share them. Already I can tell that travel is a beautiful thing that I only hope each person in the world gets a chance to bewilder themselves with.

“For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.” Leonardo da Vinci

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What I’ve learned from my trip so far:

Or I guess what I should say..is what I’ve learned from experiencing the international side of the LAX airport and flying with Fiji Airways so far… Let’s start off with-1. Luggage: in an attempt to save on money, buying excessively expensive shampoos and make up products in New Zealand, I stocked up half a duffel…

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