Finding the Universe
Travel tales, photography and a dash of humor
We've driven road trips on three continents, from Route 66 to the NC500. Our 15 picks for the world's best road trips, plus a table to help you choose. Read More...
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Four road trips around the world that should be added to your travel bucket list! Read More...
I first walked Hobbiton during filming, under NDA. Here's how to visit today: tour options and prices, getting there from Auckland or Rotorua, and booking tips. Read More...
After a year living and road tripping around New Zealand, this is the one-month itinerary I'd plan today. Day-by-day route, island balance, what to book ahead. Read More...
Tips for buying and selling a travellers vehicle in New Zealand, including what to look for, where to buy and sell, approximate costs, tips on insurance, and more! Read More...
Tips for finding a job when travelling in New Zealand Read More...
A selection of some of the best day hikes in New Zealand Read More...
Five incredible drives in New Zealand offering fantastic scenery and sweeping landscapes! Read More...
We spent two months driving New Zealand's South Island top to bottom. Here are the 17 stops actually worth your time, from Milford Sound to the Oparara Arch. Read More...
I spent a year in New Zealand visiting every LOTR filming location I could find. Here are the ones worth the trip, from Mordor and Hobbiton to Edoras and the Paths of the Dead. Read More...
I spent a year living in New Zealand. These are the 12 North Island highlights I'd plan a trip around, from Rotorua to the East Cape, in road trip order. Read More...
Tips and tricks for finding free internet in New Zealand, including public libraries, McDonald's, gas stations, and other more unusual options! Read More...
Some highlights of New Zealand's Northland, including the Cape Reinga lighthouse, the spirit tree, and the Te Paki sand dunes Read More...
New Zealand is so scenic that even the toilets are beautiful. Here are the top five. Read More...
Tips and ideas for what to do when visiting Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula Read More...
Interesting rocks on New Zealand's south island, including the Moeraki Boulders, the Elephant Rocks and Castle Rock Read More...
Tips for spending a day in the New Zealand town of Dunedin, including art galleries, the worlds steepest street and coffee! Read More...
Our complete Milford Sound guide from a year living in New Zealand: cruise comparison, day-trip-from-Queenstown verdict, and what to do in the rain. Read More...
Photos from New Zealand's mighty glacier country, including the Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Matheson. Read More...
New Zealand's Spectacular East Cape Read More...
Tips and advice for driving New Zealand's Surf Coast Highway Read More...
Information about working and travelling with the Working Holiday Visa scheme from a traveller who has been there and done that! Read More...
The quest for Middle Earth: Emyn Muil & Isildur Read More...
I'm British, so apparently a Pom. Where do nicknames like Pom, Kiwi and Canuck come from, and why do some stick while others don't? Here's the story. Read More...
I lived near Mount Doom for a year and have hiked the Tongariro Crossing. Here's everything you need to know, from booking and shuttles to what to expect on the trail. Read More...
I spent a year living and road tripping around New Zealand. Here's how to pick your island, how long to stay, when to go, what it costs and what to skip. Read More...
