Our self-driving exploration of New Zealand’s North Island started from Auckland, and led us through beautiful green countryside – on the east coast – to the very north end of the island. Then back to the west coast, somewhere halfway between Cape Reinga and Auckland.
Often referred to as the “City of Sails,” Auckland was our first stop on New Zealand’s North Island. This two-island country is located in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Australia. Auckland is New Zealand’s biggest city; an urban gem with beautiful landscapes, beaches, rich Maori culture, and is a gateway to the country’s natural beauty.
We were lucky that our private, full-day cultural tours were led by a very knowledgeable local guide, who explained to us the Hindu traditions, ceremonies, and beliefs as we visited sacred temples, mountain villages, and local markets.
It’s a special day today! My husband just turned 70.
After spending two days on a boat and sleeping in a tiny cabin when we visited Komodo National Park, we found ourselves in a luxury resort. What a change! Unfortunately, only for one afternoon and one night.
Among Indonesia’s countless natural and man-made wonders, the Komodo dragon occupies a prominent place. In order to see this ancient and large lizard, we spent two wonderful days on a boat, cruising from one island to another.
This mysterious, unique, and breathtaking island of Indonesia has something for everyone. We came here for a week to experience the distinct culture and to see the world’s largest lizard, the Komodo dragon.
A quick 12 hours, packed with lots of adventures! Getting from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia via two flights through Singapore. For now, it was our short visit to this unique city state.
We wished we had more time to explore the capital city of Papua New Guinea, the largest of the country. The visit was quick, but we were glad to get a glimpse of life in this city.
The Huli tribe is one of the most colorful and iconic tribes of Papua New Guinea. They inhabit the Tari Valley in the Southern Highlands Province. This is one of the few remaining areas where people still adhere to many of their traditional beliefs. We had two days to discover as much as we could about the area and its people.
This unique and stunning lodge in the lowlands of the East Sepik Province is one of the most remote and unspoiled destinations of Papua New Guinea. We spent two night here.
For two days, we found ourselves in one of the most remote and unspoiled destinations of Papua New Guinea, in one of the few remaining untouched rainforests on the globe. From the spring-like weather of the highlands we arrived in the hot and humid weather of the Sepik region.