Welcome to the Shire! Outside of Matamata, on the North Island of New Zealand, this enchanting village became the perfect setting for the movie adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies! Hope you will experience the magic with us.
Author: Márta
The delightful Hamilton Gardens – Az elragadó Hamilton kertek
“Explore a world more wonderful,” announces the webpage of this extraordinary garden. Located in the small town of Hamilton, in the heart of Waikato, near Rotorua on the North Island, it’s listed as one of the top 3 things to do in New Zealand.
At the top of New Zealand – Új-Zéland tetején
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.
Awesome Auckland – Csodálatos 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.
Teeming with temples in Bali – Templomoktól hemzsegő Bali
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.
Happy birthday, Steve! – Boldog születésnapot, Steve!
It’s a special day today! My husband just turned 70.
Luxury hotel in Labuan Bajo – Luxus szálló Labuan Bajoban
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.
There be dragons! – Ahol a sárkányok vannak!
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.
Bali, island of the gods – Bali, az istenek szigete
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.
In transit in Singapore – Átutazóban Szingapúrban
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.
Quick tour of Port Moresby – Gyors városnézés Port Moresbyben
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.
Meeting the Huli tribe – Találkozás a Huli törzzsel
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.