Aside from the very obvious fact that The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogies are filmed in New Zealand, here are the other movies that mesmerized viewers with the stunning landscapes but I bet they probably didn't know they're looking at New Zealand (as was I, in some movies). We've been there twice ourselves,… Continue reading The Land of the Long White Cloud – Movies Filmed in New Zealand
Category: International Travels
Getting Married in New Zealand – Steps, Requirements, Essentials
We got married! In Queenstown, New Zealand, no less. When we posted photos on Facebook, some of my friends have been messaging me non-stop to not only congratulate me, but mostly to ask how we got married in New Zealand. This post is for all partners - man and woman, man and man, woman and… Continue reading Getting Married in New Zealand – Steps, Requirements, Essentials
#ChasingNYC – 24 Awake Hours In Manhattan
New York has been a distant dream for a long time. I mean, who doesn't dream of one day seeing famous buildings like Chrysler, Empire State and pre-911 Twin Towers? Do you keep on seeing the iconic Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges (there are more than 20 bridges connecting Manhattan to the rest of NYC), or… Continue reading #ChasingNYC – 24 Awake Hours In Manhattan
#melBOURNEforyou – Our Second Australian Trip And Its Misadventures
We were torn between a trip to Greece and Turkey or Australia and New Zealand for Mary's 2018 birthday. I didn't feel we were ready for a Schengen visa, but I have a 3-year multiple-entry visa to Australia; Mary has an expired visa and could easily apply for another one. Plus, who can pass up… Continue reading #melBOURNEforyou – Our Second Australian Trip And Its Misadventures
Middle Earth Goals: New Zealand’s Auckland and Hobbiton In Two Full Days
The dream to step on New Zealand soil has been brewing since 2014. I never knew I could make it there, much less make it there with Mary (I haven't met her yet at the time). The country is dreamy from the outside, so I wanted in. If you'd ever wish to come by New… Continue reading Middle Earth Goals: New Zealand’s Auckland and Hobbiton In Two Full Days