Calling all Lord of the Rings fans! Come and discover Middle Earth, aka New Zealand – land of the long white cloud AND where the famous J.R.R. Tolkien ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy was filmed. Incredibly, the trilogy was shot simultaneously and entirely throughout New Zealand at over 150 locations between October 1999 […]
A big part of Europe’s appeal are the stories that are tied to many-a-historic site, so it is a huge honour and privilege for a city, town or village to have one of its landmarks designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To be chosen, the site must have incredible cultural, historical, scientific or other type of significance. It might showcase an accomplishment […]
The Rhine has welcomed visitors for many years now as a gateway for the hustle and bustle of big cities and the charm of smaller towns and villages. Fancy yourself a bit of a foodie? A history buff? Or do you like to keep active while away from home? Whatever your interests, we’ve created a river […]
The Rhine is one of Europe’s most iconic rivers, flowing northbound from Graubünden in the Swiss Alps, through Germany and the Netherlands, and finally ending at the North Sea. Here are four unmissable German ports along the romantic Rhine, each with its own history and charm that we’re sure you’ll love. Mainz With half-timbered houses and medieval market squares, Mainz is […]
The 2nd of January is a recognised public holiday in New Zealand, so many New Zealanders will take the opportunity to have some form of a getaway around the New Year’s period. Generally, the weather will ‘play ball’ and sunshine will greet holiday goers all over the country – giving way to long, hot days with […]
One of the first signs that summer is on the horizon is the smell of a BBQ wafting through the air on a still-light evening thanks to daylight saving. Over the following months, plans are made and annual traditions begin for summer – and a very Kiwi summer, at that. As the weather begins to warm up, the picnic rugs are dusted […]