As I woke up this morning and bundled up in my puffy winter coat, hat, and gloves, my mind couldn't help but wander to a place far far away...with sunshine, adorable accents, and beaches galore. Think I'm talking about Australia? Close, but not quite. I'm talking about its next door neighbor, New Zealand!
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| New Zealand scenery http://www.aptouring.com/Destinations/new-zealand |
Fun Facts about New Zealand...
- The Lord of the Rings movies were filmed there
- Rugby is the most popular sport
- Since it's in the southern hemisphere, it has opposite seasons as the United States
- "Kiwi" is a name given to New Zealanders (and it is also the name of a fruit that grows on the island!)
- Taylor Swift traveled there earlier this year as part of her Red tour!
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| Taylor Swift enjoying the New Zealand scenery on her music tour http://www.disneydreaming.com/2013/12/02/taylor-swift-shows-off-photos-from-waiheke-island-new-zealand/ |
We might not be international country/pop stars, but who says we can't still enjoy a trip to the beautiful country! Here are a few things that are on my to-do list if I ever get the chance to go!
- Hiking through the mountains
- Kayaking through the lakes and rivers
- Attending the annual Pasifika Festival to celebrate the music, food, art, and dance of the Pacific Island communities.
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| An indigenous dance at the Pasifika Festival http://www.newzealand.com/us/event/pasifika-festival/ |
Happy travels! Or if you're like me, happy daydreaming ;)
-Lindsay
-Lindsay
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