PHOTO GALLERY: New Zealand’s Stunning Coromandel Peninsula Coromandel is a large peninsula on New Zealand’s North Island. It’s base lies south of Auckland on the east coast, but the long peninsula juts northward for 85 km, well beyond Auckland, forming the massive Hauraki Gulf between Auckland and Coromandel. The peninsula gracefully protects New Zealand’s largest …
10 Free Things to do in Wellington, New Zealand Wellington is a fabulous city set on a stunning harbor and surrounded by forested mountains. Capital of New Zealand, home of the country’s now-famous film industry, trendy & artsy, outdoorsy & fitness-oriented, filled with top notch restaurants, bars and theaters, it’s by far New Zealand’s best …
PHOTO GALLERY: Vintage Cars Road Trip in New Zealand While traveling around New Zealand recently I was unexpectedly invited to join a 4-day vintage car rally around the Coromandel Penninsula. It was one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that I could not pass up! My hosts selected their 1950s Daimler from their collection of a dozen …
My Low Costs to Travel Around New Zealand – Month 2 I’ve been traveling slowly around New Zealand’s North Island for two months already. The longer I stay, the more I like it. I’ve been amazed at New Zealand’s exceedingly clear water in rivers, lakes and seas. I’ve been repeatedly enraptured by stunning forests full …
Destination: Taupo, New Zealand Taupo is a small lakeside town nestled on the northeastern shores of beautiful Lake Taupo, situated in the center of New Zealand’s North Island. Stunning Mt Raupehu, Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe, New Zealand’s highest peaks on North Island, stand majestically beyond Lake Taupo’s distant southern shores. On clear days, panoramic …
PHOTO GALLERY: Dramatic Geothermal Earth at Rotorua, New Zealand New Zealand is solidly situated on the great Pacific Rim of Fire, a geothermal hot zone that produces volcanoes, earthquakes and all sorts of strange geothermal activities on the Earth’s surface. In New Zealand a large & active geothermal zone rears its head in the center …
My Super Low Costs to Travel Around New Zealand for One Month You’re not going to believe this, but… During my first month traveling around New Zealand’s North Island, from March 13-April 13, 2014, I spent a total of just $207.50 NZ / $173 US. Seriously. In addition, I paid $75 NZ / $62.50 US …
Travel Tips: 5 Best Things to do in Auckland, New Zealand Recently I recommended 10 Free Things to do in Auckland. They’re all fantastic activities & places to visit in New Zealand’s most popular city. In fact, several of them are so great that I also include them in this list of best things to …
10 Free Things to do in Auckland, New Zealand Auckland can be a rather expensive place to visit, as can all of New Zealand, truth be told. Accommodation, food, public transportation, petrol, attractions and entry fees are all pricey. For visitors traveling on a budget, that can seriously limit what you’re able to see and …
PHOTO GALLERY: Hobbiton – Home of the Hobbits I grew up on The Hobbit and the Trilogy of the Rings. With Bilbo, Frodo & Sam. With Gandalf, Gollum, the Elves and the Dwarves. With Sauron and Saruman. With The Shire, Middle Earth and Mount Doom. As a kid I traveled around the eastern half of …
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
