Black helicopter with Over the Top logo landed on a grassy mountain slope with snowy peaks.
Day 16 – Tuesday Without giving too much away upfront – today was undoubtedly one of […]
Aerial view of snow-covered mountains and airplane wingtip under a sky with a rainbow halo.
Day 15 – Monday Viator had been struggling with a severe cold for some days now, barely sleeping […]
Auckland Marina with many sailboats and yachts docked along a central pier under bright sunlight.
Day 14 – Sunday Tonight, we were supposed to fly to Queenstown on the South Island. If you […]
Auckland Marina with boats docked in calm water and city skyline with tall buildings and tower under blue sky
Day 13 – Saturday The day in Auckland started a little differently. Viator hadn’t been feeling […]
Formal garden with reflecting pools, lion fountain, potted plants, and pink building with arches.
Day 12 – Friday Spoiler alert: Today’s post comes with a lot of photos – and for good reason! […]
Waitomo Glowworm Caves poster promoting Tiaki Promise and environmental care actions in New Zealand.
Day 11 – Thursday Today we continued our journey by car to the famous Waitomo Caves, a […]
Entrance of Polynesian Spa with geothermal hot springs signage under a large triangular roof on an overcast day.
Day 10 – Wednesday After yesterday’s adventures, today was all about slowing down and recharging. Rotorua, […]
Group performing traditional dance indoors with cultural attire, guitars, and decorative panel background.
Day 9 – Tuesday – Part 2 After the thrilling white-water rafting adventure, we spent the […]
Six people in helmets and life jackets rafting on a river in a yellow inflatable boat.
Day 9 – Tuseday – Part 1 A Spoiler to Start the Day Some members of […]
Person standing behind a wooden fence with mist rising and sun shining over mountains.
Day 8 – Monday Breakfast in Taupo and first stop: Huka Falls We had a relaxed […]
Snow-covered mountain peak behind forest under a blue sky with glowing clouds.
Day 7 – Sunday Final Packing and Goodbye in Wellington Today marked the beginning of our […]
Coastal view with calm sea, small waves, seagulls on rocks, hillside houses, and cloudy sky.
Day 6 – Saturday Farewells at the Airport Saturday morning started with Tristan heading to the […]
Day 5 – Friday Discovering Wellington on foot After breakfast, we set out on foot to […]
Green welcome sign for Wellington High School and Community Education Centre displaying greetings in multiple languages.
Day 4 – Thursday Arrival in Auckland We arrived in Auckland on time. Unfortunately, in New […]
Japanese restaurant kitchen counter with stacked sake barrels, dishes, and a chef preparing food.
Day 3 – Wednesday Breakfast Experience The morning began with a rich breakfast buffet, offering a […]
Shanghai on the Bund by Night
Day 2 (Tuesday) We landed in Shanghai around 2:30 PM. Immigration and baggage claim went surprisingly […]
Lufthansa A350
Day 1 (Monday) Early in the afternoon, we made our way to Hamburg Airport, aiming for […]