Travel Guide:new Zealand
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The “Hot List” of World’s 10 Top Countries: You'll Never Guess Who's the Winner...
New Zealand is the hottest country in the world right now, according to Virtuoso — a network of luxury travel advisors and travel providers. Here, a look at the top 10 countries on the list, including Chile, Austalia, Norway, and more.
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WATCH: Orca Nibbles on Guy's Paddle Board (and Guy Freaks Out a Little)
Think stand up paddle boarding is boring? Not for Luke Reilly. The Kiwi restaurant owner was on his board about 650 feet offshore when an orca suddenly “popped up” right behind him and he caught the whole thing on his GoPro.
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Coming Soon from Peter Jackson: a World War I Museum
Director Peter Jackson said Wednesday he’s putting his energy into helping launch a museum to commemorate World War I after finishing his “Hobbit” movie trilogy. Jackson was speaking at his New Zealand post-production facility where he was helping host an event to promote the local film industry. Directors Jane Campion and James Cameron also attended.
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Missing from New Zealand's Ski Slopes This Season? Snow!
The Remarkables ski area near Queenstown — one of few New Zealand ski areas that has been making snow the warmest start to winter ever recorded. Scientists said New Zealand’s glaciers and ice are melting at alarming rates due to climate change. Winter has rolled into its third month in New Zealand, and Nick Jarman says he’s going stir crazy as he stares out at the driving rain on the small ski area he manages in the Southern Alps.
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Tumblr of the Day: Aucklandia
Sim Ahmed describes himself as “a twenty-something journalist living in Auckland, who one day found a camera in his hands where there was previously money and free time.” His blog, Aucklandia, is full of thoughtfully composed pictures, illustrations and wry ruminations on New Zealand’s largest city, its 1.5 million inhabitants, and the stories behind them. But it’s not just about Auckland: Some of Ahmed’s most beautiful shots capture the island nation’s photogenic countryside.
