Always sunny in New Zealand?

So, what’s with the weather in New Zealand? Most people I know have never been to ‘the other side of the World’ and often think New Zealand and also Australia are like a paradise where it’s always warm and sunny.

Kiwi Hospitality

When mentioning ’’New Zealand’’ the first thing that pops into people’s heads are stunning pictures of breathtaking nature. Of course, the landscape on those islands on the other side of the world is simply amazing. Plus, travelling is very satisfying since you do not have to go much further to…

Of Poppy, Meat Packs, Bridges and Beards

My personal experience with New Zealand and Kiwi culture is virtually zero so far. I always thought ANZAC Day to be New Zealand’s national holiday where the foundation of the country was celebrated. So I am rather suprised to read that it was established to…

Right or Wrong? …

Almost 5 years ago I probably missed a great opportunity, or didn’t I? I was planning my gap year after finishing school and before studying. I narrowed my possible destinations down to three totally different countries. My top three of countries I would like to spent my Aupair year were the U.S., Australia…

Reasons for travelling to New Zealand (+ some impressions)

The question why so many Germans dream about a journey to New Zealand is justified. Work and…

New Zealand Basics

When I think about New Zealand, I think about Kiwis, the flora and fauna New Zealand is famous for and the country where the…

Australia’s little sister

Whenever I imagine what New Zealand has to be like, I tend to think of it as Australia’s little sister. I can’t even explain why that is the case, probably because I know much more about Australia than of New Zealand. Or because New Zealand is way smaller than Australia, so it…

New Zealand — the setting of the most epic movie trilogy ever

I want to be honest with you… When I joined this class there were only a few things I knew about New Zealand:
1st: New Zealand is a country far far away, somewhere next to Australia.
2nd: The epic ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy…