LAX - CPH
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Hygge is a Danish word indicating a state of well-being. It's a way of life in Scandinavian countries, which is why you'll frequently see them topping out among the world's happiest. We'll beEn savoir plus
Hygge is a Danish word indicating a state of well-being. It's a way of life in Scandinavian countries, which is why you'll frequently see them topping out among the world's happiest. We'll beEn savoir plus
Highlights:
Without a doubt the scenery. What stood out as really unique and special was the South Island: prominent mountain ranges, glacier blue lakes, spectacular fjords, diverse flora, and aEn savoir plus
We signed up for a New Year's Eve festival during the planning stages of the trip, so we found ourselves on a ferry to Waiheke Island with NZ's rowdiest 20 something crowds on Saturday afternoon. TheEn savoir plus
We left ourselves two days to explore New Zealand's largest city. While the country is much more renowned for its outdoors, Auckland is uniquely positioned on an isthmus between the Tasman Sea andEn savoir plus
After 2 days of cold water diving, we were ready for some rest and relaxation. We drove another hour north to the Bay of Islands. This is the area of some of the first European settlements and site ofEn savoir plus
Day 2 started bright and early with a wake-up at 6 AM. It was a little tough getting into our damp and chilly wet suits knowing we had to jump in the cold water for 3 more dives! But we didn't regretEn savoir plus
Diving was up next on the agenda. We drove around four hours from Waitomo to Tutukaka, gateway to the Poor Knights Islands. We boarded the Acheron liveaboard and were greeted by dive guides AshleighEn savoir plus
Waitomo, located in the center of the North Island, has several underground limestone caves. These are home to bioluminescent glow worms, subterranean rivers, and can be explored through caving. WeEn savoir plus
In a somewhat surprising yet not uninteresting turn of events, we ended up at a farm stay in the central part of the North Island on Christmas Day. We arrived at the Big Bird B&B in the afternoon onEn savoir plus
We didn't have long to transition from paddling to pedaling. Our lodge was surrounded by many wineries (not an accident) and offered bikes to cruise among them. We chose this region for wine tastingEn savoir plus
Ashleigh Lanford
Cheers! I love you guys!
Dean'na Lanford Have a great time! Love you both lots!!!
Amazing! Have a safe trip! Kitty is doing fine :)