Kadavu Island *Vunisea Leaving the beauty of Fulaga made us reflect on how much we had enjoyed our trip in…
51. The Lau Group of Fiji, August-September 2025
The Lau Group is the remote eastern group of 57 Fijian islands, 19 of which are inhabited. They are known…
50. Bula Vinaka (once again) Fiji! May-July 2025
The white sand beaches and coral reefs of Fiji beckoned us for just one more season, and New Zealand’s late…
49. Our North Island Road Trip, August-October 2024
After flying back to Auckland from the South Island, we rented another car for 2 weeks and headed south. Our…
48. Our South Island Road Trip, September 2024
Touring the South Island by car was an unforgettable experience! We had talked about circumnavigating the South Island with SV…
47. The Kiwi Spirit
The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand, have been affectionately called “Kiwis” since the early 1900s— a nickname that was started…
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