When visiting Hobbiton for the second time, does it get boring? I've had a chance to visit Hobbiton during the 2018 International Hobbit Day. Although I've been there last year, there are some good reasons why I did not regret visiting again this year. First, creating memories with a new friend. It was a beautiful... Continue Reading →
Winter in South Island: First Snow Experience at Mount Cook!
I have never experienced snow in my life until I came to New Zealand. I came from a tropical country in which authentic snow falls are next to impossible. It was a childhood dream to experience snow fight and snow fall at least once in my lifetime. Coming to NZ, I am happy knowing that... Continue Reading →
iTravel NZ: Experience Coromandel
Physical activities can positively influence academic performance. In fact, even the brightest students sometimes struggle with pressure and school requirements. However, if they know how to counteract this circumstance as it occurs, they would likely succeed. In my case, I always have music and traveling in mind. Students have been busy these past few weeks... Continue Reading →
Sun-kissed While Waiting
"May I never forget that on my best days, I still need God as much as I did on my worst day." Waiting is hard. Most of us wait in grocery lines or in the traffic lights. Some wait for a university letter of offer or a scholarship offer. While others wait for a job... Continue Reading →
Strangers By Blood Yet Family By Nature
Family is not only about blood or DNA. It also about the people who choose to welcome you in theirs even if you are not related by blood. This is one thing I love about being a Filipino. Wherever you go, it is very likely that you'll encounter them. When you meet them, either they... Continue Reading →
iTravel NZ: In the Silence of Ambury
via Daily Prompt: Silent In the stillness of Ambury lies a serene herd. The Ambury Regional Park is located in the South of Auckland, New Zealand close to the Manukau Harbour. Activities include bird watching, camping, farm viewing, lamb feeding, cow milking, mountain biking, picnics, and sightseeing. If you are keen to any of these... Continue Reading →
iTravel NZ: A Day Trip to Hobbiton!
It's a Hobbiton Day! People have been buzzing about 'Hobbiton' when they heard I'd be going to New Zealand. Honestly, I am not really a big fan of Lord of the Rings trilogy or Hobbiton series BUT because a dear friend, who is a big fan is going to visit New Zealand soon I became... Continue Reading →
iTravel NZ: Paragliding in Queenstown
Queenstown is well-known for extreme activities (i.e. bungy jumping, sky diving, hang gliding, paragliding, etc). I have chosen to try paragliding this summer and I will never regret it. My friend and I booked from GForce few days before the trip and we were able to get discount. This activity is weather dependent and it... Continue Reading →
iTravel NZ: Tranquility at Mt. Eden!
One of the most iconic places in New Zealand is Mt. Eden. It is located approximately 4 kilometers from Auckland CBD (15-20 minutes). It is the most prominent volcanic cones in the region which erupted about 15,000 years ago from three overlapping scoria cones. It formed a huge scoria mound with a central crater from... Continue Reading →
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