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Looks like I made the right decision as I selected my seat manually. Like that there is no one sitting on my right side, on my left side and behind me. At 1:35 AM we already...

Today is my last day of my big trip, because tomorrow at 1:25 AM I'm heading back home. I'm on the search for breakfast. It's interesting to see the difference between European...

Arriving in Singapore, I am almost overwhelmed by the heat. It's not just warm, but also humid. After 20 minutes, I go through immigration and retrieve my luggage. I head to my...

I am checked-in and the baggage is dropped off. I eat quick and buy some snacks and beverages. I have to wait for a bit until I can go to the gate, but with the help of music the...

Unfortunately, it has come so quickly. My last day in New Zealand. Wow. I can hardly believe that 3 1/2 weeks have already passed. Hopefully, the weather will improve in the...

Today's breakfast is once again really delicious. I pack my things and say goodbye to Gary. Paula is so kind and drives me down to the ferry. Very kind! I'm going to Opua by...

Tag 22: Russell, Paihia & Hole in the Rock This morning I was invited for breakfast by Paula & Gary (the owners of the B&B). They served muesli and toast with eggs...

Today is once again a beautiful day. The sun is shining and it’s really warm. Spring has definitely arrived in New Zealand. To get to today’s hotel, I have to go Opua first...

Today I don't have big plans. Since my hotel in Russell is very remote, I decide to take the ferry from Paihia to Russell today. There I will do the Russell Heritage Trail,...

Today we're heading to Cape Reinga with Kevin, our bus driver. First stop is the Puketi Kauri Forest. We have 15 minutes here to walk through the forest. The Puketi Kauri Forest...

First of all, I eat the breakfast that was delivered to my room yesterday. Then I run the dishwasher. The dishes are mostly clean, so I have to wash the frying pan again. Yes, I...

At breakfast today, the soundtrack of the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie is playing. Now that's a great start to the day. Energized, I check out of the hotel and make my...

After having breakfast with pancakes and toast, I set off to explore Tauranga. Somehow, I got lost and ended up in a residential area, but in doing so, I got to see the hidden...

Today I’m heading to Tauranga. But before the bus takes me there, I have almost the whole day here in Rotorua left. Cause it’s beautiful weather, my first stop is the lake so...

Today I have to leave my bed really early to get to the i-site Rotorua. There I get picked up and go on a day trip to the Waitomo glowworm caves and the Hobbiton on set. Keith,...

The bus trip today won't be too long. Rotorua is only an hour away from Taupo. Upon arriving in Rotorua, I am almost attacked by greedy seagulls who want my sandwiches and...

Today I’m heading to the Huka Falls. To get there, I have a two-hour hike ahead of me. It’s really exhausting, but the surrounding is worth it. After a small show of strength, I...

Today's destination is Taupo. It's located in the Waikato district. Today is going to be a very boring day as I will be in a bus for about 9 hours. After about 3 hours, I...

Today it’s time for a real breakfast after a long time. I end up in the American Deluxe Diner where I eat pancakes and drink a strawberry milkshake. The food is really...

Today is going to be a relaxing day. I will visit the Pukekura Park. I will spend almost 2 hours there because it is so big. It has 2 large ponds, several bridges, an...

Today I have to get up quite early cause I'm going to the airport once again. Today's destination is going to be New Plymouth. I don't think that I have ever flown with a...

Today is a big day for the All Black Fans because their team is playing against South Africa today. To truly be a part of it, I decided to buy an All Blacks jacket. To see the...

It's time to say goodbye to Queenstown, because today I'm heading to Wellington. This city has definitely found a place in my heart. It is the current capital of New Zealand....

Today, I didn't set an alarm clock, so I only woke up at 10:30 and took a shower. For a moment, I wasn't sure if it was raining or even snowing. It turns out it's just rain....

Seems like I can't beat jetlag after all. I toss and turn in bed for 2 hours. Somehow, morning comes and I'm once again on my way to the airport. Today, I'm heading to...

Despite a few interruptions, I slept well. I pack my things and first go to the airport where I switch to the Skybus. This takes me to the city center. I purposely get off at...

After a 2-hour stopover in Singapore, I have arrived at the final leg of my journey to New Zealand. This time, my best friend is not 51A but 42K. Sitting next to me are two...

The day has come. I get out of bed easily. I will probably only realize my entire situation once I arrive in Auckland. I grab my luggage and head out. The bus takes me to St....

Morgen ist der Tag endlich gekommen, auf welchen ich fast ein Jahr gewartet habe. Ich werde in ein Flugzeug steigen und die Schweiz für einen Monat verlassen. Ich war noch nie...

Die Nervosität steigt langsam. Nur noch 2 Tage bis zur grossen Reise. Ich freue mich sehr auf diese neue Erfahrung. Jedoch habe ich auch grossen Respekt davor. Ich bin zwar...