The Rotorua area also has a fun activity called Zorbing. What is a Zorb? Glad you asked. Picture a 10-foot plastic ball with a 6-foot plastic ball anchored inside. Next, put people in the inner ball, add water and push them down a hill. We donned on our swim suits and rode up to the …

After a week in Sydney, we boarded the Norwegian Jewel heading for New Zealand. As we left the port, the views of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge were unbeatable. We chatted with people from NZ, AUS & Canada as the view of all land disappeared. We selected the itinerary and a balcony cabin …

The highlight of our stay in Sydney and the reason we took off right after Christmas was to ring in the world’s first New Year’s celebration for 2020. To assure the best vantage point, we took a dinner cruise in the Sydney Harbour. The cruise included a buffet dinner, an open bar and live entertainment. …

G’Day! Our grand adventure has begun. We left our apartment with two suit cases and two back packs at 10:45 AM on December 26th. We landed in Sydney on December 28th at 8:30 AM. About 22 hours in the air. From Apartment to Sydney, just over 27 hours. Yikes! Yes we were tired, but after …

Over the years, we have picked up a number of useful hints and tips. First and foremost, be safe.  Let your family know your itinerary.  This includes the cities and countries you will be in, the dates, airline and hotel information.  Second, create an account with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) from the Department …