Welcome beautiful Southern Island! It's there where you can find the genuine Kiwis.... read more

This blog is dedicated to Angela, my lovely host.Thank you for getting me at the bus station, for letting me sleep and eat in your house. Thank you for introducing me to Charlie and Smiley, thank you for taking me to Masterton with your awesome bus. I just indulged in every day........ read more

I have done the biggest climb in my life- 2694 m above sea level! How lovely........ read more

Staying some couple of days in Taupo. This is the mad city of the North Island. A Must-see of the New Zealand's tourist itinerary are the Huka Falls. They are part of the Waikato River which is the longest river of New Zealand. The river provides New Zealand with 15% of energy. Good job!... read more

Well done! We have reached Cape Reinga-the northest peak of New Zealand. It's a magic place where the history of New Zealand began. Long time ago the Maori came from Polynesia and started to settle down. For Maoris this special place means a lot. When the Maoris die, their spiritis return from Cape Reinga to Hawaiki (where the Maoris actually come from).You see more Maoris than European people in Cape Reinga. My absolute favourite was the point where the Tasmanean Sea meets the Pacific Ocean. There you can have a glimpse at huge waves from far. The Maori say that it's there where man und woman comes together and new life is created.... read more