Hobbiton Movie Set and Banquet Tour Review

I’ve wanted to visit the Hobbiton Movie Set since it opened to the public. I wasn’t a huge lord of the Rings fan (in spite of reading all of the books and watching all of…

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The Best Place to See Kiwis in New Zealand

When I was growing up in an International School in Tokyo, one of my best friends was from New Zealand. Her room was adorned with kiwis; stuffed animals, posters, bedsheets, and more. Because of its…

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves in New Zealand

Photo Credit: Expedia New Zealand One of the most highly recommended activities in the North Island of New Zealand aside from The Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (post coming soon!) was the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. As…

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9 Best Places to Eat in Portland: Portland Food Guide

Looking for the best places to eat in Portland? You’ve come to the right place! As a former Oregon resident, I had a blast going back to my old stomping grounds to find you Portland…

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Drink and Craft at the DIY Bar in Portland, Oregon

As I was planning our Portland trip, I scrolled through my personal Instagram to check out what my Portland friends have been up to (if you didn’t know, I lived there for 4 years!) and…

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