When thinking of New Zealand, it’s hard for your imagination not to wander to those jokes about sheep and love-making.

My boyf is a Kiwi, and while I must say he is fond of sheep, he likes his wool on his back, not the other way around.

I think, however, those dirty jokes are a bit of a metaphor for the Kiwi way; clearly they can take a joke. They also know how to have a good time and they don’t take things too seriously (except maybe rugby). This is just one of the things that makes New Zealand a great place to visit.

This is my (adopted) New Zealand – five ways.

1. Nature at its naked best

New Zealand is a place where nature almost seems untouched by humans, if you squint really hard (and have questionable eyesight). Whether it’s Milford Sound on the South Island, Stewart Island or Matamata on the North Island, where the Lord of the Rings movies were famously filmed, you won’t be disappointed. Continue reading →