It’s time to reconnect. Over the past few years, we’ve been isolated and missed out on the essential human connections that make life so meaningful. Now, finally, we can travel and go local in parts of the world where meaningful experiences are possible. And there are few better places to go local than South Korea.

This December marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. It premiered in London on December 10, 2001 and hit theatres worldwide on December 19, 2021. To mark the occasion, we thought we’d showcase all the spots in New Zealand where you can see locations from this fantasy classic.

The winter holidays are upon us. Hanukkah came at the end of November, Christmas is just over a week away, Kwanza comes just after, Epiphany lies in the first week of 2022, and the entire world is ready to ring in the new year come December 31.

Thoughts of Australia conjure up many images ranging from iconic highlights such as views of the Sydney Opera House overlooking Sydney Harbour, sunrise over Uluru/Ayers Rock, Australia’s unique wildlife like kangaroos and koalas, and the coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef.

Sometimes you travel to meet people. Sure, it can be fellow travellers, either those on your same tour group or people you meet at a hostel or a bar, but the personal encounters with locals are the ones we really remember.

When people say there’s music to certain places in the world, they aren’t lying. Some cities seem to have music in the air, which pulls you from one site to another if only to follow the sound and discover the next verse of what the city has to offer.

A love of sport can often take you beyond your local stadium to beautiful locations around the world. And that doesn’t always have to mean the typical trip to Chicago to see Wrigley Field or a stop in New York City to see Madison Square Garden. Sports can take you further than the next state or province to places across the sea that are bursting with culture.

History and travel are natural bedfellows. History helps us understand the past in the abstract, while travel connects that past to the present and helps us comprehend its importance now and into the future. Thus, there are few things more rewarding for travellers than to engage with history. Likewise, there are few things more beneficial to a history buff than to travel.

Put the word out! Australia invites you to ‘come on over’ and see what makes the land Downunder such a must-see destination. Here are ten reasons to make 2020 the year you ‘come on over’ to Australia.

I’m not sure you’re aware of this, but New Zealand is a pretty gorgeous country. Shocking information, I know, but it’s true. This being the case, it should be obvious why this South Pacific nation is a popular filming location for Hollywood movies. You can explore these movie locations on New Zealand tours.