About Matt Long
Who am I? I am a typical Gen-Xer and recovering cubicle-dweller who has a passion for all things travel. My site brings a unique perspective that is hard to find online. I am not a backpacker, nor am I...
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Rotorua Archive
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Black Swan on Lake Rotorua, New Zealand
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Family Travel Adventures in Rotorua, New Zealand
Posted on June 28, 2012 | 10 CommentsToday I’m thrilled to feature a guest post by one of the coauthors of one of the top travel blogs in the world. Craig Makepeace is the co-founder of y Travel Blog and has been traveling and living around the world since 2002, first... -
Stunning Grounds of the Rotorua Museum, Rotorua, New Zealand
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Perfect Day at Lake Rotorua, New Zealand
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Learning to Love the Spa – A Global Journey Through Thermal Springs and Pools
Posted on August 25, 2011 | 1 CommentBeing American as I am, I always thought the term ‘spa’ referred to a place where people go to receive massage treatments, facials and pedicures. Once in a while I would notice people calling their Jacuzzi a ‘spa’ but I quickly dismissed it. It wasn’t... -
Learning about Maori Culture at Te Puia
Posted on August 2, 2011 | 3 CommentsOne of the first things I noticed at the Te Puia cultural center in Rotorua, New Zealand was a sign with the daunting phrase, “Te Whakarewarewatanga O Te Ope Taua A Wahiao.” My brain hurt just thinking about how to pronounce it, but the guide... -
How to Spend a Day in Rotorua – Sheep, Sulfur and Zorbing
Posted on July 26, 2011 | 6 CommentsLocated in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, the Rotorua region is one of the country’s oldest tourist destinations, all because of some smelly water. The geothermal activity has made the lake area a spa destination for as long as there have been visitors... -
How to be a Cheesy Tourist in New Zealand – The Agrodome Sheep Farm
Posted on July 21, 2011 | 2 CommentsI’ve written a few times about my zeal for being a tourist. That’s right, I’m not afraid of the word so many others shrink from in fear. There’s a lot to be said for finding unique travel experiences, that is until you realize there aren’t... -
Zorb, Sheep and Sulfur – Journey to Rotorua in New Zealand
Posted on June 28, 2011 | 7 CommentsOn my second day in New Zealand, I woke early and made the two hour drive from Waitomo to Rotorua along some of the prettiest roads on which I’ve ever driven. It seemed like every few meters I was stopping to take photos until I... -
Adventure Travel in New Zealand – The Itinerary
Posted on June 21, 2011 | 14 CommentsA few months ago, I participated in a unique web experiment – the #Blog4NZ Project. I was just one of hundreds of travel bloggers and writers who all joined forces for one week in March with the singular goal of helping New Zealand Tourism...
