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A quick day trip to see midtown. Starting with the Empire State Building and ending with Times Square, this day trip will get you walking just enough to build up your appetite for some amazing cuisine! 🏙🥢🚇🚶

Midtown Manhattan for the day

Blue Bottle Coffee

Iconic building which was once the tallest skyscraper in the world. Watch out for King Kong!

Visit Empire State Building

Well who doesn't like dumplings? Just as you come out of the empire state building you can find this deliciousness!

Dumpling lunch at Na Xiang Xiao Long Bao

The best place to feel the energy of New York City at night. Times Square is where you can find every type of person, food, entertainment or strange thing to take a picture with.

Times Square at night

Known for television production and it's huge Christmas tree, Rockefeller Plaza is a great place to grab a coffee and take a stroll.

Pass by Rockefeller Center

Challenge a local to a game of chess or watch some masters at work.

Chess & Checkers House Visitor Center

This famous carousel is great for the kids or at least it will bring back some nostalgic moments for you :)

The Central Park Carousel

If you go to Columbus Circle at the right time, you might see some performances from some of the nearby dance and performing arts schools

Columbus Circle

Tap into your inner creativity and check out some beautiful works at the Museum of Arts and Design. Maybe you'll get an idea for a new kitchen 😉

Museum of Arts and Design

Get some spicy Mexican food while you're near Columbus Circle. You won't be disappointed with the food and decor.

Rosa Mexicano

A beautiful park located next to the New York Public Library

Bryant Park

Opened over 100 years ago, the main branch of the NYC public library has over 2.5 million volumes in its stacks

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Take a picture at the Gapstow Bridge as you make your way through Central Park

Gapstow Bridge in Central Park

Walk along the south part of Central Park. There are playgrounds for children, a pond, a place to play chess and checkers, and you can make your way from east to west until you get to columbus circle

Walk through Central Park

Midtown Manhattan day trip

New York City, NY, USA

A day in New York City is a day to remember. You will start early and see everything from the Empire State Building to Times Square and Central Park. A little bit of time indoors at a design museum and some restaurants with a variety of cuisines. This day trip is great for families, couples, or a friend group. Take lots of pictures and remember to look up!

Bellagio

Casa degli ulivi

Bellagio, Province of Como, Italy

If you like the Lord of the Rings trilogy you need to take this tour of the north island of New Zealand. You will see all kinds of natural and man/hobbit-made sights across one of the most diverse lands in the world. 

Starting in Auckland and moving south to Wellington you will come across hot springs, volcanoes, Mount Doom 🏔 , barren wastelands, beautiful little hobbit towns, urban jungles 🌃, and nice beaches 🏖.

There are options with or without renting a car and you can also easily extend this trip at each location or add the South Island as well if you have a lot of energy!

Lord of the Rings NZ tour

Chateau Tongariro Hotel

Beachside Resort Motel

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

The Loft at Te Kumi Tirohanga

Auckland, New Zealand

Whitianga, New Zealand

Coromandel, New Zealand

Matamata, New Zealand

Rotorua, New Zealand

Waitomo, New Zealand

National Park, New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand

Take an early flight to Wellington from Taupo.
In Wellington check out the Weta Workshop and Weta Cave where you can see some more details on the movie creation. Rest of the day can be spent checking out everything the city has to offer between food and wine, and museums and galleries. You can also go up to Kelburn lookout with the cable car. Up there it gives you a nice view of the harbor. Maybe a nice way to finish off your packed week 🙂

To get the best overview of the region, do the difficult Tongariro Alpine Crossing hike. It is supposedly one of the best in the world where you can see the beautiful volcanoes, bright lakes, and active steam vents. There is even the Mount Doom from the movies 😉. Best way to get there is by taking the shuttle from Whakapapa

Head to Mount Ruapehu in the Central Plateau which was used for Mordor in the movies. There are lots of hiking trails or options for rafting and skiing during the wintertime.
You can take a half day cycle hike which follows a cobblestone road. This road used to connect two ends of a truck railway before they were finally connected 100 years ago.

Head to Waitomo and check out some more film locations. On the way you can stop in Cambridge for some shopping and go to the Otorohanga Kiwi House to meet the national funny flightless bird.
In Waitomo go on a tour with Hairy Feet Waitomo to see the forest and cliffs from the movies. You can also explore the echoing Waitomo Caves below the surrounding beautiful farmland. Peter Jackson recorded some of the sounds from the movies down there

You can do a lot of things in Rotorua and even extend your stay if you’d like. The Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley has a bunch of mud pools and geysers to see. Or visit Te Puia or Tamaki Maori Village to immerse yourself in the Maori culture and learn about the indigenous people

Stop in Matamata to find the actual Hobbiton movie set from Lord of the Rings. You can take a guided tour of the Shire and live like a hobbit! In full character you can get an ale at the Green Dragon Inn and hang out like you’re in the movie.
Once reaching Rotorua, enjoy a Maori Cultural Performance and traditional hangi. Rotorua is one of the most lively fields of geothermal activity in the world.

Travel from Auckland to The Coromandel. You can drive (3.5 hrs) or take the ferry (2 hrs).
Check out Cathedral Cove for some nice pictures and go to Hot Water Beach where you can make your own natural spa but make sure to get there within two hours of low tide.
Get some seafood while staying in Whitianga and check out the shopping.

Rental car

Taupo to Wellington

A really great hiking trip to do alone or with some close friends. There are a few versions of the hike that you can do but the 3 day hike is great! 🏔
Best way to go is start in Zermatt and do the full hike up to Schönbielhütte then make your way to Hörnlihütte and extend/shorten around to Trockener Steg and take the gondola back to Zermatt. 🚡
Make sure to pack a sleeping bag and lots of water but don’t bring too much as there are lots of inclines. 🥵
But most of all bring a good camera to enjoy the views!!

Zermatt hiking trip

Hörnlihütte

Schönbielhütte

Zermatt, Switzerland

From Hörnlihütte hike back down to Schwarzsee and take the gondola to Zermatt or walk down if you’re feeling really motivated. If you stayed in Zermatt the night before, take the take back home or to your next destination.

Get up early and grab breakfast. Then head out by 8am from Schönbielhütte back down the mountain to the valley and cut across towards Schwarzsee. This is also a gondola stop you can reach from Zermatt (great during ski season). At Schwarzsee get some lunch and then head up the hill towards Hörnlihütte. This is a steep climb and there are some dodgy parts with ropes and metal catwalks however it is pretty safe. Then you will eventually reach Hörnlihütte on the Matterhorn.
If you are scared of heights or not feeling to go all the way up to Hörnlihütte, you can alternatively hike from Schwarzsee to Trockener Steg. It’s a nice hike through the valley with an incline near the Theodul Glacier. From Trockener Steg you can take the gondola back down to Zermatt and stay there for the night.

From Zermatt we walked up to the Schönbielhütte. The hike is not super difficult but towards the end there are some pretty vertical parts that are rough on the knees. The view from the hut is definitely worth it though!!

SBB to Zermatt

Gondola to Zermatt

Train to basel

An Indonesian adventure seeing multiple islands 🌴 and cultures across the archipelago. Enjoy different styles of food 🥘 and meet really wonderful people! We started and ended our trip in Singapore. 

If you like a mixture of culture, relaxation, food, and beach 🏖 , this is the right trip for you. There isn’t anything too strenuous but there is quite a bit of traveling involved by car and boat so don’t forget a really good book 📚 

Backpacking recommended. Have fun!!!

Indonesia Island Hopping

Strand Hotel

Hotel Dafam Fortuna Malioboro

Puri Rinjani Bungalows

Pearl of Trawangan

Calma Ubud

Satriya Cottages

Peninsula Excelsior Hotel

Singapore

Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Koeta, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Pemenang, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Ubud, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia

Get your last meal on the trip at Jumbo Seafood Restaurant. You need to try the famous Chilli Crab!!! Just make sure you can handle the heat 😉

Spend some time walking around the Kuta beach and enjoy the sunset. If you want, you can go surfing but it’s very commercial and they won’t leave you alone until you say yes.

Go to Yoga Barn for some morning yoga classes and then some time at the Bali Botanical day spa.

Ubud palace and Monkey Forest are must-sees. Don’t bring any food to the forest because the monkeys won’t leave you alone. If they see it they will do anything to take it from you. Also make sure you keep things close and attached or they might steal it (sunglasses, phones, cameras). Check out Pura Sarawak temple as well afterwards

Go scuba diving. If you need to take some lessons you can do it there as well. There are a few options along the beach you will find. Spend the rest of the day at the beach/pool and sneak in some Gili Yoga to relax some more

Go to Beach House Restaurant but make sure you have a reservation during the high season. Definitely get grilled seafood on the beach!
Visit Gili Meno during the day to see the sanctuary turtles and get a tour of the island

Once you arrive to the island, check into the hotel and just relax at the pool. It’s right on the beach so there is no reason to stress ☺️

Hang out at the Kuta Beach and go snorkeling at Tanjung Aan Beach. You can also go surfing if you have time. Also go to Pink Beach and Sasak Village for some interesting activities.
Make a reservation at Warung Bule

Check out the Taman Sari (Water Castle) which is the site of a former royal garden

Enjoy the city and eat local foods. There are also some cool bars around. Bicycle around the Prambanan temple area for sunset!!

Wake up at 3am. Take a taxi to Borobudur Temple. Be there by 4:30 for the sunrise. It’s a 450000 IDR entry fee. Afterwards explore some surrounding villages especially the local pottery.

Explore the palace of Kraton. Go to Sosrowijayan for restaurants. Check out Balé Raos Royal Cuisine Restaurant if you’re looking for local food.
Go to sleep early to get ready for the next day. It’s a long one!

Go up to the marina sands observation deck and go swimming with a drink. Make sure to check out the Gardens by the Bay and take an evening stroll around the marina!

Air Asia

Taxi to Borobudur Temple

Lion Air

Taxi to Ferry for Gili Islands

Ferry to Gili Islands

Bluewater Express to Bali

Taxi to Bali Hotel

Taxi to Kuta

The New York City trip will get you seeing all of the important sights in Manhattan within a weekend. It’s too short to spend a lot of time doing everything but it’s a great first intro to the city. 

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Weekend in New York

CitizenM Bowery Hotel

New York, NY, USA

Last day in the city I recommend for go for some shopping in SoHo or to East Village for some drinks and food. There is more than enough to do around there that will keep you busy all day

Go to the Empire State Building in order to learn about the history of the building. Make sure to get up to the Observatory on the 86th floor for some of the best views of the entire city!
From the Empire State Building walk off take the subway to Times Square. It’s just as amazing during the day as at nighttime but maybe plan to come back later in the day as well.
Take some time and walk or bike around Central Park. There is more than enough to see but you can enjoy the southern part and walk up to the museum of modern art (MoMA)
Spend some time at MoMA to see some of the greatest modern and contemporary art pieces in the world
For another birds-eye view of the city, go either to Top of the Rock at the Rockefeller building or go to 230 Fifth bar for a nice cocktail on the roof. You will enjoy the sun and views either way 😁

Take the Big Bus Sightseeing tour in order to quickly see these locations:

Empire State Building
SOHO/ Little Italy
Brooklyn Bridge/ City Hall
Wall Street/ Charging Bull
High Line
Madison Square Garden
Go to the Guggenheim museum to see some amazing modern art specially from artists like Calder, Kandinsky, Picasso, Van Gogh, and many more.
If you have time, take the Circle Line Lady Liberty cruise to see the Statue of Liberty. You’ll also pass Ellis island and the Freedom Tower (One World Trade Center). Remember to pick up a voucher for the cruise in the advance and plan for about an hour for the tour.
Last stop is to see the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. It’s a very touching and informative memorial to the 9/11 attacks and is build on the grounds of the former twin towers

Brice Dreamer

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