The post recounts the author’s trip to Hobbiton in New Zealand, highlighting their surprise at enjoying the experience despite being non-fans of The Lord of the Rings. They recommend the Movie Set Tour and lunch for its quality food and well-maintained property, emphasizing it as a memorable stop for all visitors.… Read More Discovering Hobbiton: A Must-Visit on Your New Zealand Trip
Decorating my home for Christmas has always been one of my favorite activities during the Holiday Season. Currently, Matt and I are in French Polynesia celebrating a late honeymoon. So I did as much decorating as I could before leaving. But I am sure, that I will need to do some more after we get home. If you are like me, and have a tendency to continue to decorate your house for Christmas all the way up to December 24th. Also If you enjoy supporting local businesses by shopping small. There are some of the great small businesses around the area that are perfect for picking up some last minute Christmas decorations before Christmas arrives. Here is a list of some of my favorites!… Read More 5 Local Small Businesses Where You Can Buy Your Last Minute Christmas Decorations
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Mark Johanson is an American journalist based in Santiago, Chile. His stories about travel, food, design and the environment have appeared in numerous global publications, including National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, The Economist, The Financial Times, Konfekt, Robb Report, AFAR, Food & Wine, Dwell, CNN, Bloomberg and the BBC, among others. He is the coauthor of 20 Lonely Planet guidebooks to destinations across the Americas and Asia, and has contributed to a dozen more coffee table books for the iconic travel brand. His first literary work, Mars on Earth, was released in 2024 by Rocky Mountain Books and named among the best travel books of the year by National Geographic and Geographical Magazine. Click through the menu here or links below to learn more about his work.
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