I visited New Zealand for the first time. These are the biggest mistakes I made, even as a seasoned solo traveler.

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Author Ashley Probst smiling over aerial view of New Zealand
Even seasoned travelers get things wrong, but every misstep serves as a lesson to help the next trip — or traveler — avoid the same pitfalls.

Ashley Probst

James Cameron says he left the US and moved to New Zealand for his 'sanity'

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James Cameron.
James Cameron said he's wanted to move to New Zealand since his first visit in the 1990s.

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I've been to 45 countries — every traveler should add these 5 to their list

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The author posing along the Hooker Valley Track at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand. Other visitors are in the background taking photos.
New Zealand is one of the places everyone should add to their bucket list.

Riana Ang-Canning

I paid $320 for a round trip on one of the most scenic trains in the world. It was worth the ride — once.

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Author Ashley Probst smiling on TranzAlpine train in New Zealand
I'm glad I took the TranzAlpine in New Zealand, but I wish I'd booked parts of my trip differently.

Ashley Probst

I moved from my country's biggest city to a rural town. It felt like a last resort, but improved just about everything.

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The writer standing in the woods near their new home in New Zealand's countryside.
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I tried 8 of New Zealand's top-rated activities. Here are 6 that blew me away, and 2 that didn't.

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Author Ashley Probst smiling in front of hobbit house in New Zealand
Exploring Hobbiton ended up being one of my favorite activities during my trip to New Zealand.

Ashley Probst

New Zealand carves out a luxury housing loophole to woo golden visa millionaires

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General view of the Auckland City skyline in 2023.
New Zealand is easing housing rules for wealthy foreign investors.

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A consultant who helps wealthy Americans move to New Zealand shares 3 top reasons people are relocating

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new zealand golf course
American interest in New Zealand has surged following changes to the country's golden visa program. Some move for political reasons; for others, it's all about golf.

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My family of 5 took an RV trip in New Zealand for a week. We saved money on groceries and free campsites and splurged on sightseeing.

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The author and her family in Queenstown standing on a balcony overlooking a body of water.
The author and her family spent over a week in New Zealand traveling in an RV.

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We gave up city life and moved to New Zealand. We earn less, but the tradeoffs are worth it.

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A family poses in front of the mountains in New Zeland.
The Chia family relocated to New Zealand so they could spend more time with their daughter.

Brandon Chia/ @chiaseed.nz

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