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What to Buy in New Zealand: The Best NZ Souvenirs

2023-04-24 by Lindsay Nieminen

What to Buy in New Zealand

If you are looking for what to buy in New Zealand, on your upcoming trip or if you want to send some New Zealand souvenirs to friends and family, then you are in the right place. When I roadtripped New Zealand earlier this year with my kids, we took some time to find the best […]

Filed Under: Blog, New Zealand Tagged With: souvenirs

The Rock Overnight Adventure Cruise Paihia New Zealand

2018-06-14 by Lindsay Nieminen

The Rock Overnight Adventure Cruise Paihia New Zealand

The Rock Overnight Adventure Cruise Paihia New Zealand   When you visit New Zealand’s North Island, the Bay of Islands will likely be on your itinerary. But do not just visit the beach. If you book an overnight cruise from Paihia, you have the opportunity to spend the night anchored off shore and experience the […]

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The Best Things to do in Rotorua

2018-04-06 by Lindsay Nieminen

the Best Things to Do in Rotorua New Zealand | #geothermal #rotorua #newzealand #NZ | roadtriping new zealand | new zealand tips and travel

Rotorua lies in the middle of New Zealand’s North Island and is famous for its geothermal attractions, maori culture and its abundant outdoor activities. It is quite possibly the stinkiest town I have ever visited, thanks to the sulphur in the area, but after a few hours, the smell does not seem to be annoying. […]

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8 Realities of Road Tripping New Zealand

2018-04-04 by Lindsay Nieminen

I wanted to write this post after just 5 days of road tripping New Zealand, as so much about our travels surprised me, but now after close to a month, I think it is the best time to share the realities and tips for road tripping New Zealand. New Zealand is beautiful, no one can […]

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Ideal Auckland Accommodation: Bucklands Beach AirBNB Review

2018-03-18 by Lindsay Nieminen

Ideal Family Accommodation in Auckland: AirBNB at Buckland’s Beach   Accommodation in New Zealand can become very expensive, especially if you travel with a family. Our ideal accommodation has space, a bedroom and some type of cooking facilities (or at least a fridge and a kettle). This lends itself very well to AirBNB options, which […]

Filed Under: Blog, New Zealand Tagged With: hotel review

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Lindsay Nieminen author of Carpe Diem OUR way

Lindsay Nieminen

I help families travel boldly.

Whether that’s exploring Jordan’s epic sights, road-tripping through Central America, or finding adventure here at home in Canada, I believe kids don’t hold you back — they give you a better reason to go.

I specialize in:

  • Adventure travel with kids
  • Travel to misunderstood destinations
  • Realistic family itineraries for kids of all ages

When I’m not traveling, I’m likely driving someone to practice or running a food tour company in Amman.

Welcome to Carpe Diem OUR Way — where we seize the day as a family because time is not promised.

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