Travel Tales: New Zealand Part 1
As the saying goes, "the adventure is in the journey." The thought that experiences 'on the road' might leave better memories than the destination is magical; and the longer the journey, the more the magic may present itself. Thinking back on the mad-cap trains, planes, and automobiles stories in my life, I believe the saying is more than happenstance- it's akin to gospel. Even during breakdowns, flat tires, and miles of lost driving, I've often come away with fonder memories of 'getting there.' Because of those magical experiences, I prefer traveling to far away destinations in slow segments, soaking up the experience and dipping my toes in the cultural pond along the way. Naturally, when planning a journey of over 23 hours to New Zealand, I reasoned a couple of breaks would be a good antidote for my restless mind and body. Besides, our hidden-fee driven airlines promote segmented travel to swindle customers from cashing in their miles, so I had no