The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Hobbit books have catapulted Hobbiton to one of the absolute must-see attractions in New Zealand. And rightfully so - we absolutely loved it. Have you been to Hobbiton? #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Rotorua/#hobbiton

La Romana is the jump-off point to beautiful white sand palm tree lines beaches, turquoise waters and good snorkeling spots. History buffs may want to explore Altos de Chavon. What did you do in La Romana? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/La-Romana/

Did you know Antigua has 365 beaches? You could vacation here for a year and visit one beach per day or maybe one week or just for 1 day. Check out my blog to see the best things to see and do:

#Travel #cruise #beach #BUCKETLIST #TravelBlog https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Antigua/

The Interislander ferry between Wellington and Picton is a convenient way to travel between the North and South Islands of New Zealand. There are some watch-outs that you need to be important. Read it here. #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Wellington/#ferry

Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle is very walkable and many attractions are within walking distance from each other. This self-guided walking tour covers the highlights in architecture, history and culture.

#Pittsburgh https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Walking-Tour/

We loved the different restaurants and food options at the Centara Grand Resort in the Maldives. Besides the buffet restaurant that has different food themes every day, there are an Italian- and a Thai restaurant, and two bars. #Maldives #food https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Centara/

Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle is very walkable and many attractions are within walking distance from each other. This self-guided walking tour covers the highlights in architecture, history and culture.

#Pittsburgh https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Walking-Tour/

The #Christchurch Botanic Gardens in New Zealand were founded in 1863. On 52 acres they showcase a large variety of exotic and native plants of New Zealand. How did you like it? #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Christchurch/#botanic

Los Danzantes is one of the best traditional Oaxacan restaurants in Oaxaca. We loved the mole sampler with five different moles: Yellow Mole, Mole Manchamanteles, Red Mole, Mole de Luto, and Black Mole. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Oaxaca/Day2/#523

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is my adopted hometown. It is a fascinating city and we even have our own language and food. Since I live here, I have put together an extensive list of the best things to see for the Steel City. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa in the Maldives has excellent snorkeling, fantastic overwater bungalows, beautiful beaches and lots to do. We loved it! Do you have a favorite resort in the Maldives? #Maldives #snorkeling #beaches https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Centara/

Pennsylvania has the longest and most varied fall foliage season in the world. Our Pittsburgh Fall Foliage Guide shows you the best places to view spectacular fall colors in the Pittsburgh area.

#foliage #fallfoliage #fallcolors https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Foliage/

The #Aitutaki #lagoon is the reason why tourists flock to come to #Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. You spend a whole day enjoying the #turquoise waters, white sand beaches and sandbanks and #snorkeling among #colorful and #healthy #corals and #fish. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Aitutaki-Beaches/#lagoon

New Zealand is known for breathtaking landscapes, like rolling hills, deep #fjords , #geysers , crystal-clear #lakes , and its endemic species like #kiwis . Our 3-week itinerary shows you the best places to see in New Zealand. #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/New-Zealand/

Kiyomizu Temple was founded in 778. Not a single nail was used in the entire structure. This is one of the highlights in #Kyoto . See our review and photos and how you can get in without paying admission. What part of the temple do you like best? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Kyoto/

Quesillo is also known as Oaxaca cheese. The town of Etla, north of Oaxaca, is the epicenter of quesillo production in Mexico, where youc an see how quesillo is made by hand if you know where to go. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Oaxaca/Day5/#551

#Ecuador is a beautiful country. We explored Quito and the surrounding areas like Otavalo, Laguna de Cuicocha, the Quitsato Sundial which lies directly on the equator and the Galapagos islands. How did you like it? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Ecuador/

The #lagoon tour in #BoraBora was the best in French #Polynesia. Our guide showed us to weave hats from #coconut leaves, brought us to fantastic spots to #swim and #snorkel with lots of #sharks , some #stingrays and #colorful #fish and #corals . https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Bora-Bora-Snorkeling/#lagoon

#BoraBora is the best-known #island in French #Polynesia. It stands for #luxury #vacations on white #sand #beaches with gorgeously #turquoise #waters and the highest concentration of overwater #bungalows in the world. How did you like it? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Bora-Bora/

#Tahiti shows its volcanic origins by having mostly black sand #beaches , a few white-to-grey beaches and a rugged interior. There is good #snorkeling, #swimming, #hiking and hundreds of #waterfalls after a rainy day. What did you like most about Tahiti? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Tahiti/