New Zealand is miraculous, mysterious, and sometimes even hard to understand for people from Europe or North America. However, modern New Zealand culture has got its current form thanks to a combination of completely different cultures of Maori people and Western Europeans, British people in particular. For many years, this country was a colony of the United Kingdom, and this is the reason why English is the official language here. Among local people, there are mostly Catholics, Anglicans, and Presbyterians.
Despite the fact that the breathtaking nature of the country is considered the main treasure of New Zealand, there are still some interesting manmade …
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Not everyone knows that New Zealand is home to some of the most extreme, odd, and thrilling entertainments. Travelers, who are aware of this fact, are …
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Among other unusual traditions of New Zealanders, it is important to mention the Maori greeting – touching each other with nose tips. An interesting fact: New Zealand has three official languages – English, Maori, and sign language. New Zealanders have teatime daily from 16:45 until 17:15. No one can interrupt them from drinking tea at this time. New Zealanders prefer to celebrate important events in their lives outside, on the street. Men and women have the same rights in all aspects of life. When getting off public transport, don’t forget to thank the driver. This way you will join the local tradition of friendliness.
1. As people of New Zealand are very friendly and cheerful, they expect tourists to behave the same. Do not let them down! 2. Everyone is fluent in …
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New Zealanders are in love with various sports activities. Rugby is the national sport in the country, and the current team is the strongest in the world. Car racing, regattas, football, swimming – New Zealanders adore these and many more sports, and they are successful in them. Extreme sports are one more activity type that local people like. That being said, tourists also want to burst their adrenaline level. How about getting to the top of the television tower that is also the highest spot in the Southern hemisphere? Or would you like to try New Zealand swings attached to a forty-meter-tall crane? These activities are truly unforgettable!
A vacation with kids of different age in New Zealand is not only a possible but is also a wonderful choice. First of all, this country has a mild and …
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