We actually did. We put our house for sale to follow our dream and travel the world 3 years ago and finally sold it after 2 years but right in the pandemic. It took another 6 months before we finally found an opportunity to leave, but about 6 weeks ago we finally started our travels and are currently in Costa Rica. 😄🌎 Of course with care and restrictions. 😉
@@maartenstekker1381 What an amazing journey. I would love to travel full time but I can’t right now. 😊 Stay safe! Can’t wait to see more of your travels.
Great vlog April, you captured some very beautiful moments!!! New Zealand looks so nice, watching these videos I’m like 💯 sure I neeed to go here one day 💗🥰
Wow April and Fam.... this looked absolutely beautiful 🥰 you guys definitely experience the best holidays ever🥰 Auckland looks like such a stunning destination! Mount Eden looks absolutely beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing this!
Auckland is lovely! We wish we spent more time there though. Mount Eden was a great, easy hike for us on the first day. Not too strenuous and the view was incredible! 😊
So interesting seeing how it was for you travelling back on March 5th. We were in Russia back then and there was zero mention of Covid19, completely understand why you chose to continue with your travels. So pleased you actually got to enjoy New Zealand!🇳🇿☺️
It’s so weird looking back and seeing how much has changed in the last 6 months. We are glad to be able to get one trip in before restrictions were put in place. We had a great time but it was stressful though!!
The food looks amazing, so jealous 😍all of the delicious deserts as well really want it. The hotel you stayed at is so nice I love the views from the bug windows
What a lovely trip to remember before everything changed. The cafe you ate at initially was soo cute, and how nice to be able to check in to the hotel early. You all did soo much on your first day!
I couldn’t believe how everything changed so quickly and so drastically. Yes we literally couldn’t keep our eyes open when we went back to the hotel. We all slept really well on the first night! 😄
I traveled from SFO-Auckland the early March (day before you!) and been in New Zealand ever since! So thankful I got back in before the border closures!
Omg! What a coincidence! I just can’t believe how quickly everything changed before we got back. We were afraid we weren’t able to get home. Stay safe!!
Just found your channel. New Zealand looks amazing, always wanted to go there. It’s nice to experience a new place through these travel videos during these times 💕💕
Wow New Zealand is beautiful! I am glad you all had a great time and everyone was safe, despite the COVID-19 pandemic starting. I had a planned trip for May to go to Vietnam, however the cases were too high and I had to cancel it. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip :)
So glad that you have vlogs again...I always look forward to seeing some amazing food and you did not disappoint 🤗 The frozé looked amaaaaazing 🤤 I cant believe there’s almost a full day time difference between you and NZ! Looking forward to seeing more of NZ and curious to see how COVID influenced the rest of your trip.
Yes, the jet lag wasn’t as bad and we were able to enjoy the trip from the start. Travel was definitely impacted at the end of our trip. We didn’t know if we were able to head home!
like 67. Beautiful video. love the Grand Millennium Hotel, Auckland. The sea view was super. love the lunch at Gardens. Salmons was yummy. Thanks for sharing.
I have always wanted to goto New Zealand. I am happy you went before me. Long flights make me feel exhausted. The food at The Commons looks amazing. Mission Bay Beach looks like fun. I agree with your daughter. That's the happening place. How long is the hike on Mt. Eden? A dormant volcano. That is so cool. Oh man, you guys created your own hot tub/mud bath/spa! Awesome! Safe travels! :)
The hike is only about 10-15 minutes, but since we were tired it took us almost half an hour. 😂 You should definitely plan on going to New Zealand in the future. You guys will love it! 😊
Glad that you got some last minute travel just before COVID was a lot more prevalent. Seeing this vlog makes me miss travelling so much! A shower can really do wonders 😂
It's great you were still able to enjoy your time in NZ despite the pandemic. It looks like you had a wonderful first day there! I'm impressed how much you did actually, especially with jetlag. I've never even seen photos of Mt Edna, so it was fun to live vicariously through you during your time there especially :)
Wow love your new Zealand tour. Thanks for sharing this with us. All your vlogs & travlogs are so useful, good & full of fun. New friend here to support keep it up stay connected stay blessed.
Thanks so much! We had a great time. New Zealand is so amazing. At the time, it was really stressful trying to decide if we should go though. I’ve never felt so much anxiety about traveling before. I really hope that we can travel safely again soon! 😊
Glad to know that you all made it safely to NZ !! Who knew at that time that NZ will be one of the safest countries during d pandemic ..... Nice weather and pretty awesome scenes 👌
I know right?!? We were worried about not being able to head home towards the end of our trip. We had a blast but definitely a weird and stressful time to travel.
I live in Auckland and have just discovered your trip here, so glad you made it to New Zealand ( Aotearoa ). I wish everyone could come and vist us. Stay safe and we Kiwis look forward to welcoming you all soon. I don't work for the tourism industry just miss people.
Thanks for this heartfelt comment! I think quarantine/lockdown has been tough on many people, including myself. I can’t wait until we can all travel safely again. We had an amazing time in New Zealand and definitely would love to go back to explore some more. Stay safe! Please stay connected. 😊
I can't wait to go to New Zealand one day! Your first day looks like it was fun - despite the early days of covid. Look forward to the rest of the adventure.
Omg it was funny cause i was talking to my husband bout going to new Zealand after everything if okay to travel. Hahaha that frozé looks sooo tempting. What a beautiful place...im jealous! I cant wait to travel again.
New Zealand would be a perfect place to go...especially if you love the outdoors. I love any frozen alcoholic beverage! 😂 I hope we can all travel safely soon.
My wife loves the glass garnish at 11:14. She made me play it twice, haha. Did they serve the burger immediately after with the knife through it, or did you add that?
I really enjoyed this video. I was looking for a videos on New Zealand last year as I came across a postcard I received from a childhood pen pal. Thanks for the insight.
Feels like yesterday we were passing by that sign and entering new zealnd as well! We miss the marina area in Auckland a lot it was so beautiful! Didn't make it up to mt eden though!
What was your favorite part about New Zealand? I was there many years ago and only spent a few days in the north island. This time I really wanted to explore more of the north and South Island. New Zealand is beautiful! 🥰
I really want to visit New Zealand - so glad you got to go before everything shut down. It is so beautiful. At the end, I was thinking I bet they went back to the hotel and fell asleep lol...and you did. You did so much in one day with jetlag so good for you. Looking forward to the rest of your trip!
I always have such high hopes for our first day but we always end up doing one thing and then falling asleep! 😂 Glad you enjoyed the first vlog! New Zealand is amazing! 🥰
I've always wanted to visit New Zealand, it just looks so naturally beautiful, 😍 it looks like you had an amazing time and I loved following you around!!
This was so fun to watch because I actually live in Auckland 😅 already can't wait to see the next vlog haha. If you do decide to ever come back in the near future let me know & I'll happily provide you with some suggestions on places to see & eat x
We really want to go back to New Zealand, especially Auckland. We were only there on our first day so we didn’t get to do much in depth exploring. I’ll definitely ask for your recommendations when we head back. I hope you enjoy the rest of the vlogs! 🥰
Hello hello! Just stopping by and showing some support =) Full watch for you friend! See you again soon! -Ashley, Nate and Blake from The Adventure Encounters
Once the madness of this virus comes to a near close and all the world is free again, I hopefully plan on immigrating to NZL. Considerably top 3 in most safest and less corrupt countries, higher wages, etc. just have to hope and pray 🤞🏼
There are so many favorites! One of our favorites is Wanaka. It was such a beautiful place...lovely scenery and amazing restaurants. I’ll check out your channel as well. Thanks for your support! Let’s stay connected. 🥰
i checked out your channel, it's really cool 🙂, you are doing such a good job, i cant wait for more contet! keep it up, you are welcome in our channel ❤️.
What an awesome adventure! We'd love to visit New Zealand one day. So beautiful. Keep on smiling and creating! If you get a chance, we'd be honored if you swung by our channel and checked out our latest upload as well!
Did you travel into New Zealand from outside the country? Looks amazing! Great video! It would be great if you could check out channel out so we can exchange some feedback!
Yes, we traveled from the US. It was definitely a strange time to travel. Thanks for watching and I am going to check out your channel! Please stay connected. 🥰
New Zealand was the last place we visited since travel restrictions were put in place due to the pandemic. How many people have traveled since then?
We actually did. We put our house for sale to follow our dream and travel the world 3 years ago and finally sold it after 2 years but right in the pandemic. It took another 6 months before we finally found an opportunity to leave, but about 6 weeks ago we finally started our travels and are currently in Costa Rica. 😄🌎 Of course with care and restrictions. 😉
@@maartenstekker1381 What an amazing journey. I would love to travel full time but I can’t right now. 😊 Stay safe! Can’t wait to see more of your travels.
New Zealand is a dream place to be and to live! That was a great video, new subscriber here from Prague ;)
Hello new friend! Thanks for watching! New Zealand would be a great place to live, especially if you love the outdoors. Please stay connected. 🥰🥰🥰
Beautiful place, and the video was lovely April. Your husband is very funny 😂😂😂
Thanks! New Zealand is awesome. My husband can be funny... sometimes. 😂
@@AprilChu ha hahahaha
Wow beautiful place 💕💕💕
Yes, New Zealand is awesome!! 🥰
Great vlog April, you captured some very beautiful moments!!! New Zealand looks so nice, watching these videos I’m like 💯 sure I neeed to go here one day 💗🥰
Thanks so much! New Zealand is definitely worth a visit! 🥰
Wow April and Fam.... this looked absolutely beautiful 🥰 you guys definitely experience the best holidays ever🥰 Auckland looks like such a stunning destination! Mount Eden looks absolutely beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing this!
Auckland is lovely! We wish we spent more time there though. Mount Eden was a great, easy hike for us on the first day. Not too strenuous and the view was incredible! 😊
All the food looks delicious! I want that pink drink!!! 😋 what a beautiful country definitely need to add it to my travel list!!
New Zealand is definitely worth visiting! Thanks for watching! 🥰
So interesting seeing how it was for you travelling back on March 5th. We were in Russia back then and there was zero mention of Covid19, completely understand why you chose to continue with your travels. So pleased you actually got to enjoy New Zealand!🇳🇿☺️
It’s so weird looking back and seeing how much has changed in the last 6 months. We are glad to be able to get one trip in before restrictions were put in place. We had a great time but it was stressful though!!
April Chu yeh can imagine it was, it’s all so unknown to is all. We took our first flight yesterday and there’s so many new protocols in place now!
We are thinking about taking a trip in October, but not sure we are completely ready yet. Stay safe!
wow great editing and beautiful footage. It was an interesting time to be traveling for sure!
Thanks! I hope we can all travel safely and more carefree soon! 😊
The food looks amazing, so jealous 😍all of the delicious deserts as well really want it. The hotel you stayed at is so nice I love the views from the bug windows
Thanks! The hotel was really nice and was centrally located in Auckland. I wish we had more time to spend exploring the city though! 🥰
What a lovely trip to remember before everything changed. The cafe you ate at initially was soo cute, and how nice to be able to check in to the hotel early. You all did soo much on your first day!
I couldn’t believe how everything changed so quickly and so drastically. Yes we literally couldn’t keep our eyes open when we went back to the hotel. We all slept really well on the first night! 😄
I traveled from SFO-Auckland the early March (day before you!) and been in New Zealand ever since! So thankful I got back in before the border closures!
Omg! What a coincidence! I just can’t believe how quickly everything changed before we got back. We were afraid we weren’t able to get home. Stay safe!!
@@AprilChu You too!
Wow the start of that video was such a throwback it’s hard to remember what I was thinking back in March versus where we are now
I know! What a strange time to travel. If we planned to leave a week later, we would have had to cancel our trip.
Just found your channel. New Zealand looks amazing, always wanted to go there. It’s nice to experience a new place through these travel videos during these times 💕💕
New Zealand is so beautiful! There’s so much to do especially if you love the outdoors. Thanks for watching and please stay connected! 🥰
Oh my god this looks beautiful great video😀
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the vlog. 🥰
Wow New Zealand is beautiful! I am glad you all had a great time and everyone was safe, despite the COVID-19 pandemic starting. I had a planned trip for May to go to Vietnam, however the cases were too high and I had to cancel it. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip :)
We almost canceled as well. If we left a week later, we would have had to. Glad you enjoyed the vlog! New Zealand is amazing. 🥰
So glad that you have vlogs again...I always look forward to seeing some amazing food and you did not disappoint 🤗 The frozé looked amaaaaazing 🤤 I cant believe there’s almost a full day time difference between you and NZ! Looking forward to seeing more of NZ and curious to see how COVID influenced the rest of your trip.
Yes, the jet lag wasn’t as bad and we were able to enjoy the trip from the start. Travel was definitely impacted at the end of our trip. We didn’t know if we were able to head home!
April Chu well, really looking forward to seeing how it unfolded 😬🙂
Amazing.!!! ohhh that is totally a beautiful place.
New Zealand is awesome!!! 🥰🥰🥰
like 67. Beautiful video. love the Grand Millennium Hotel, Auckland. The sea view was super. love the lunch at Gardens. Salmons was yummy. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! Auckland is amazing. We wish we could have spent more time there. I hope you enjoy the rest of my vlog series. 🥰
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I would looooove to visit one day! Once the pandemic is over this is on my list!
I can’t wait for the pandemic to be over either!!!
Wow!! The food looks so amazing!! 🤩 and then view is beautiful!!
New Zealand is amazing and the views are incredible! Glad you enjoyed the vlog. 🥰
I have always wanted to goto New Zealand. I am happy you went before me. Long flights make me feel exhausted. The food at The Commons looks amazing. Mission Bay Beach looks like fun. I agree with your daughter. That's the happening place. How long is the hike on Mt. Eden? A dormant volcano. That is so cool. Oh man, you guys created your own hot tub/mud bath/spa! Awesome! Safe travels! :)
The hike is only about 10-15 minutes, but since we were tired it took us almost half an hour. 😂 You should definitely plan on going to New Zealand in the future. You guys will love it! 😊
The food looks so amazing... & the place is beautiful 💕💕
New Zealand is amazing! Thanks for watching. 🥰
What a fun trip. That coffee looks delicious and pretty. It was nice you still got to go.
We had a great time! Thanks for watching. 🥰
Glad that you got some last minute travel just before COVID was a lot more prevalent. Seeing this vlog makes me miss travelling so much! A shower can really do wonders 😂
I miss traveling too! I’m hoping we can travel safely again soon. Yes, showering feels amazing after a long flight! 😁
Very nice vlog, would love to go over and visit New Zealand. Hopefully we can all travel again without limitations soon.
We had a great time in New Zealand! Yes, I can’t wait until we can all travel safely again too! 🥰
So so glad you got to still go! So excited for this series 🤗
Thanks! Yes we were lucky to be able to travel before restrictions were put in place. It was still stressful though!
Very nice April.. thanks for sharing this... looking forward to your coming videos ... stay safe...
Thank you so much!! I hope you enjoy the rest of the vlog series. Stay safe!! 🥰
It's great you were still able to enjoy your time in NZ despite the pandemic. It looks like you had a wonderful first day there! I'm impressed how much you did actually, especially with jetlag. I've never even seen photos of Mt Edna, so it was fun to live vicariously through you during your time there especially :)
I couldn’t believe we didn’t just collapse from exhaustion either! Mount Eden is a nice first day activity. The views are incredible! 🥰
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Thank you!! 🥰🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed the vlog!
Wow love your new Zealand tour.
Thanks for sharing this with us. All your vlogs & travlogs are so useful, good & full of fun.
New friend here to support keep it up stay connected stay blessed.
Thanks so much for your support and watching the vlog! We had so much fun on our trip. New Zealand is amazing!!! Please stay connected. 🥰
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Very good footage and it seems like you guys had fun. I guess that was a good decision to go. New Zealand is beautiful.
Thanks so much! We had a great time. New Zealand is so amazing. At the time, it was really stressful trying to decide if we should go though. I’ve never felt so much anxiety about traveling before. I really hope that we can travel safely again soon! 😊
this looks so fun!!💗
Thanks! We had a great time in New Zealand! 🥰
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Very interesting video
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Please stay connected! 🥰
Sumptous food. Lovely family. Beautiful city. Be safe
Thank you so much! New Zealand is amazing. Stay safe! 🥰
Glad to know that you all made it safely to NZ !! Who knew at that time that NZ will be one of the safest countries during d pandemic ..... Nice weather and pretty awesome scenes 👌
I know right?!? We were worried about not being able to head home towards the end of our trip. We had a blast but definitely a weird and stressful time to travel.
Looks amazing 🙌🏼
Thank you! New Zealand is amazing! 🥰
New Zealand.. definetly is in my list.. check.. but for now I will see your video first
I live in Auckland and have just discovered your trip here, so glad you made it to New Zealand ( Aotearoa ). I wish everyone could come and vist us. Stay safe and we Kiwis look forward to welcoming you all soon.
I don't work for the tourism industry just miss people.
Thanks for this heartfelt comment! I think quarantine/lockdown has been tough on many people, including myself. I can’t wait until we can all travel safely again. We had an amazing time in New Zealand and definitely would love to go back to explore some more. Stay safe! Please stay connected. 😊
I would love to go to New Zealand !! ❤️❤️
New Zealand is definitely worth visiting! 🥰
Great vlogging. I like your style.
Thanks so much! 🥰
great trip here guys.. so jelous
Thank you! We had a great time. New Zealand is beautiful! 🥰
I can't wait to go to New Zealand one day! Your first day looks like it was fun - despite the early days of covid. Look forward to the rest of the adventure.
New Zealand is amazing! Before we went, we were super stressed and anxious about traveling. But in the end, we had a great time! 😊
Omg it was funny cause i was talking to my husband bout going to new Zealand after everything if okay to travel. Hahaha that frozé looks sooo tempting. What a beautiful place...im jealous! I cant wait to travel again.
New Zealand would be a perfect place to go...especially if you love the outdoors. I love any frozen alcoholic beverage! 😂 I hope we can all travel safely soon.
My wife loves the glass garnish at 11:14. She made me play it twice, haha. Did they serve the burger immediately after with the knife through it, or did you add that?
The glass garnish was pretty cool! The burger came with the knife. Pretty interesting presentation! 😂
It looks so cool there
New Zealand is indeed amazing! Thanks for watching! 🥰
I really enjoyed this video. I was looking for a videos on New Zealand last year as I came across a postcard I received from a childhood pen pal. Thanks for the insight.
New Zealand is definitely worth visiting! Glad you enjoyed the vlog! 🥰
I would love to visit new Zealand once covid is contained!
I would definitely recommend visiting New Zealand especially if you love the outdoors! 🥰
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New Zealand is amazing! Glad you enjoyed the vlog. 🥰
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This was so interesting! I felt like I was there in a way! Lol
Thanks so much! 🥰
ahhh i love auckland!! last time i went was last dec haha moving back christmas this year, miss the place so much omg
Auckland is so amazing! Good luck with your move! 🥰
Feels like yesterday we were passing by that sign and entering new zealnd as well! We miss the marina area in Auckland a lot it was so beautiful! Didn't make it up to mt eden though!
What was your favorite part about New Zealand? I was there many years ago and only spent a few days in the north island. This time I really wanted to explore more of the north and South Island. New Zealand is beautiful! 🥰
I wish i can go to there in the future
You will have an amazing time! 😊
I really want to visit New Zealand - so glad you got to go before everything shut down. It is so beautiful. At the end, I was thinking I bet they went back to the hotel and fell asleep lol...and you did. You did so much in one day with jetlag so good for you. Looking forward to the rest of your trip!
I always have such high hopes for our first day but we always end up doing one thing and then falling asleep! 😂 Glad you enjoyed the first vlog! New Zealand is amazing! 🥰
I've always wanted to visit New Zealand, it just looks so naturally beautiful, 😍 it looks like you had an amazing time and I loved following you around!!
New Zealand is amazing, especially if you love the outdoors. We had the best time there! 🥰
This was so fun to watch because I actually live in Auckland 😅 already can't wait to see the next vlog haha. If you do decide to ever come back in the near future let me know & I'll happily provide you with some suggestions on places to see & eat x
We really want to go back to New Zealand, especially Auckland. We were only there on our first day so we didn’t get to do much in depth exploring. I’ll definitely ask for your recommendations when we head back. I hope you enjoy the rest of the vlogs! 🥰
oo i miss travelling .. all plan canceled since march 2020--- just like that puffff
New Zealand was our last trip before restrictions were put in place. I’m hoping we can all travel safely soon! 🥰
"Melted frose' is just a rose'" hahahahaha! Auckland is a beautiful city. Would be fun to slide down the Mt. Edna crater!
Auckland is beautiful! And yes, that would have been fun. Weeeeeeeeeee!! 😆
No that just damages it.
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I would be tempted also to rearrange my burger, that is ... add my wife's burger to mine 😂, great family holiday!
Haha! Nothing wrong with eating 2 burgers. Thanks for watching...we had a great time! 😊
Once the madness of this virus comes to a near close and all the world is free again, I hopefully plan on immigrating to NZL. Considerably top 3 in most safest and less corrupt countries, higher wages, etc. just have to hope and pray 🤞🏼
New Zealand is a wonderful country. We had an amazing time there. I’m hoping we can all travel safely soon! 🥰
Nice video. I would love to visit New Zealand one day. #saltybeaverexplores
Thanks so much! New Zealand is amazing...definitely plan a trip there in the future. Please stay connected! 🥰
We really want to go here one day! What is your favorite part about New Zealand? We like to travel the world and invite you to join our journey!
There are so many favorites! One of our favorites is Wanaka. It was such a beautiful place...lovely scenery and amazing restaurants. I’ll check out your channel as well. Thanks for your support! Let’s stay connected. 🥰
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i checked out your channel, it's really cool 🙂, you are doing such a good job, i cant wait for more contet! keep it up, you are welcome in our channel ❤️.
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So many people at the table,yet you only show the 3 of you.
What an awesome adventure! We'd love to visit New Zealand one day. So beautiful. Keep on smiling and creating! If you get a chance, we'd be honored if you swung by our channel and checked out our latest upload as well!
We had the best time in New Zealand! Thanks for watching. I will definitely check out your channel! Please stay connected. 🥰🥰🥰
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Awesome video! I subscribed! Keep up the great work! Let's support each other!
Thanks so much for your support! I’m glad you enjoyed the vlog. New Zealand is a beautiful country! Let’s stay connected. 🥰
Did you travel into New Zealand from outside the country? Looks amazing! Great video! It would be great if you could check out channel out so we can exchange some feedback!
Yes, we traveled from the US. It was definitely a strange time to travel. Thanks for watching and I am going to check out your channel! Please stay connected. 🥰