The Best Thing in New Zealand (not Hobbiton)

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  • @jasgem76
    @jasgem76 Рік тому +52

    Tia's joy at the big things and Cheveyo's obvious disdain for them are both hilarious 😂

  • @MrRolandMichel
    @MrRolandMichel Рік тому +21

    My, how far (most literally) the two former baristas have come... how wonderful their travels have been, and so beautifully documented for us to witness!

  • @markyteo
    @markyteo Рік тому +21

    Those postcards look so good. I wish you would release box sets for purchase every now and then.

  • @nancystaves5395
    @nancystaves5395 Рік тому +7

    Hobbiton is the first time Tia was larger than the "Tia for Scale" object! Lol. Such a fun tour! Love the Japan postcard also! ❤

  • @lateonthebrakes-z5d
    @lateonthebrakes-z5d Рік тому +3

    Watching at 5am Sunday morning from the top of the South Island, so feeling your early morning pain 🙂

  • @TalesFromOurPocket
    @TalesFromOurPocket Рік тому

    That postcard is 😍. Def your best one yet! I wonder how Cinnamon Bun is doing? We could hear kitty purring!

  • @rebeccamorris-se2zy
    @rebeccamorris-se2zy Рік тому +7

    Love that you stopped at the ‘big’ sheepdog & ram in Tirau… there’s heaps more to find as you travel around - the carrot, the gumboot, the L&P bottle, the crayfish, the salmon… the ‘Simpson’s’ donut (Springfield) to name a few 😅

  • @leed206
    @leed206 Рік тому +2

    As usual great video. Another thing with Vegemite, is Vegemite and tomato slices. Have fun guys.

  • @aldran79
    @aldran79 Рік тому +2

    Love you guys for your willingness to show both the cool and silly parts of your adventure!!

  • @heathermetz1487
    @heathermetz1487 Рік тому +16

    Maybe Tia should start a Big Things postcard series! She gets so tickled, which makes me laugh. (But I love the nature ones - gorgeous.)

  • @haydenwasrule
    @haydenwasrule Рік тому

    Probably the best postcard to date, it's amazing.

  • @julienz6196
    @julienz6196 Рік тому +2

    I'm so thrilled to have you here in New Zealand. I wish I could make the weather improve, we have had what feels like a year of rain and it still hasn't let up... Every time Tia showcases another fabulous postcard I always feel I really really would like this one - what amazing talent. I really really hope the computer random thingy pulls out my name!

  • @andreaw8441
    @andreaw8441 Рік тому +3

    So glad you’re both “Down Under “ again! Absolutely love following your adventures! ❤ 🧳

  • @TeHzoAr
    @TeHzoAr Рік тому +11

    Damn, New zealand is beautiful. You two are low key doing some of the best travel documentary footage around

  • @artistchristos
    @artistchristos Рік тому +9

    The cat was the best part! 🐈💛And Tia’s beautiful postcard art. 📨💌Thanks for the tour guys🏡❤️

  • @stayawakenhealthy2539
    @stayawakenhealthy2539 Рік тому +6

    Its 3.28am here in Far Nth NSW. You 2 getting up at "midnight" to go to a beach with hot springs. 👏👏ALL your Vids are uplifting and positive. 💯💕💕 Very much look fwd to seeing you two next Sunday. Safe travels Tia and Cheveyo. ps As an Aussie, I "hate" Vegemite but LOVE Promite.😊

  • @SheilaS-pn5bt
    @SheilaS-pn5bt Рік тому +2

    Postcard! Always wanted to see Hobbiton, now I almost did, thanks! 😊

  • @Bluejay103
    @Bluejay103 Рік тому +2

    I get to the end of the episode and realise I’ve been smiling the whole time. Love it

  • @Zozo-ml7br
    @Zozo-ml7br Рік тому +5

    I have fallen in love with your videos over the years, you guys have been my biggest source of comfort through the stresses of life. I can’t thank you enough :)
    Also your post card looks beautiful as always !!

  • @shaddsi
    @shaddsi Рік тому

    Tia and Chev! I want that postcard! Looks super pretty! Great job Tia! Maybe a coffee table book of all your postcards when you have collected enough??

  • @johntindog
    @johntindog Рік тому

    Loved the hot springs and the big dog! Cheers john

  • @PaulinAsia_
    @PaulinAsia_ Рік тому +3

    I went to Lord of the Rings sites at Arrowtown (ford of Bruinen) where Arwon says " if you want him, come and claim him." and Glenorchy ( the scene where Gandalf rides to Isengard) near Queenstown on the South Island.

  • @guyrandom8518
    @guyrandom8518 Рік тому +1

    The reactions to the big sheep dog and sheep is gold 😂😂 oooh postcard 🎉🎉🎉

  • @danclowry
    @danclowry Рік тому +2

    NZ is such a beautiful country. That postcard has got to be one of your best ☺

  • @iannicholls2790
    @iannicholls2790 Рік тому

    My guess is the town you're in that smells of eggs, is one or near one of the volcanic townships (e.g. Rotarura). Their power stations use the heat of the earth to make sustainable electricity!
    Loving the series.

  • @d3n0tz_
    @d3n0tz_ Рік тому

    The Nachi Falls and the temple was captured beautifully in that postcard! Well done Tia!

  • @DomLaFerlita
    @DomLaFerlita Рік тому

    As an Aussie, I’ve always hated vegemite so I’m with Tia on this one. Also love the new postcard! Japan is on the bucket list thanks to you both. All the best

  • @gregpies1649
    @gregpies1649 Рік тому +4

    We were impressed with your Aussie accent and hope that we hear your Kiwi accent at some point of your journey in New Zealand 🇳🇿

    • @davidbrown9015
      @davidbrown9015 Рік тому +1

      Practice, in a Kiwi accent, "The Sixth Sick Sheik's Sixth Sheep's Sick".🤣

  • @LczVfx
    @LczVfx Рік тому +5

    Loving the NZ series so far! Glad you two have put more quality and length into these amazing videos.

  • @kaptainkiwi
    @kaptainkiwi Рік тому +1

    Kia ora (hello) from a Kiwi I have been watching your Vids since you arrived here in Aotearoa ( land of the long white cloud) As a Native indigenous person ( Maori that is) Im really glad you are enjoying our country I have been as far North and Cape Reinga and as South as Stuant Island (Rakiura) I know you two will truly enjoy the journey and the adventures along the way Haerenga Haumaru (Safe Journey) and Nau mai haere mai te Aotearoa (Welcome to New Zealand)btw I live in Taranaki right next to Mt Taranaki

  • @CheekyKoala
    @CheekyKoala Рік тому +4

    And I really do love that you guys manage to find cats in every country 😁😁

  • @liznedic1548
    @liznedic1548 Рік тому

    Loving the explanation of the big sheepdog lol. We would love to be considered for the postcard also. Japan is on our bucket list.

  • @katecobb9278
    @katecobb9278 Рік тому +4

    Another wonderfully beautiful and funny vlog. Am so enjoying watching you both travel the world - it brings back many memories of when our kids were young and we travelled also. The memories will be priceless for you as well, I’m sure! Looking forward to next Saturday night and your next vlog! Take care and stay safe.

  • @joshhayes2169
    @joshhayes2169 Рік тому +3

    There's a fairly subtle difference between Marmite and Vegemite. My preference is Vegemite. Several years ago there was an earthquake that damaged the manufacturing plant that made Marmite, resulting in a shortage of Marmite known as Marmageddon. I just watched Josh and Lisa's vid on NZ, and finally learned the origin story of the car plant!

    • @CheekyKoala
      @CheekyKoala Рік тому

      Same here on the car plant - brilliant lightbulb moment 😂😂😂😂

  • @kreid2340
    @kreid2340 Рік тому +4

    You are making me want to visit New Zealand again. I had forgotten how lush it is.

  • @joshua09720
    @joshua09720 Рік тому +11

    Glad to see you guys enjoying NZ! I love the fact that there are big things here too! The dog is so cute!

  • @TroyKnox
    @TroyKnox Рік тому

    hahahaha ok so i actually did laugh out loud when they came across the big sheep dog. Both reactions were priceless.

  • @lucyhattemore4641
    @lucyhattemore4641 Рік тому

    Wow what a great video 😃 two of my favourite things, cats and Big things 😊 absolutely loving your tour of NZ 👍 keep up the great work 💜 from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @sparkyatlarge
    @sparkyatlarge Рік тому +8

    Glad to see you two living your best lives!

  • @yootoobnz8109
    @yootoobnz8109 Рік тому

    Tia, your Hobbiton postcard arrived yesterday, beautiful! Thank you so much! Love your art 😊.

  • @_CasualJan
    @_CasualJan Рік тому

    It's a little strange how much I'm looking forward to seeing you guys in Rotorua's mud next video!

  • @colleen4062
    @colleen4062 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy you both so happy you are healthy and doing well. Prayers and Thoughts always stay safe. 🙏💙

  • @TrevorSampson1955
    @TrevorSampson1955 Рік тому

    Wonderful that you did the moonlight hot spa thing.......that was great to see........love n light from Perth, Western Australia

  • @goulash75
    @goulash75 Рік тому +1

    Love that Tia found a big thing in NZ. Her joy (and Cheveyo's obvious pain in this case ^^) brings us joy.

  • @WushuTaz
    @WushuTaz Рік тому

    13:00 I get it Cheveyo! Totally obsessed with these movies/books and the whole lore.

  • @SeeIHaveFriends
    @SeeIHaveFriends Рік тому +1

    Found your channel today, you guys are awesome!

  • @nicoleleys7818
    @nicoleleys7818 Рік тому +1

    Ohhh I love your post cards Tia ❤ you’re adventures are always so interesting and relaxing to watch. Happy travels you two 🥰☺️

  • @barbjim01
    @barbjim01 Рік тому +1

    I love the quirky roadside attractions that Tia finds! I seek that kind of things out too. A more recent one was an old Shell gas station that is shaped like an actual shell and painted bright yellow. It's in Winston-Salem, NC.

  • @LisaS23N
    @LisaS23N Рік тому +1

    "smells like eggs" thats the high sulphur content in the atmosphere. Many natural volcanic geothermal springs in the area that you may discover...

  • @nicoleb8036
    @nicoleb8036 Рік тому

    Your postcards are beautiful, Tia! You are very talented

  • @linhofmann4913
    @linhofmann4913 Рік тому +1

    Melted cheese on your toast with a thin layer of Vegemite is the bomb!

  • @gregrtodd
    @gregrtodd Рік тому

    For Vegemite you have to have HOT buttered toast -with the butter actually melted through. Then the thinest smear of vegemite -never thick like peanut butter. Cover the toast, but only a few molecules thick. Best late night snack in the world! Love that you visited the dog and sheep at Tirau. Tia for scale!

  • @Shift0231
    @Shift0231 Рік тому

    Congrats and cheers for having over 70K subscribers! 🥳🥂

  • @sneddy77
    @sneddy77 Рік тому +3

    We spent 3 weeks in NZ in May of this year and has the most amazing holiday ever. If you think the north island is beautiful, the south is somehow even better! Also jealous you were at Hobbiton, I’m a massive Tolkien fan and that place was like Disneyland for me. Keep up the great videos :)

  • @pinkskyfinch
    @pinkskyfinch Рік тому +2

    What a gorgeous postcard! I used to live in NZ and am loving watching it through your eyes. I'm new to your vlogs, love the energy you two have. Looking forward to more!!

  • @whymeeveryone
    @whymeeveryone Рік тому

    good to see Tia enjoying the big things

  • @ch2adventures
    @ch2adventures Рік тому

    Loved seeing Hobbiton!!! Big fans of the movies! Too cool you guys!❤️

  • @pennyxu7554
    @pennyxu7554 Рік тому

    Tia is so talented! Please sell your work as merch! On t-shirts, mugs, anything!

  • @HabitualHobbies
    @HabitualHobbies Рік тому

    Haha the big dog and sheep were great! I LOVE this months postcard! Gorgeous! Please let me be the random pick!

  • @erisuuuuu
    @erisuuuuu Рік тому

    The postcard looks amazing! I visited Japan for the first time this year and I'm still thinking about it all the time...

  • @rosv7833
    @rosv7833 Рік тому +1

    I love NZ. Looking forward to going back again soon. Explored more of the South Island than the North but got to go to Hobbiton last time we were over. Such a beautiful country.

  • @everythingjustin512
    @everythingjustin512 Рік тому

    Fun watch, as always! Digging the postcard art. Nice job, Tia!

  • @Mudskipper9876
    @Mudskipper9876 Рік тому

    Beautiful footage of a wonderful movie village.

  • @echeng515
    @echeng515 Рік тому

    Obviously commenting for the amazing postcard but also wanted to let you know I’m in South Korea right now and just left gyeongju. I ended up staying at both places you guys did and loved it. It’s because of your videos that I went to gyeongju and it is one of my favorite stops of SK so far! Thank you for making these!

  • @lindacheng9205
    @lindacheng9205 Рік тому

    what a beautiful postcard! your video on kumano kodo is inspiring me to plan for a pilgrimage there too!

  • @bensmeaton3906
    @bensmeaton3906 Рік тому

    Love the new postcard. And laughed too hard at seeing more big things!

  • @greggiles7309
    @greggiles7309 Рік тому

    Raglan has a hot water beach next door to it, something when you visit the Caves,
    their are lots of free features to explore along the coast road,

  • @Jcbrovz
    @Jcbrovz Рік тому

    Loving your NZ video series! We've been meaning to go back for a trip there ourselves and you might have convinced us...

  • @KandMe1
    @KandMe1 Рік тому

    Brings back memories. Lived n a few places on the Coromandel Peninsula.

  • @faridasavitri
    @faridasavitri Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful walk down Hobbiton. FYI - you might have spread the vegemite a tad too thickly. Hot toast with lashings of butter and thinly spread vegemite - heaven! 😋😁

  • @remib5863
    @remib5863 Рік тому

    Yoop yoop - great post card. Loving it
    Enjoyed the next part of your trip

  • @bek38241
    @bek38241 Рік тому

    Hope to see you guys hiking Tongariro Crossing! Next postcard should have Mount Doom on it 😀

  • @KimberlyKuperis
    @KimberlyKuperis Рік тому +2

    We are loving your videos. New Zealand looks like a very interesting place to visit. Thanks for taking us with on your journeys!! 11:48 am from Saskatchewan, Canada!!

  • @carolcarol3938
    @carolcarol3938 Рік тому

    I want to go to Hobbiton now; it looks so cute. I imagine the egg smell around the lake would be from Sulphur hot springs. Keep safe. Cheers from Melbourne.

  • @shhulihee3330
    @shhulihee3330 Рік тому +3

    Can’t believe you found BIG things.
    Love all the drone shots.
    That postcard is unbelievably beautiful. Good job, Tia!

  • @mattr1563
    @mattr1563 Рік тому

    The shots with the drone were awesome. Very picturesque.

  • @missyleaf9778
    @missyleaf9778 Рік тому

    Marmite is New Zealand made and our only home made yeast spread .. There's very few cupboards/pantries in nz that doesn't have a jar or two of Marmite..
    Marmite has barley, oat and rye whereas Vegimite has wheat and barley.
    Hence that bite you taste only in Marmite. There's so many uses besides just on toast\bread\butter.

  • @magpie1862
    @magpie1862 Рік тому

    I enjoy your videos a lot. I have to say that if my alarm went off at 12am in the same situation, I’d probably just say I’ll have to come back another time and go back to bed. Fortunately you pressed on and ended up with a unique experience. Well done!

  • @diegochan87
    @diegochan87 Рік тому +1

    It's always great to watch your videos guys, you are such a lovely and inspiring couple. I'm heading to NZ next month so your latest vlogs are extremely helpful. Cheers!

  • @Birdboy1592
    @Birdboy1592 Рік тому

    Love your videos! Have almost made it through all 297! Keep it up! Spend as much time as possible in Wanaka - one of the best places in New Zealand. Definitely recommend isthmus Peak hike!

  • @colette-tj2gk
    @colette-tj2gk Рік тому

    Tia, your postcard designs are just beautiful!

  • @PaulinePendock
    @PaulinePendock Рік тому

    Loved the tour, that would be so cute to see. I think Tia is definitely addicted to ‘big things!’ So funny & cute. Yes I’d love that postcard. Very, very pretty & artistic!! 😍👍🏼 Safe travels you two 🥰🚗

  • @lawyerz88
    @lawyerz88 Рік тому

    Excited for you to get to South Island! It's majestically beautiful! Love the postcards too!

  • @ian_forbes
    @ian_forbes Рік тому

    Tia for Scale at a Big Thing just made this day brighter!

  • @surasatiyasuwan2769
    @surasatiyasuwan2769 Рік тому

    Love all your postcards. Tia is very talented.

  • @lottiehughes7709
    @lottiehughes7709 Рік тому

    Ahh I'm so jealous I have always wanted to go to Hobbiton! The natural springs looks fun. I'm really enjoying this new zealand trip so far. Also cute cat!

  • @sonyawi8801
    @sonyawi8801 Рік тому

    My family and I always look forward to all your videos that you guys make. Love all the travels, laughter, trying new foods. The look on your face when you tried the spread 😂😂😂. Keep making videos we love them all! Oh a postcard would be absolutely amazing! Your artwork is amazing and one of a kind! 😊😊😊❤❤❤

  • @Shift0231
    @Shift0231 Рік тому

    Another premium Sunday treat!
    Cheveyo you are a pro when it comes to drone footage!
    Love the postcard - for me, the pagoda climax was a highlight of your Japan trek. For a merch idea, have you ever thought of doing a calendar of your postcard creations to help fund your vlogs?
    Btw, have you announced a name yet for the Beamer?

  • @jurrassitol15
    @jurrassitol15 Рік тому +1

    Way back in the early 2000s when i went to NZ and wanted to go to Matamata to visit the hobbiton set, the original set was basically only holes…the farm owner didnt want the film set keep and wanted to have the farm returned to its original state. Obviously realised a film set attraction is a better investment 😂 but very impressed with the attention to detail…also agree with the person that mentioned the Vegemite to butter ratio…if you’ve never had Vegemite before, you need more butter than vegemite. Also i find that marmite is a lot more “runnier” than vegemite…and vegemite is superior 😊

  • @julierussell8876
    @julierussell8876 Рік тому

    We lived right around the corner from Hobbiton for a couple of years, It was the only time I actually enjoyed Covid, cos the traffic was purely just the locals so it was so nice and quiet! It's a really beautiful and picturesque area. I love Tia's joy, it is so infectious!

  • @jenniferupton8498
    @jenniferupton8498 Рік тому

    How good is Hobbiton! Love your postcards Tia. My son in law is a kiwi. He has been here in Australia since he was 12 years old and I still detect his Kiwi accent. Enjoy your NZ touring.

  • @karaii1212
    @karaii1212 Рік тому

    Loving the NZ adventure! If you can we'd love to see y'all eat some New Zealand cuisine!

  • @vinnynz
    @vinnynz Рік тому

    Love the positivity. Great job guys.

  • @karllafrolf3673
    @karllafrolf3673 Рік тому

    That postcard in beautiful! Love following your travels! Cheers

  • @wademurphy5722
    @wademurphy5722 Рік тому

    Love you guys! And great idea to sell box set of postcards!!!

  • @lisaennis8506
    @lisaennis8506 Рік тому

    Great video! Heading to NZ in a few months and was wondering whether to put Hobbiton on the to do list. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

  • @TheCJtheCregg
    @TheCJtheCregg Рік тому

    Love the postcard!!! Beautiful :) Looking forward to seeing what you draw for NZ later on..... :)

  • @metaldetectingfun
    @metaldetectingfun Рік тому

    Such a happy video. Thanks love your interactions.

  • @rochelletopp5139
    @rochelletopp5139 Рік тому

    That postcard is beautiful! Definitely a favourite so far. Thanks for always sharing your adventures 🥰

  • @michaelmunsey5635
    @michaelmunsey5635 Рік тому +1

    That cat was awesome!!