Originally Posted by
dieuwer2
For one, NZ (especially North Island) looked more like a retiree colony than anything else. Mostly flat lands, some hills, small town feel. Lots of emptiness, barren. Far from an outdoor paradise that I imagined.
South island looked a bit more interesting, but then again most towns were tiny (horrible nightlife I presume).
If the show gave you the impression it's "mostly flat" that's misleading. The more rural environment is a feature, not a bug for some. So if it's nightlife and cities you like, NZ wouldn't be the place for you.
Nothing says you have to like any particular place. I would just say it never hurts to get more breadth of information before deciding, if it were me.
Just curious, what program was it?
Originally Posted by
BearX220
Bourdain's CNN series is the current prominent exception, but that's not exactly a travel program. I don't know what it is.
I don't know either, but Bourdain is entertaining, whatever category it is. I have only caught bits and pieces of his CNN series, but I have enjoyed his previous shows.