Two mistakes not to make when traveling New Zealand

I don't talk about New Zealand much, and that's not at all because I think it's an overrated country. In fact I think it's beautiful. Stunning landscapes like you can't imagine. But my time spent in New Zealand wasn't what I'd expected it to be, and that is mainly due to two vital mistakes I made when planning my trip. I'm not here to be a sourpuss, because truly, I did love New Zealand and it's still a travel experience I'll never forget. But I thought I'd share my 'wisdom' so you guys can learn from my mistakes.

Travel Throwback: Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

With Travel Throwback I take you back to past places I've visited. Today I want to talk about Lake Tekapo. Lake Tekapo is a lake and township in the middle of the southern island of New Zealand. I wasn't even originally intending to visit it, but the bus journey from Christchurch to Wanaka partly took me past an incredible landscape of snowy mountain ranges and clear blue water at its base. Just as I was admiring this stunning view, taking pictures through the window (unsuccessfully, as it always goes), the bus stops at the edge of this amazing turquoise lake. We were given an hour for lunch there. This was hands down the most incredible bus stop I'd ever seen.