English is nearly universally spoken in New Zealand and is its primary national languages, but due to the variations in meanings and unique acronyms, expressions and phrases, foreign visitors especially those from the US tend often to be confused by these linguistic challenges. This article aims to help them ensure a smoother travel.

Since the late…

To outsiders, New Zealand is seen as a mythical place. It is full of beautiful untouched nature and it is quite literally at the edge of our planet. New Zealand also lacks the large and sometimes dangerous insects that inhabit its neighbour Australia.

The country is very safe and crime is uncommon. The Hobbit movies were filmed entirely in…