Wow – it’s already 2017, and I can’t believe how fast 2016 went! What a year for The Girl With the Map Tattoo. I spent the entire year exploring New Zealand from literally top to bottom. I gained hundreds of Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter followers, grew my blog readership, and even made the jump from the old Paper, Ink, & Passports to a brand new WordPress platform and branding.
It’s been a whirlwind year and 2017 looks to be even bigger and better for both TGWTMT and PIP. Many of you know that I’m kickstarting my business and I’ll be officially starting that in the spring.
Thank you all a million times for the comments and support on my writing. It’s so nice to have engaged followers. Here are my top posts for 2016. I couldn’t have done it without you!
best of 2016
25 things to do in Dunedin your one-stop page for all the best things in New Zealand’s southern city
what no one told me about travelling in my thirties the good, the bad, the ugly, on travelling as an “older” backpacker.
one day in Wanaka Queenstown’s little sister is growing up, and this gem in the southern lakes is a don’t miss spot. Find out what to do in Wanaka, New Zealand.
a brush with spontaneity: the Moeraki boulders taking a Tinder date to a destination an hour away? Why not!? Jeff was a great one-day-only travel buddy and even played along in getting great Instagram-worthy photos of me.
travel tips: what to do before leaving for an international trip a checklist on what you should do before travelling (spoiler: not just packing!)
chasing waterfalls: ten of New Zealand’s best cascades they say don’t go chasing waterfalls, but in New Zealand, you absolutely should! Here are only ten of the most breathtaking falls in the country.
my adventures on Stewart Island I took a chance to head to NZ’s third biggest island, at the far southern tip of the South Island. I spent two days hiking and exploring near Oban, the only town, on Stewart Island.
practical advice for travelling to New Zealand what do you need to know before you get to NZ? Find out here … from entry requirements to what to expect at the grocery store.
dear date: a letter to potential boyfriends as a single female + solo traveller, I often meet guys who think I’m just out for a good time. News flash! I’m not gonna steal your bf but I am seeking Mr Right. Want to be my boyfriend? Read this first. 😉
a far north road trip: part one I *loved* my time in the Far North and I was sad to leave and head south (and then I loved the south, so…). Here is what I did – and what you should do – in the Far North NZ.
five reasons I have no friends you are scattered far and wide and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss you. Thanks to Facebook, we can stay in touch far better than I ever expected. So why don’t we?
five cups of coffee in Dunedin coffee + wine, the two things that keep me going. Here are my top five coffee shops in my former hometown.
travel trends: New Zealand vineyards wine + coffee, the two things that keep me going. Here is a basic breakdown of the NZ wine regions and where you should go for the best wines. *stay tuned for more wine posts in 2017!*
Did you miss last year’s top posts? Check out what my best of … 2015 were!
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