New Zealand has been appearing in my consciousness a lot recently — a couple of my friends just returned from there and at least one fellow travel-blogger has written from there recently. Why? Call it synchronicity, or perhaps it’s the summer weather or the overall draw of this amazing nation.

There’s no denying the splendor, diversity and beauty of New Zealand. This Friday, take a trip through the scenery by way of the following adeptly put-together travel video by the NZ tourist bureau.

Here is a video filmed by blogger Nomadic Matt, enlightening to anyone in the dark about Maori ritual and culture.

If New Zealand is on your radar, click on the banner below and add it to your Round The World or Circle Pacific itinerary. See how much it will be, and break out your adventure helmet — you’re gonna need it!