Love it or hate it, the cultural impact of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer and its 2008 movie adaptation can not be understated. Though it takes place in Forks, Washington, much of the first movie was filmed in and around Portland, Read more…
The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie trilogies were both filmed throughout New Zealand, making use of the country’s naturally fantastical landscapes. Here I’ve put together the most efficient Lord of the Rings road trip that hits many of the most enjoyable filming locations throughout New Zealand.
New Hampshire arguably has some of the nicest fall foliage in the world, and this road trip covers all of the highlights. This is a trip you could easily complete in a long weekend or spread out over October.
When thinking of Athens, the capital city of Greece, most people immediately think of the historic acropolis in the middle of the city. On the Acropolis of Athens, there are several ancient temples and other ruins including the iconic Parthenon. Read more…
Athens (Aθήνα in Greek), Greece‘s historic capital city, is one of the oldest cities in the world. The Panathenaic Stadium is just one of many ancient landmarks preserved in the city. This stadium was originally built in 330 BC in Read more…
November was the perfect time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park, a park in Southern Colorado featuring North America’s largest dunes. In the park you can hike, camp, swim, and even sled or sandboard down the dunes.
Mount Ngauruhoe is one of three volcanoes in Tongariro National Park, a dual world heritage site located on the North Island of New Zealand. While Mt. Ngauruhoe has always had great spiritual and cultural significance to the people of New Read more…
The Lord of the Rings used Mount Sunday in Ashburton Lakes, New Zealand as the filming location for the city of Edoras. Mount Sunday, surrounded on all sides by fields, mountain ranges, and rivers, is the perfect location for Edoras.
The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie trilogies were both filmed throughout New Zealand, making use of the country’s naturally fantastical landscapes. Read on to see my top 7 Lord of the Rings filming locations to visit! 1. Read more…
Mount Victoria served as an easily recognizable filming location for several scenes in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. It is such a popular destination for tours, tourists, and New Zealanders alike, that the filming locations’ trail has even been formally named Hobbit’s Hideaway.