"I spent six weeks traveling solo across New Zealand from Auckland down to Queenstown. Despite being a seasoned traveler, I still made mistakes like staying in the wrong city too long. I should've booked fewer excursions and looked up where to sit for better views on my bus routes. Even after traveling the world solo for 10 years, I still make mistakes when visiting new destinations."
"Before my first trip to New Zealand, I felt prepared: I had years of travel experience, solid research skills, an innate understanding of Polynesian culture from my roots in Hawaii, and even a local contact in Auckland. But from common slip-ups like miscalculating timing to bigger missteps like booking non-refundable tickets for weather-dependent activities, I managed to get plenty wrong along the way."
A six-week solo trip across New Zealand from Auckland to Queenstown revealed a range of avoidable travel mistakes. Overstaying in the wrong city, booking too many excursions, and failing to check optimal seating for bus routes reduced enjoyment of the journey. Extensive prior solo-travel experience, research skills, Polynesian cultural familiarity, and a local contact did not prevent timing errors or costly booking choices. Specific missteps included miscalculating timing and purchasing non-refundable tickets for weather-dependent activities. The experiences emphasize practical planning adjustments to minimize common solo-travel pitfalls on extended itineraries.
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