We Are In Love With New Zealand (feels like Switzerland)

[@OskarandDan]

Thank you guys for always being the best supporters❤ Can't wait to continue sharing this journey through life with you all! For the people going "NZ is 21 hours ahead of California, not 3!!" - yes, but obviously our bodies can't tell the difference, we're talking about jet lag🥱 🌏Transfer money in a better, easier and faster way with Paysend: transfers.onelink.me/1eze/PaysendOskarDan Use code: OSKARDANFREE for 3 fee-free transfers! You can find Paysend on IOS App Store, Google Play Store and online!

[@Pitsler]

For me, New Zealand gave me a whole new impression of the color green! So lush and beautiful!

[@mimiio_o]

The AirBNB was at a perfect location 😍 It looks so relaxing and calming! Definitely adding NZ to my travel list!

[@Tanias112]

So pleased you went to Twizel; I have such fond memories of Twizel, so many beautiful holiday's there and day trips around the surrounding areas.

[@TheDreamw0rld]

WOW! I didn't know, New Zealand had so many mountains! I hope I also get to explore this beautiful country sometime. Greetings from Switzerland :)

[@johanmeischke9189]

Kia ora ( Hello) hiaeri Mai welcome. Come to NZ whenever you want. We'll be delighted to see ya

[@johanmeischke9189]

@@chrismckellar9350 actually NZ is 268000 square kms the UK excluding Ireland is just over 270000 kms2

[@johanmeischke9189]

@@chrismckellar9350 which is completely blown out of the water if you take into account that the UK includes southern ireland and the jersey isles just to name a few. Not to mention the Isle of Man.

[@johanmeischke9189]

@@chrismckellar9350 my point is that if you include all the small coastal islands of both countries the UK comes out on top. Yes I made a blunder, I ment Northern Ireland. You also have the inner and outer Hebrides. NZ has roughly 600 coastal islands. Off hand I think Thiers almost that many surrounding the UK. Gibraltar is also technically part of the UK along with the Falkland islands

[@johanmeischke9189]

@@chrismckellar9350 I agree NZ south Island is the 11 th largest on the planet and the north Island 14th. NZ is bigger than most people think. However you can fit NZ into the continental us over 30 times and then Thiers Russia which covers 11 time zones

[@toms5996]

Loved the vlog. I agree in many aspects New Zealand does appear similar to the Nordics. Our prime minister(Finnish) just visited New Zealand and Sanna Marin said the same - but not only of landscape, but of people(s) and culture as well. Edit: the landscape is obviously different lol With Norway and it's fjords, Sweden with it's rural landscape and Finland with our never-ending lakes.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

New Zealand has incredible fjords, numerous stunning lakes and tranquil rural farmlands too. The scenery is incredibly diverse. 😍

[@toms5996]

@@FromtheWindowSeat I will visit New Zealand soon when I can allot the time and money to do so - it seems beautiful and I haven't heard nothing but positive things from my fiends who have visited😄

[@oluchioguduokor3646]

I can feel how fresh the air in New Zealand is just by watching this video 💚🥰

[@flaneurnz]

To be honest with you guys. Not all of New Zealand feels like Switzerland especially the North Island which is way different by a country mile. Sure it feels like Switzerland if you're in the South Island only and hence the mountain ranges we have there like the Southern Alps and the Kaikoura ranges as well as Lake Tekapo and around Queenstown and Blenheim you can clearly feel like you are in Switzerland, Austria or in the regions of Asturias or Cantabria in Northern Spain given the topography of the region. And then if you venture out to Fiordland and Franz Josef Glaciers, you will instantly feel like you're in Norway or Iceland, the difference is you're in the southern hemisphere. Charot. LOL.😄🤭

[@mylesaway79]

Charot? Hahaha thought you’re pinoy 😂🎉 Chariz 😂😂😂

[@flaneurnz]

@@mylesaway79 haha Pinoy ako pero half ako. 🙈🤭 kaya charing lage. LOL

[@reedsehon4881]

I missed the lake country on my tour of the south island. Now I know I have to go back. Thank you!

[@TheWhore2culture]

SO Happy for you both ,not just your 100th destination, but,you gotbto spend your anniversary here,even if not doing what you'd booked. That hike looked magical as did the lake,I'm afraid I kept hearing a B instead of P at beginning of its name & was very relieved when you kindly put a subtitle! Though I've never been, you've only confirmed everything I'd heard about the beauty of NZ. Such a great place to raise kids,can totally see you both, taking yours hiking etc in this paradise. As ever very best wishes to you&yours 💥👊❤💯💙💙👌⭐'s💯👋✌

[@Sammiijj89]

Guys!!! An Aussie here who goes nearly every year on 1-2 week solo trips! You missed THE most beautiful part of NZ. The west coast. You went up thr middle but next time you haveeeeee to go up Through thr lands borough valley through fox and Franz Josef glaciers, hokitika etc. Go in Sept/October it’s honestly thr most beautiful part of the world and NZ. And I’ve also travelled the world and done Switzerland, England, Scotland etc! Enjoy guys!

[@peepabolt6826]

I grew up in Twizel. Best place ever! Enjoyed watching and seeing all the scenery I love ❤️

[@skiwelly2080]

Welcome to N.Z. Next time come and spend some time in the North Island too. I hope you had a great time 👍

[@Samarterable]

New Zealand is one of my dream countries that I want to visit. Greetings from Thailand 👋

[@faarisisfinn]

Oskar and Dan is like rice and beans, you’re channel is my comfort food

[@OskarandDan]

AAAW that is probably the best comment we've ever received?!🥺

[@faarisisfinn]

@@OskarandDan Thank you so much!

[@josepinard30]

It looks so great. A destination I would love to explore one day. Have fun and continue to amaze us. Thank you!!!

[@robstratton6296]

Have you guys been trying the wine? Lots of great wine and great value too!

[@gazwj]

To be pedantic it’s technically a 21 hour time difference 🤓 but also flying that way is the closest you can get to time travel so 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@OskarandDan]

Our bodies don't know the difference between 3 and 21 hours😉

[@gazwj]

@@OskarandDan very fair 👀 time travelers bodies are built different clearly!

[@haydenjames7019]

Shania Twain once had a lodge property at Wanaka.

[@commonsense6702]

Time difference is roughly 21 hours I think guys and we are a day ahead of San Fran. I think you worked on GMT in England. Alpine plants are so different and extremely hardy. One exclusive thing, no predators to worry about. South and North Island are 2 different landscapes, both feed the eyes, however I do prefer the West Coast, the Catlins and Milford Sounds in the South Island for scenic beauty.

[@mattball2700]

Is it worth the so-much-longer flight, when you could just go back to Switzerland? (OTOH: Ocean!) BTW, if you live in the States, spend time in the Rockies. Brainard Lake Recreation Area near Boulder is amazing and a bit less crowded than Rocky Mountain National Park. (And, of course, please visit us in Tucson!)

[@Joel-lq5gl]

I think we know where you guys will spend your honeymoon 🤩

[@TheKiwiphotopapi]

Guys please sun screen… nz summer . ❤❤❤

[@OskarandDan]

Every day!

[@billielover18]

Hahhah! this is so funny! I've lived in Wanaka for most all of my life the fact you went there just seems so unreal...

[@OskarandDan]

It's a beautiful place🙌😍

[@kristinaldridge1712]

It's not that far!! Auckland is actually closer to LA than Sydney. I fly back and forth to LA direct to Sydney often.

[@johnpaki1534]

Hi guys, you kinda can't compare NZ with Switzerland as far as beauty goes, for NZ is not landlocked giving nz the upper hand with their beautiful white sand surf beaches, well done NZ, take care guys👍

[@leahthefreekiwi]

So jealous, I've always wanted to do the hooker valley track! Also makes me laugh a bit the way you pronounce some of the place names. 🤣

[@OskarandDan]

We clearly need a Kiwi pronunciation guide🤣🥲

[@leahthefreekiwi]

@@OskarandDan Haha, I honestly would've pronounced them the same way if I were you guys too 😊

[@phunk8607]

we have those toilets in Canberra - Australia

[@margsangster8994]

Another great video guys! Thank you! I’m surprised that, given your native homeland is so gorgeous, that you are so impressed with NZ’s beauty. Of course it IS beautiful but so is your country!! I’d be really keen to know in which countries you DIDN’T enjoy all your time and why please. Cheers from Marg in Australia

[@OskarandDan]

Sweden is beautiful but not nearly as dramatic as the NZ scenery🙏 - We can't really say openly when we don't like a country not to piss off an entire population, but you can usually tell in our videos if you look for subtle signs😂

[@margsangster8994]

@@OskarandDan Lol! Oh okay, fair enough. You seem to purposely go to places only when it’s summer. As Swedes, obviously you are used to the cold, so do you just not like cooler weather. I’m the opposite, I can’t deal with hot weather and so always travel to countries in autumn/ winter! Cheers, Marg

[@chik8932]

You must visit 👉 east java. ..mount bromo, mount ijen, tumpak sewu waterfall

[@joshuav9005]

The “wan” in Wanaka is pronounced like the start of “want” and the rest is like “ikka” if that makes sense. Twizel is like Twyzel, even our non-Māori names get tourists confused 😂.

[@qfa330]

The Wanaka pronunciation was funny !

[@meliisaido]

I’m glad someone mentioned it

[@haydenjames7019]

Yeah I had to think where is twizzle

[@KurtVFX]

They're actually pronouncing Wānaka the correct way. Twizel not so much

[@justjane805]

Waa na ka

[@KontauriC07]

The sceneries are superb 🥺

[@anushpereira]

My weekly dose of serotonin booster. 😅😘

[@markelliott6112]

Another Fab video guys. Hey, as an amateur video maker myself, I'm very keep to see how you did the animation of the white line driving the route in between wanaka and twizel. Could you share ? Is there a video yo could point me to ? Thanks so much

[@OskarandDan]

Thanks! It's Geolayers in After Effects :)

[@soumenghosh1256]

Please go to the milford sound its just heaven love you guys from kolkata india you guys are too much cute & handsome & hot

[@robert3987]

You'll find a few cultural differences between NZ and Switzerland.

[@louistata4712]

Did he say lake Bukkake🤔

[@suesloan-beaumont4188]

New Zealand is 21 hrs ahead of San Fran …..

[@subculturenz]

Hey mates... Just a correction for your Kiwi accent training, :D Twizel is not pronounced Twiz - el but TWI- ZEL like the TWI in Twilight. Also Kiwi lesson number 2: We do not say Hiking, we say Tramping. "We are going to Tramp to Mount Cook" or "We are Tramping around Mount Cook"

[@OskarandDan]

Tramping Mount Cook😩😂 LOVE it!

[@spiderrZz]

lol i live in new zealand

[@kathrynmassey1188]

I love you guys but your pronunciation of NZ towns is killing me 😂

[@OskarandDan]

SORRY🤣

[@jakgats1411]

wonika, twhyzil, pookaki.... hooker was pronounced correctly the first time 🤣

[@johnfrancismaglinchey4192]

You want to live in S,F. CALIFORNIA,,,,,, why,,,,,,,, American city’s like that are seriously on a downward trajectory. Mostly because of bad governance. ✌✌✌👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-uy6uc5ey5q]

First off, why introduce politics to an obviously very non-political channel. I mean how much of a bore are you? Also - everywhere in the US has bad governance. No State or city in the US is held up as model of government for any international comparison other than models on how not to do things.

[@johnfrancismaglinchey4192]

@@user-uy6uc5ey5q ah. I see your a total defeatist,,,,, possibly a reason your in the S,,,,,,,, cheer up,,, things might improve. 🥰

[@user-uy6uc5ey5q]

@@johnfrancismaglinchey4192 I'm not American - which is sort of clear from the english terms I'm using. No US city, state or Federal agency is held up as model of public administation if you study the subject academically. The US is still largely using the 18th and 19th models which are massively outdated. Its why for instance when the US implemented governance system for various occupied state at the end of WW2, nothing like the US system was used.

[@johnfrancismaglinchey4192]

@@user-uy6uc5ey5q it seems like you really do need to get a sense of perspective,,,, over intellectualising your dislike of my opinion to the point of issuing an insult just goes to show that the time has arrived to go off on your travels again. By the way ,,people who engage with politics are making an effort to try to improve things ,,,so others don’t have to intrude into their enjoyment of life,,,,, have a nice day . Love from LONDON.

[@user-uy6uc5ey5q]

@@johnfrancismaglinchey4192 Whereas you insulted an entire city and by implication the hosts of this channel. and if you want to improve things via politics Britain at the moment could need it.

[@Spiritual2011life]

Hello from New Zealand! New Zealand is 1 day ahead of San Fran.

[@OskarandDan]

Our bodies can't tell the difference🙂 Doesn't matter if it's 3 or 21 hours😉

[@arrrvba]

Even the most remote public toilets in NZ are spotless. I was in a middle of nowhere town with one gas station, three houses, no people passing through and one public toilet. Absolutely amazing. I'm so happy to call NZ my new home!

[@MrJadeDoel]

So glad you guys enjoyed your time touring the South Island. Next time you go back, explore the North Island, it's a little more about the beaches, coasts, rainforests, islands and Maori Culture. I can highly recommend a visit to the East Coast, Gisborne region (where I'm from) ☺

[@OskarandDan]

We spent a few days in and around Auckland at the end - hope we can see even more soon🙏

[@joshuav9005]

East cape is one of the top 5 places I’ve been, absolutely stunning (in summer). I can’t remember the name of where we stayed but it was the one the giant pier.

[@MrJadeDoel]

@@joshuav9005 that will most likely be Tolaga Bay

[@joshuav9005]

@@MrJadeDoel yes that’s the one! Definitely wanna move there when I retired.

[@Andy_M986]

Ruru falls,best fun ever

[@darrenzinck7686]

there is a 3 hour time difference on the clock between Ca and NZ, it just happens to be two completely different days LOL, but I get your point. These NZ vlogs have been my favorite by far!

[@seznz]

Haha was about to comment the same thing

[@OskarandDan]

Yes, but our bodies don't know the difference😉 Thanks Darren!

[@chrisharris1522]

@@OskarandDan My annual joke with my American online friends every new year is to tell them that they are so last year and living in the past lol, I know it very "dad joke" but I just can't resist

[@claravonessen5673]

Loving New Zealand, thanks for sharing, you look really happy, it's contagious

[@deeteewritesthings2024]

Aww Oskar and Dan!! I'm so glad you both had an awesome time in New Zealand 💖💖💖 NZ is pretty diverse landscape wise but also culturally too. Other than the South Island with mountains and glaciers, there's some awesome beaches and rainforests in the North Island too - with also a strong presence of Māori and Pacific Island cultures as New Zealand has one of the largest Pacific Island communities in the world with the majority living in our biggest city Auckland. We hope you enjoyed your time in the South Island!

[@jennyhammond9261]

It looks beautiful. I just don't know if I can bring myself to be on a plane for that long!! (from St. Louis, USA)

[@debbieoconnor7054]

G'day Oskar & Dan. Loved the video. I had to laugh at your pronuncations of Wanaka and Twizel. We were in that area only a few weeks before you and did the Hooker Valley Walk. You had better weather than us, we had four seasons in one day. Glad you are loving NZ it is a great place to live.

[@jayl549]

3 hour time difference between San Fran and New Zealand. I think you’re a bit confused. Isn’t it 21 hours?

[@TigersTimelessTreasures]

Haha yep, they are a day ahead

[@andybaker2456]

Exactly what I was going to say. I think they forgot that the international date line is between NZ and San Francisco!

[@OskarandDan]

Guys, our bodies don't care if it's 21 or 3 hours😂

[@CheekybeakyAva]

Go to auckland 🤩

[@abbynaismith5224]

Check out Great Barrier island off the east coast of Auckland! It is amazing

[@kingcountrykiwi7429]

It’s pronounced Tw (eye) zel. The rabbits are a giant pest to farmers. They have regular culls. My ancestors settled near Wānaka in 1860s from the UK. I’m glad I can go on this free journey with you lol.

[@williamwightman4103]

It’s great to see a fellow kiwi 😊

[@MRADVENTUREMIX]

Wow enjoy wonderful place Solid Supporter here Philippines Mr Adventure Mix 😊

[@zafarali6873]

You must be kidding about time, that could be with next day in NZ. However the series is very very lovely💐

[@OskarandDan]

Doesn't matter if it's 21 or 3 hours, it does the same to the body.

[@Yehan_Namarathna]

Absolutely delightful video, chock-full of breathtaking vistas of New Zealand.😍 The cinematography is top-notch, and it's evident that you put a great deal of care and attention into capturing the essence of this beautiful country. Wishing you both all the best in your future endeavors, and keep up the fantastic work! Eagerly waiting for the next episode 😍 🙌

[@OskarandDan]

Thank you so much❤️❤️

[@MadroneHumanRights]

Dan, you must be tall as your head almost touches the ceiling of your hotel room. lol. Hi Oskar hi Dan.

[@XiongBearTravel]

Great video and love the NZ content! Now that you visited 100 countries, are you going to make a ranking video of your top 10 favorite?

[@OskarandDan]

Maybe we'll make a Short!

[@gillstannard]

As an expat kiwi wanderer, am stoked you love Aotearoa so much. Am falling in love with my homeland just watching your enjoyment. And LOL at how you say place names (my attempt at Swedish names would be more woeful though!), especially Twizzle (like sizzle). Did any of the locals put you straight?

[@OskarandDan]

No they were too polite not to correct us😭

[@bittersweet340]

Epic epic epic

[@Andy_M986]

Twy zel,Twizel. . .

[@surfette1772]

I live in New Zealand I’m glad you like it

[@fatyoutaleb9837]

Un grand bonjour du Maroc Superbe Vidéo . Waaaaaaaaw notre planète comme elle est sublime . Merci pour le partage .🤩🤩🤩

[@petitecherie501]

I must get back to AUS/NZ soon. From home in northern California, it really is easier than many trips to Europe. Congrats on this milestone.!

[@johnsaintonge4529]

AS ALWAYS, YOUR TRAVELOGS ARE TRULY AMAZING THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING. john xoxoxo

[@waverleyb2443]

Hahahahaha the way you pronounced twizel hahahahahahagag 🤣🤣🤣

[@OskarandDan]

SORRY🤣😩

[@kenfraza]

It does have a bit of Switzerland vibes!

[@KiwikimNZ]

The top of the South Island is the most spectacular! It’s like being in a tropical paradise! It’s sad that a lot of tourists miss the top and only do the bottom. So worth while going the top of South Island

[@robert3987]

Around Nelson and the Marlborough province is wonderful.

[@slashkeanu]

Thanks for taking us to another beautiful country! May I ask which camera of your iPhones are you shooting with? The front or rear camera? Quality is so good. I wanna know how to achieve this kind of video with an iPhone.

[@OskarandDan]

Always the back camera! Wide angle is your friend :)

[@stj53]

Beautiful scenery and the colors are amazing!

[@Mrgeodash]

Dude New Zealand S the 2nd safest country 1st ice land my country is new zealand

[@davidlogan4329]

Such a serene place for you guys to visit. I'm so happy for you both.

[@justhereforthetea5423]

Hey guys great video 📸😊

[@williamwightman4103]

Your pronunciation was a great try and it looks like Twizel but the middle is pronounced eye. Good try though! Next time you come go to Matai bay! Also the time difference technically is three hours but in an entirely different day because we’re the first to live the next day, lucky us I guess. You guys should come more often 😉

[@Nicperr]

You had perfect weather for Mt Cook National Park! I have been living in NZ for 5 years now, been to the park twice and had cloudy weather so I have never seen the mountain 😂

[@OskarandDan]

Oh no! We were lucky then despite the drizzle!!

[@JinaNZTaylor]

SF is actually a 21 hour difference to NZ. Might be 3 hours on a clock, but a day behind on the calendar.

[@steventheflyingscotsman]

Lake Pukaki was stunning, but was it only me who thought Oskar said a word beginning with B 😮😂 Sorry to lower the tone

[@Frank-rx8ch]

Maybe it'was an elf from the LOTR who put it there. 🤔 It to stàyed there.

[@webstereo]

A master class in New Zealand place name mispronunciation 😂

[@Paris45627]

Your in. Nz playground for the young ones enjoy all over nz

[@intersections420]

Its a 21 hour difference...

[@keithheathcote8284]

Point to remember there is a 21hour time difference between SFO and New Zealand. Noon on Sunday in SFO is 9:00am Monday in New Zealand

[@OskarandDan]

Yes but our bodies don't care, same jet lag

[@davemaginness]

So pleased you are enjoying your time here. Just recently came across your channel, ( gotta love the KZbin gods) was that place you stayed in on one of the farming stations? If you thought the road to paradise was a long time, how did you find the drive into Mt Cook/Aorangi?

[@OskarandDan]

It was a standalone house, no real farms in the vicinity! And the drive was incredible😍

[@Roundy22]

Looks like 1 of the many airbnb's on Manuka Terrace out the back of twizel

[@oddgamer1459]

South Island represent

[@Paddyb522]

Love your vlogs so much! 💯💯💯

[@OskarandDan]

Lots of love back Adam❤️

[@Row_Bott]

Wanaka Forever

[@MRADVENTUREMIX]

Pa shout out lods Mr Adventure Mix 😊 Thank you ☺️

[@trudimclaren2609]

So weird but aside from your pronunciation of the place names, I wouldn't pick you out as not being from NZ! So interesting! Maybe it's the combo of your own accents and who you learnt English from...? ❤️

[@OskarandDan]

Two kiwis in disguise😉🥝

[@parkiwi4787]

Many things make New Zealand the most beautiful place on Earth. Never forget the people, the diversity, Māori heritage and visitors like you.

[@rrocketman]

NZ is awesome. Good to see you had some rather fine weather😁

[@AJ-oz7fx]

Beautiful video. Does Hookers valley hike come before you reach Mt Cook? Is it in between Lake Tekapo and Mt cook?

[@Roundy22]

It starts up at the Mt Cook Village

[@libbysevicke-jones3160]

My bestie is a New Yorker, and she spends six months in NZ every year. She works in New York then works via internet when she is here. She’s been doing it for about 20 years now. Best of both worlds

[@OskarandDan]

That sounds like our dream life!🥲

[@taylorsellwood7169]

You really have to pronounce our place names better you were way off with all lake and place name pronunciation

[@justjane805]

That's a pretty unwelcoming attitude. I don't expect visitors to know how to pronounce NZ place-names. There are however plenty of kiwis who could improve there pronunciation of Maori place-names

[@ursulaclarke6066]

Awww bless you two and your pronunciation. Say it as Twyzel. I’ve lived in NZ for 13 years, originally from the UK, but has been coming to NZ regularly before I moved here. The night skies in Pukaki are word legendary. I live in the middle of the north island which is as lovely, the farther north you travel it becomes more sub tropical

[@anacarpenter9254]

Living in New Zealand 🇳🇿 The ultimate tourist mecca. Switzerland is equally as stunning yet nz is natural environment safe without fear of extreme either side of us. The indigenous people Maori are exclusive to nz. Enjoy your experiences

[@ginac4153]

Super engaging v-log guys. I'm glad you enjoyed your time here in Aotearoa NZ. Your positivity is fantastic!

[@johanmeischke9189]

Yeah love the complement but no where is perfect, NZ has its issues just like everywhere else. Hope your traveling to the BOI it will blow your minds

[@BeastBurger8464]

I live in new zealand and IVE BEEN TO PUKAKI ON THE WAY TO TWIZEL AND I KNOW MOUNT COOK