New Zealand

New Zealand, the land chosen by God, "God's country," as locals affectionately call its twin islands, evokes images of unique and unspoiled nature: verdant hills and crystal-clear lakes, secluded black and white sand beaches and emerald bays, but also icy glaciers that penetrate the rainforest, sweeping fjord landscapes, thundering waterfalls, and a geothermal paradise with steaming volcanoes, numerous hot springs, and erupting geysers