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Forty-seven countries, and New Zealand is still the one

Nov 2, 2026

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Forty-seven countries, and New Zealand is still the one

The "Lord of the Rings" scenery is real, and being there beats any screen.

Arthur Gurwitz
Arthur Gurwitz

Arthur Gurwitz

Essays by Arthur Gurwitz, plus a cultural conversation across books, music, travel and lifelong learning.

© 2026 Arthur Gurwitz. Published by Armstrong Media House.
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