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08/11/2026

Vietnam is calling, and our next Orient Explorer adventure is heading away in February 2027!

From the vibrant streets and colourful markets to the incredible sights, culture and experiences along the way, Vietnam is a destination that has plenty to discover. And if you'd like to make even more of the journey, there's also the option to add Cambodia to your trip.

We're sharing a little look back at our previous Vietnam and Cambodia adventures, bringing together moments from our 2019 and 2024 tours. You might even spot a few familiar Friends along the way, as well as a glimpse of Taiwan from the 2024 group's stopover.

For February 2027, we'll be travelling home via Singapore, adding another destination to the journey.

If Vietnam has been on your travel list, perhaps this is the year to make it happen. We'd love to have you along for the adventure!

Find out more about our Orient Explorer Tour here:
https://youmeandfriends.co.nz/tours/orient-explorer-vietnam/

07/10/2026

Today we celebrated a pretty special one in the You, Me & Friends office, with our David turning 60.

We wanted to give him a massive shout out from all of us, because what he’s created with You, Me & Friends is pretty special.

A community of people who love to travel, share experiences, have a laugh and, somewhere along the way, have become friends. We see that friendship grow every time our groups head off together, and it’s something we’re really proud to be part of.

So happy 60th, David. We hope you’ve had a bloody good day.

And to all of our You, Me & Friends friends, wherever you might be in the world tonight, leave David a birthday message below. We’d love for him to see all the people who are part of the community he’s built.

Happy birthday, David. From all of us.

30/09/2026

There’s more to travel than the places you go.

At You, Me & Friends, we’ve always believed travel should be something you can keep enjoying.

Sometimes it’s the little things that can make travel feel out of reach. Getting to the airport, knowing what to pack, sorting the apps and paperwork, wondering how you’ll manage things once you’re away.

That’s where we come in.

We take away the barriers, make the complicated bits simple and have a host there to look after you along the way. But it’s not just about making travel easier.

It’s about the people you travel with.

Our Travel Club community stretches right across Northland, bringing together people from all sorts of places and backgrounds, who might never have crossed paths otherwise. But they have one thing in common.

They love to travel. And they love travelling with us.

Some have travelled with YMAF for years. Some are heading off on their first trip. Some just pop along to Travel Club for the friendships, the stories and a good catch up.

So if you’re wondering what makes You, Me & Friends different, come and find out.

Or maybe you just want to catch up with a friend.

Thursday 15 October
Arrive between 11.00am and 11.30am
The Whangarei Club, 18 Rust Ave
Opposite the old library.

Come along. Your next adventure might be closer than you think.

14/09/2026

For the love of art, gardens and beautiful places.

Imagine spring in Holland and Belgium. Tulips stretching across the fields, grand gardens in full bloom, masterpieces hanging in beautiful galleries and historic cities waiting to be explored.

Our Garden & Art Tour with Michelle, brings all of this together in one incredible journey.

We begin with two nights in Singapore, including a full day exploring the magical Gardens by the Bay, before flying on to Brussels.

From Brussels, we’ll discover the Royal Museum of Fine Arts and spend a very special day at the Floralia International Flower Festival at Groot-Bijgaarden Castle, with its spectacular spring displays.

Then it’s on to beautiful Bruges, with a canal boat ride, a visit to BRUSK Art Gallery and time to wander and discover this stunning city at your own pace.

From Belgium we head into Holland, basing ourselves in Leiden as spring bursts into colour. We’ll visit Rembrandt’s first studio, explore Delft and the Royal Delft Blue Factory, wander through Hortus Botanicus and experience the 80th Bloemencorso Bollenstreek Flower Parade, part of Holland’s spectacular Spring Festival.

Then we make our way to Amsterdam, with art, food, culture and canals on the agenda, including the Rijksmuseum, a sunset w**e and cheese canal cruise and a day at the historic windmill village of Zaanse Schans.

And of course, no spring visit to Holland would be complete without Keukenhof. We’ll spend the day among the blooms, visit a working tulip farm and cruise the canals alongside the tulip fields and windmills.

There is plenty of time along the way to slow down, wander, explore and simply take in the beauty around you.

From Singapore to Brussels, Bruges, Leiden and Amsterdam, this is a journey filled with art, gardens, flowers, culture and some truly beautiful places.

23 days | Singapore, Belgium & Holland | Hosted Tour

And if tulips, gardens and art are your kind of thing, this one might just be for you.

Find out more about the Garden & Art Tour at the link below.
https://youmeandfriends.co.nz/tours/provincial-france-tour/

13/09/2026

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

Imagine waking to the sounds of the rainforest, travelling by boat along winding rivers and watching for orangutans swinging through the trees, pygmy elephants at the water’s edge and crocodiles quietly waiting below.

This is Borneo.

Our 13 day Hosted Tour takes you from Kuala Lumpur and historic Melaka into the heart of Sabah, where we spend seven days exploring the rainforest with local naturalist guides.

There are sunrise and sunset river cruises, rainforest boardwalks, a canopy walk high above the forest floor, orangutans, sun bears, proboscis monkeys and some of the most incredible birdlife you could hope to see.

And of course, you won’t be doing it alone. We collect you from home in Whangārei, take care of the flights, accommodation, meals, transfers and all the details along the way.

15 July 2027 | 13 days / 12 nights.

What a wildlife adventure.

Follow the link for the full itinerary and all the details.
https://youmeandfriends.co.nz/tours/wildlife-adventure-borneo/

13/09/2026

The Titanic. You know the story. But do you know their stories?

Step back to 1912 and discover Titanic through the people who were actually there.

The hopes, the dreams, the letters, the belongings they carried and the stories of the passengers and crew bring a very different side of Titanic to life.

With more than 200 genuine artefacts and life size recreations of the ship, Titanic: The Human Story is an experience that stays with you.

Come with us to Auckland and discover the human story behind one of history’s most famous ships.

Click the link below to book your seat on tour. We only have a few left so you don't want to miss this.

https://youmeandfriends.co.nz/tours/titanic-exhibition-maritime-museum/

10/09/2026

FRIENDS, ARE YOU DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS?

Imagine leaving behind the togs and jandals and finding yourself wandering through a European Christmas market.

The smell of mulled w**e, Christmas music playing in the background. Snow falling on your cheeks and catching in your lashes. Christmas lights, cobbled streets and that unmistakable feeling that Christmas is just around the corner.

That’s what we’re heading off to experience.

Cologne, four nights cruising the Rhine, Munich and Vienna, with Christmas markets, Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof Palace, Bavarian food and b**r, Hundertwasser House and a classical music concert along the way.

A very different Christmas to our usual Kiwi summer one.

And that’s exactly the point.

Take a look at the full itinerary and all the details at the link below

https://youmeandfriends.co.nz/tours/european-christmas-markets/

07/09/2026

Have you ever wondered what the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were?

Or what it feels like to stand beneath one of them and take it all in for yourself?

Now is your chance.

Our Arabian Explorer tour takes you on an incredible journey through Egypt, where ancient history, remarkable landscapes and extraordinary experiences come together.

Imagine standing before the mighty Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, cruising along the timeless Nile River, exploring the magnificent temples of Luxor and Abu Simbel and wandering through the Valley of the Kings.

These are the places we've seen in books, on television and in photographs for years. Now you can experience them for yourself.

Along the way, we'll discover bustling bazaars, magnificent temples, fascinating museums and the stories of a civilisation that has captivated travellers for centuries.

With home collection from Whangārei, carefully planned accommodation, experienced local guides and our hosts alongside you, everything is taken care of so you can relax and enjoy the adventure.

And with just 4 spots remaining, now is the time to make that long held dream of visiting Egypt a reality.

Some places are worth seeing once in your lifetime.

Egypt is certainly one of them.

If you'd like to learn more about our Arabian Explorer tour or secure one of the remaining places, click the link below. We'd love to have you join us on this incredible journey.

https://youmeandfriends.co.nz/tours/arabian-explorer-egypt-jordan/

05/09/2026

Sometimes the best adventures are right here in our own backyard.

Join us as we head south from your Whangarei home for a relaxed and enjoyable journey through Taupo, Rotorua and Hamilton.

Our journey begins with home pick up before we make our way south, stopping along the way in Pokeno and Cambridge before arriving in Taupo for three nights.

With its beautiful lakefront setting and alpine scenery, Taupo is the perfect place to slow down and explore. We will get up close to the mighty Huka Falls by river boat, visit Wairakei Terraces and enjoy a relaxing soak in their beautifully sculpted hot pools, as well as having time to enjoy the lovely township.

From Taupo we head through to Rotorua for another three nights, taking the back roads and uncovering some of the hidden gems along the way.

Our Rotorua experience includes the magnificent Redwoods Forest, a cruise on the Lakeland Queen and time to explore the iconic Government Gardens.

Our stay in Rotorua will also include a very special visit to Te Puia Geothermal Valley, where we will enjoy a guided tour, a stunning cultural performance and a delicious buffet dinner featuring a traditional hangi.

Then it is time to start making our way home, but not before one final stop in Hamilton for an overnight stay.

While in Hamilton we will visit the world class Hamilton Gardens before enjoying afternoon tea with tea and scones at New Zealand's only Tea Estate, Zealong.

The following day we will make our way home, with a little time for some retail therapy along the way before arriving back at our letterboxes.

A lovely North Island escape, with great experiences, beautiful scenery and plenty of time to enjoy the journey along the way.

And of course, with You, Me & Friends, you can leave the driving to us.

Want to know more about this tour? Send us a message or get in touch with the team for all the details.

https://youmeandfriends.co.nz/tours/golf-thermal-explorer/

29/08/2026

Hey Friends,

Remember a couple of weekends ago when the YMAF team got together and spent some time talking about where we’re heading and what’s next for You Me and Friends?

Well, you might have already noticed a few changes.

Betty has officially retired, our Facebook cover has had a refresh and we’re starting to move away from the stock imagery we’ve used in the past.

Instead, wherever possible, we want to use our own.

Our people. Our tours. Our photos and our videos.

Over the years, we’ve captured thousands of photos and videos while travelling together, so we’re building a pretty amazing treasure trove of memories to share with you.

We want to show you the real You Me and Friends. The places we visit, the things we get up to and, most importantly, the people who make our tours what they are.

Because sometimes the best way to show you what we’re about is simply to let you see it for yourself.

So, we’re kicking things off with Vietnam.

This video brings together footage from our 2019 and 2024 Vietnam and Cambodia tours, with a little extra thrown in at the end. If you’re watching closely, you’ll spot some Taiwan footage from the 2024 group’s stopover on the way home. In 2027, we’ll be travelling home via Singapore.

Our next Vietnam adventure heads away in February 2027, with the option to add Cambodia to the trip too.

And while you’re watching...

See if you can spot any of your Friends having a good time in Vietnam!

This is just the beginning. We’ve got plenty more of our own photos and videos to dig out and share with you.

After all, who needs generic stock photos when we’ve got a treasure trove of our own?

Follow the link to learn more about our Orient Explorer Tour.
https://youmeandfriends.co.nz/tours/orient-explorer-vietnam/

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