I’m back with some more New Zealand travel coverage! It was quite the trip, and I’ve got at least 3 more posts after this one. After we left the little slice of heaven that is Napier, we headed towards Abel Tasman National Park, which is in the northern area of…
While our stay in Napier was brief, it certainly left its mark on me. The quaint, beach side, Art Deco towns charm is unprecedented. Not to mention, it is situated in one of the most prestigious wine regions in New Zealand (or the world, if we are talking Sauvignon…
When we decided to go to New Zealand, we knew we’d need a mode of transportation. Unlike Europe, New Zealand is spread out and more recently developed. Trains and public transportation are almost non existent, especially between different regions. We knew renting a car (and driving on the other side…
It took me WEEKS to figure out what I was going to bring to New Zealand. The weather was changing every time I looked, wavering from cold to warm. Not to mention we were traveling a significant distance (over 1400 miles, essentially the distance between Orlando, FL and Minneapolis, MN). We…
Today I want to share about one of the highlights of my trip to New Zealand – Waiheke Island! Do you like wine? Do you like islands? Do you like unbelievable views? Then, my friend, Waiheke Island is the place for you. Even if you don’t think you like those…
I’m so excited to tell you guys about one of the highlights of our trip…. hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing! It’s a 20k hike and it’s been called “New Zealand’s Best Day Hike” – and I have to agree. It was definitely a hard day, but I’m so glad we…
I shared my planned packing list list for Italy, but wanted to follow up and show how it panned out in real life. It’s easy to say you’re going to pack light, but it can be harder to actually do it! Honestly, packing light takes a little more planning on the front…