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…
New Zealand, guys – what a place. We’ll call this more of a photo essay than a blog. This is just a sampler of what that beautiful country has to offer! Waiheke Island Tongariro Alpine Crossing Mt Ngauruhoe (aka Mount Doom from LOTR) Emerald Lakes (Tongariro Alpine Crossing) Abel Tasman…
While we’re not going on an all out backpacking adventure in New Zealand, we are doing some hiking and fun outdoors-y stuff! Including Tongariro Alpine Crossing, kayaking in Abel Tasman & exploring Waitomo Glowworm Caves! Here is some gear we’re bringing to make the adventure go more smoothly. Travel Tripod…
There are so many travel blogs & publications I read on a daily basis! Wanted to share some of my favorite links, articles, info graphics and tips from around the web this week. Just learned about the CityPASS. Worth checking into if you’re visiting a major city and plan to…
If you think the National Parks in the US are gorgeous…. wait until you Google “national parks NZ”. Prepare to be blown away.We’re only going to be visiting New Zealand for 12 days (on the ground), and sadly, it’s not enough time to hit them all! We’ve been doing TONS…
I was pleased to find out that on our trip to New Zealand, we’ll have a 12 hour layover in Sydney, Australia. What makes it even more exciting, is that it’s on my birthday – how fun is that? And late that night, we’ll hop back on a plane and…