A Perfect New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary if You Only Have 2 Weeks
There are some countries and regions of the world that just beg to be explored on a road trip. And I'm a firm believer...
15 Awesome Things to Do in Wellington, New Zealand on Your First Trip
I've had an ongoing love affair with the city of Wellington, New Zealand, for the majority of my life. I first visited in 2005...
8 Unique (and Ethical) Wildlife Encounters to Have in New Zealand
Just about everyone loves animals. So it's not surprising that wildlife tourism is popular all around the world. Whether it's going on safari in...
Dart River Adventures: The Most Fun Way to Explore Mount Aspiring National Park
It was cold as we packed up the van and began the drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy – cold enough on that March morning...
The Best Things to Do in Auckland on Your First Visit
When talking and writing about New Zealand, I usually list Wellington as my favorite city, Queenstown as the “most fun” city, and places like...
The Best Thing to Do in Abel Tasman National Park: Take a Kayak Tour
Fun fact for you: New Zealand has 13 national parks covering more than 30,000 square kilometers (11,500+ square miles) of some of the best...
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Campervan Road Trip in New Zealand
When it comes to exploring the magical country of New Zealand / Aotearoa, there's no better way to do it than a road trip....
11 Epic Adventures to Have on Your New Zealand Honeymoon
When it came down to deciding on a honeymoon destination following our travel-themed wedding, my husband Elliot and I had no problem choosing one:...
Feasting and Fun at Hobbiton: The Evening Banquet Tour
I was bouncing – yes, literally, physically bouncing – in my seat as our big green Hobbiton bus pulled up to the entrance to...
New Zealand Fjord Smackdown: Milford Sound vs Doubtful Sound
When it comes to must-dos on New Zealand's South Island, there's one question that many travelers inevitably ask: Should I go to Milford Sound...
5 Middle Earth Locations You Can Visit in Real Life
For a long time, it was only possible to visit J.R.R. Tolkien‘s Middle-Earth through imagination. Traveling to the Shire and Rivendell and the realm...
DOs and DON’Ts for a New Zealand Road Trip
I love a good road trip. There's nothing quite like hitting the open road, windows down and music blaring with nothing but adventure on...
The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List
It's no secret whatsoever that New Zealand is my favorite place on earth. If I could move there tomorrow, I probably would. I love...
4 Reasons You Should Visit Kaikoura, New Zealand
Ask people who have been to New Zealand to name the city with the best location in the country, and chances are a good...
6 Ways to Save Money While Traveling in New Zealand
New Zealand is, hands-down, my favorite country in the world. I love the landscapes, the people, and the laid-back way of life. But, seeing...
The Best Way to Visit Milford Sound: From Wanaka!
The pilot banked slightly to the right so that we could get a better view of a glacier high up in New Zealand's Southern...
The Hooker Valley Track: The Best Half-Day Hike in New Zealand?
After wanting to kill myself after the first hike I did with my friend Liz in New Zealand, I was extremely skeptical about doing...
