AOTEAROA / NEW ZEALAND

The tiny village of Waitomo is known as the “Glow Worm Capital of the World.” It doesn’t look like much...

The glow worm caves in New Zealand are enchanting. I fell in love with them instantly. You wouldn’t think slimy little worms...

Ok, it’s not really a “walk.” It’s a sheer, vertical cliff climb, but I was committed to the alliteration. Anyway,...

Coming up with creative ideas for date night can be hard! Whether you’re heading out with someone new or looking...

Queenstown is one of the more expensive destinations in New Zealand, which is really saying something. But it’s a total...

New Zealand is famous for its adventure activities! It’s the land of picturesque hiking trails, home to several eighth-wonders of...

Having the right apps when you’re in a new country is basically a type of life hack. When you’re coming...

This half of New Zealand often gets overlooked by travellers who only have a few weeks and want to see...

The city gets a bit of a bad rep around New Zealand, but if you ask me, there are lots...

It’s December 29th and we’re hopping on our last flight of the year! We’ve had some serious highs and lows...

There are some of the world’s most surreal and expansive geothermal walks in Rotorua — favourite spot on New Zealand’s...

Who doesn’t love a good road trip? It’s the freedom to go at your own pace, cruise past incredible landscapes,...

There are a few different routes to choose from when considering how to get to Great Barrier Island. While still...

As if you needed another reason to add the country to your bucket list, you can find some incredible kayaking...

Back in the golden days of Airbnb, before it was mostly property management companies or a full-time business for many...

Ahhh air travel. I truly believe it has never been worse than it is right now. Airlines can be pretty...

Sleeping in the shared huts is all part of the fun when hiking the Milford Track. These rustic wooden cabins...

Rotorua is one of my favourite spots to visit on New Zealand’s beautiful North Island! There are tons of activities...

The 2- to 3-hour drive from Auckland to Whangarei is scenic and there’s lots to do along the way to...

The Milford Track is New Zealand’s most famous walk and widely known as one of the most beautiful. That’s saying...

One of the greatest things about being in Auckland is how many outdoor escapes there are so close to the...

This process was a major headache for me, especially because I didn’t even know I needed one until I’d already...

I love a good boba, but there is a lot of bubble tea in Newmarket. Like, a suspicious amount. They...

You have to check out this Great Barrier Island rooftop tent camping adventure! I’d never done this style of camping...

New Zealand’s Great Walks are a bucket list item for many, but they don’t come cheap. The cost of hiking...