One of our favorite memories from our 2014 trip to Australia was going on a Hunter Valley wine tour with Kangarrific Tours. We enjoyed it so much that we decided to take the tour again with Shae's parents on this trip. Our tickets this time round were $139 AUD (~$105 USD) and … [Read more...] about Kangas And Vineyards And Beers, Oh My – Our Hunter Valley Wine Tour
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Jumping In At The Deep End On Lake Taupo
After spending the afternoon at Wairakei Thermal Hot Spa, our final evening in New Zealand was spent going sailing on Lake Taupo. The four of us booked tickets to go on a Sail Barbary cruise to view the Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings. We started boarding just after 5pm and, … [Read more...] about Jumping In At The Deep End On Lake Taupo
Our First 24 Hours By Lake Taupo, NZ
After leaving New Plymouth in the morning, we made our way northeast to Lake Taupo. Located in the center of the North Island, Lake Taupo is the largest lake in New Zealand. We'd been drawn to Lake Taupo by the promise of all kinds of water-related activities, so we were keen … [Read more...] about Our First 24 Hours By Lake Taupo, NZ
24 Hours In New Plymouth, NZ: Beach, Mountain & Too Much Food
After spending most of our third day in New Zealand on the Forgotten World Highway, we thought we'd explore New Plymouth the following day. New Plymouth is on the west coast of the North Island and is known for its coastal walkway. Our initial plan had been to visit the beach … [Read more...] about 24 Hours In New Plymouth, NZ: Beach, Mountain & Too Much Food
Walking To Mount Damper Falls In 25 Photos
Before setting off on the Forgotten World Highway, Shae noticed we'd be passing Mount Damper Falls on our route. She knows I love waterfalls, so this seemed like it'd be a great spot for us to stop and stretch our legs. It's an easy walk to Mount Damper Falls that can be … [Read more...] about Walking To Mount Damper Falls In 25 Photos
Exploring New Zealand’s Forgotten World Highway
Stephen and I travel with my mom, Tammy, and stepdad, Steve, each Thanksgiving. We decided that this year we'd forgo the Thanksgiving trip in favor of Christmas in New Zealand and Australia before we start our 50 state road trip. It can be hard trying to find things to do that … [Read more...] about Exploring New Zealand’s Forgotten World Highway
Experience Hobbiton With These 37 Photos
On our second day in New Zealand, we took a trip to Hobbiton - the home of the movie set from Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit. I wasn't sure at first how much I'd enjoy it, but the set is seriously impressive. They've done a phenomenal job not only in its creation, but with … [Read more...] about Experience Hobbiton With These 37 Photos
48 Hours In Hamilton, NZ – Here’s What We Did
After arriving at Auckland Airport at 9am, we picked up our rental car and hit the ground running driving. With only six days in New Zealand, we wanted to make the most of our time in the country. Our first couple of days were spent in and around the city of Hamilton - here's … [Read more...] about 48 Hours In Hamilton, NZ – Here’s What We Did
Introduction: A Month In New Zealand And Australia
Shae and I decided to embark on our 5 year, 50 state road trip more than 18 months ago. The reason we chose January 1, 2018 as our leave date was because of a month-long trip we'd already planned to New Zealand and Australia in December 2017. Growing up in the UK, I watched … [Read more...] about Introduction: A Month In New Zealand And Australia
Don’t Make These 10 Mistakes When Visiting Ireland
As much as we like to be prepared when traveling, there are plenty of things we don't learn until we arrive at our destination. On our recent road trip around Ireland, there were several things we didn't know up front and only learned as the trip progressed. If you're … [Read more...] about Don’t Make These 10 Mistakes When Visiting Ireland