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
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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
Traveling With The Peppers: Saga Holiday Adventures
A couple of years ago we took a trip to Scotland and England with our friends Megan and Mark. We enjoyed traveling together so much, we visited Ireland with them this summer. Here's Megan's account of what it was like traveling with me and Shae. You can also admire her … [Read more...] about Traveling With The Peppers: Saga Holiday Adventures
What To Do (And What Not To Do) In Dublin, Ireland
OK, quick disclaimer. We only spent two days in Ireland's capital, so we're far from being experts on what to do in Dublin. We found some great stuff to do while we were there though, as well as some things it'd be better to avoid. With that in mind, here's our guide of … [Read more...] about What To Do (And What Not To Do) In Dublin, Ireland
Dublin’s Best Breakfast At Stage Door Cafe
On the morning of our last full day in Ireland, Shae was up early and wandered Dublin's streets to get some good photos. Round the corner from our Airbnb, she spotted Stage Door Cafe which boasted a sign saying 'Dublin's Best Breakfast.' We hadn't decided on where to have … [Read more...] about Dublin’s Best Breakfast At Stage Door Cafe