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
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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
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
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
4 Friends + 1 Tiny Home = 1 Fun Night In Ireland
The final surprise of Shae's birthday trip to Ireland was for the four of us to spend a night together in a tiny home. Shae's a huge fan of tiny homes, so when I saw Clissmann Horse Caravans on Airbnb, I knew we had to stay there. The site is in Co. Wicklow, about an hour … [Read more...] about 4 Friends + 1 Tiny Home = 1 Fun Night In Ireland
Day 3: Desmond, Dingle, Dolphin, Driving And Dining
The third day of our Ireland road trip started with a quick drive from our B&B in Bunratty into Limerick. As we've mentioned before, Mark and Megan (our friends we were traveling with) had set the challenge to see at least 12 castles in Ireland. Limerick is home to King … [Read more...] about Day 3: Desmond, Dingle, Dolphin, Driving And Dining
When A Surprise Trip Isn’t A Surprise
Noooooooooooo!!! I'd been planning a surprise trip for Shae's birthday in August with a couple of friends and had managed to keep all the details a secret. Until two nights ago :( She's known for several months that we were going away for the week, but didn't know where … [Read more...] about When A Surprise Trip Isn’t A Surprise