After a couple of days in Brisbane, we flew up to Cairns to do something on many people's bucket lists (including Shae's mom) - snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef. It was a shame we only got to spend two days in Cairns as it was our kind of vibe. Beautiful weather, … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Reef Experience At The Great Barrier Reef
Things To Do
Cuddled By Koalas At Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
I'd like to preface this post with a note. We understand that there are conflicting opinions on koala cuddling, particularly in Australia. Some states and territories don't allow koala holding at all, but you can pet them. Other areas still allow varying degrees of koala … [Read more...] about Cuddled By Koalas At Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
A Day In Sydney – Macarons, Fireworks & The Best Hot Chocolate Ever
Our second day in Sydney was spent on a Hunter Valley wine tour with Kangarrific Tours. We therefore decided to spend our final full day exploring the city - here's everything we got up to. Bondi Beach We got an early start (well, early for me) and took a train and bus out … [Read more...] about A Day In Sydney – Macarons, Fireworks & The Best Hot Chocolate Ever
Pawsome Pepper Participation In A Pikelet Pawtographing
I (Shae) follow many dogs on Instagram and Facebook. It started with Doug the Pug and was closely followed by Life of Pikelet. Now it includes a huge array of puppers including Crusoe, Remix, LeScoob and many more. I'd like to say that I follow them on behalf of Truffles and … [Read more...] about Pawsome Pepper Participation In A Pikelet Pawtographing
Kangas And Vineyards And Beers, Oh My – Our Hunter Valley Wine Tour
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
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
You Should Go To Hell For Great Pizza
After checking in at our Airbnb in New Plymouth, NZ, we started thinking about dinner for later that evening. Our wonderful hosts had a folder prepared for guests containing information about the apartment and the local area, as well as leaflets for local restaurants and … [Read more...] about You Should Go To Hell For Great Pizza
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