photo source After completing our six-day road trip down the east coast of Australia, we were pretty exhausted from the logistics of moving from one city to another every one to two days. We were relieved when we arrived to settle in Sydney, Australia and to enjoy our week stay in the capital of New South Wales. But to our surprise, and complete disappointment, we…
Some of our fondest adventures throughout New Zealand and Australia required some level of fitness to find the hidden gems off the beaten path. But sometimes we like to mix it up a bit by visiting popular places that are tailored for the holiday traveler for all ages. We discovered three family-friendly places that can be enjoyed by everyone, including families with little ones or…
About two weeks into our adventures in Australia we realized that we had quite a bit of ground to cover before our departure. Since many of the points of interest on our list were quite the distance to visit within one day, we decided to embark on a road trip down the east coast! Since we previously lived in a camper in New Zealand for…
Leaving Melbourne was bittersweet after all of the memories that we had made but we were well overdue for sun, sand and warm weather. As soon as we landed in Brisbane we knew that it was time to break out the summer clothes! Since our farewells and tearful goodbyes from the United States in May, we missed our opportunity to enjoy spring back home since…
Once we got over the initial shock of our AirBnB ordeal, we explored Melbourne in greater depth, which by the way was no small feat considering the notorious rainy days. Melbourne is known for its cultural diversity in the arts, food and entertainment. It’s the cool, hipster kind of place where creatives converge for cocktails and conversations in art galleries, cafes and pubs filled with…
Good day mate! Our adventures from New Zealand continue onward to Australia but not without a glitch. As promised, we vowed to document the good and the bad…so here goes the bad and awful truth with a bit of humor. We’ve had some amazing lodging experiences around the world however this one takes the cake! When we checked into our Airbnb in Melbourne, Australia we…
Tourists and locals alike rave about the natural beauty of New Zealand’s South Island. After exploring both islands we’ve concluded that they are simply incomparable! The diverse landscape of Ateorea1 , is home to a tropical climate in the North Island, filled with beaches during the warmer months while the South Island boasts of winter wonders during its cooler months. Akaroa During our stay in Christchurch, we took…
Let the adventures continue from Part 1 of How to Explore New Zealand’s South Island in 5 Days! Our travel route through New Zealand’s South Island (continued) Day 3 Queenstown to Milford Sound Queenstown is a picturesque town with natural beauty at every turn! It is widely considered one of the world’s top resort destinations with year-round recreational activities for adventure sports and ski tourism. Originally known as Tahuna1 , the…
After a whirlwind of the most breathtaking beaches, majestic waterfalls and vast volcanoes in the North Island, we knew it was time to venture to the next part of our trip- to the South Island! Emotionally, it wasn’t an easy departure due to the many I-can’t-believe-that-we’re-here moments at every encounter with nature, but the final goodbyes to new friends were equally difficult. Thankfully, we left…
Dear Kiwis, I’d like to thank you! But, in order for you to understand my gratitude, I first need to give you some context. I grew up in the US, in a home where we never locked our door. Some, including myself, thought this was odd, but my parents didn’t think it posed any real threat so we learned to accept it. Although my family…