February 26, 2016
Breathtaking. Every time someone asks me what I thought of Man O’ War Bay and Winery I say that it took my breath away. I knew that Waiheke is beautiful, but I didn’t realize quite how much until I made this drive. Every day I continue to be amazed by this island. I wanted to […]
February 17, 2016
For the last two weeks, I’ve made my home on the gorgeous green Waiheke Island off the coast of Auckland. Large enough not to induce island fever, yet small enough to be a community, this place has stolen my heart. Backpackers and travelers come to the island every summer to work, drink, and love life. […]
February 11, 2016
Travel far enough you meet yourself Two weeks ago I landed in Auckland, New Zealand with my suitcase and way too many books. Cloud Atlas is a piece of work that I just couldn’t put down. Six stories and six styles of writing connect souls across the span of time. I found myself pulling it […]
February 4, 2016
The bus drove away along with my hopes and dreams of getting an early start. My hesitation to ask the bus driver if his was the proper bus to Mount Eden cost me a half hour of waiting. I plopped onto a nearby bench, pulled out Cloud Atlas, and took a deep breath. The schedule […]
February 2, 2016
I am absolutely smitten with the beachside town of Devonport. Just a 15 minute ferry ride away from Auckland city center, this town has a very quiet and intimate feel. I walked along the coastline through the neighborhoods, falling in love with the unique homes and exquisite landscaping. Aside from the main street right by […]
January 26, 2016
Greetings from Auckland, New Zealand! It’s my first morning here in this city, so I’m still feeling my way around. I can’t yet offer tips or advice about the area yet, but I can provide you with my first impressions. After a few bumps along the way, I finally made it to my first […]
January 21, 2016
There’s something magical about embracing spontaneity. At the moment, I do not have too many definite plans after landing in Auckland. I don’t know what to expect or what to do first, which is both exciting and overwhelming. 2016 is going to be an interesting year full of adventure. Here is a handful of things […]
January 5, 2016
Surprise! I have decided to uproot myself and head solo to the opposite corner of the world for a year. I have a working holiday visa, which will last for one year and I’m dealing with a healthy combination of nervousness and excitement. So far, I have no definite plan other than landing in Auckland […]
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