June 14, 2016
After visiting breathtaking Cape Reinga, I felt restless. I drove from New Zealand’s most northwestern point down to Kumue in an afternoon, parked for the night on the side of the road, the sped off south early after the sun rose. After popping over shortly to Waitkere Ranges, I drove out to Piha, my first west […]
May 24, 2016
Though I knew very little about Northland before hitting the road north, I knew that I definitely wanted to visit Cape Reinga. Admittedly, I did not even know what was so special about New Zealand’s northwestern most point other than it’s geographical location. I just knew that I wanted to be at that point. After […]
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 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 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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