All articles filed in Travel Inspiration
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Lake Wakatipu (video)
Moving to Queenstown for the Winter
New Zealand implemented a 4 tiered level system to denote what citizens could and could not do in each level and to expectation set during the pandemic. Honestly, auntie Cindy and her crew really freaking nailed it. Level 3 said people could expand their bubbles by 2 and you could move one direction. Meaning if…
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Moke Lake, Jacks Point, and the many birds of New Zealand (gallery)
Sunrise Hike of Ben Lomond, Queenstown Photo Gallery (+vlog)
A narrow escape to New Zealand: How we made it to the best possible country just in time for lock-down
In October of 2019, when my then boyfriend – now husband, convinced me to quit my job and go traveling around the world with him and to apply for a New Zealand visa before I turned 30, I didn’t realize he had encouraged me to make one of the best decisions of my life. Five…
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Kyoto to Mount Fuji: The long way round through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Nachi Falls, and Hamamatsu Gardens
I know that title is a doozy, but we really packed a punch into 8 days. After crossing eating toxic fugu off our bucket list, the next items were seeing Mount Fuji and getting some thrills at Fuji Q Highland. We were killing time trying to time the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival just right and…
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Fun & Friendship in the French Alps – Snowboarding at Grand Massif (video)
After a few months of just us two traveling around, we got the opportunity to join Oli’s cousin at her family château in Morillon, France. A short 8-minute shuttle drive from the incredible Grand Massif resort. We welcomed the friendship with open arms and spent the week snowboarding, drinking, and laughing. A lot. Run after…
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Nevernever Land, Northland, New Zealand – Russel, Paihia, & Our Favorite Campsite in Aotearoa
Northland of Aotearoa is one of my absolute favorite places on the planet so far. We spent a few weeks after the Shipwrecked Festival fishing, surfing, free diving, and enjoying the warm summer weather. Russel Wharf & Fresh Oysters Paihia gifted us with an actual town which is quite the treat when living on the…
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Wandering Wild 