New Zealand is a country that is absolutely full of incredible adventures. The wonderful hikes, mountaintops, glaciers, sounds, and lakes in this country make it an explorer’s wonderland. In this article we are taking you to 16 of the best destinations around the country. Welcome to our ultimate New Zealand bucket list. Check out our … Read more
The Roy’s Peak Hike is one of the best in all of New Zealand. But what is Roys Peak difficulty and is it worth the effort? We spent 3 months traveling New Zealand in our campervan and loved our Roys Peak sunrise experience so much that it landed a spot on our recommended New Zealand … Read more
Car camping and the van life are a HUGE part of our lives, and it should be a huge part of yours too. A car camping road trip is SO much fun! It is a great way to get out into nature and experience the natural beauty all around us. You can head for a … Read more
The United States is a beautiful country from sea to shining sea. We put together a list of our 20 favorite places to visit form coast-to-coast, the ultimate United States bucket list. You’ll see the tallest mountains and the most beautiful lakes this country has to offer, on top of a few tropical island destinations. … Read more
Looking for a new drink to try at home? We are sharing a list of authentic and traditional drink recipes from all over the world! Take a trip with your taste buds and visit an international destination without leaving the comfort of your own home. From Canada to Israel, Brazil to Sweden and everything in … Read more
It’s time to take a trip with your taste buds. Take an international trip to amazing destinations around the world without leaving your kitchen! Try one of these authentic recipes for a delicious meal or tasty treat at home. From Australia to France, the USA to Vietnam and everything in between! We are sharing recipes from all over the world! Take a look and try one of these authentic recipes in your own kitchen and travel to a new country while tasting your creation.
Marlborough New Zealand is a wine lover’s paradise. The weather in Marlborough is perfect for wine: warm, dry, and beautiful. That also makes the area perfect for something else: winery tours. There are so many wineries in Marlborough it’ll make your head spin. The cellar doors, or tasting rooms, for all of the wineries in the area are also all located in a relatively small area, making it great for wine tasting tours. In our opinion, the best way to do a Marlborough wine tour is on a bike. When you bike, there are a ton of benefits that you get, which you don’t get while driving from winery to winery:
Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound are two of the best and most popular destination in all of New Zealand. Located in Fiordlands National Park, both of these sounds, which are technically fjords, host incredible cruise excursions that give you an up-close-and-personal view of New Zealand’s most beautiful bodies of water. The Milford Sound cruises to Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, and Fairy Falls. Doubtful Sound cruises bring you on calm, reflective waters among numerous towering waterfalls. Both cruise locations give the opportunity to see seals, dolphins, and even whales. So which destination should you choose, Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound? As you might expect, the best way to see Fiordlands National Park is to see both! But if you have to choose one, we are going to help you decide which one is the best for you. Are you ready? Let’s go!
The Doubtful Sound cruise is the very best Fiordlands National Park excursion. On this day trip, you’ll get a wide variety of experiences, starting with a cruise across Lake Manapouri during the sunrise. Once you cross the beautiful lake, you’ll board a coach bus that takes you on a scenic journey through the heart of Fiordlands National Park. Keep your eyes open looking for Keas and other famous New Zealand birds. Finally, you’ll reach Doubtful Sound, where you’ll board a cruise and enjoy the sights and sounds of New Zealand’s most beautiful waterway. Doubtful Sound is magical, full of waterfalls, wildlife, and stunning reflective waters that show off the huge cliffs that surround the sound. This adventure, which we took with Go Orange, will be the perfect Fiordlands excursion.
In 2018, we were living in downtown Chicago, in some ways living the American dream. We had recently graduated our Masters programs, had great jobs at places we enjoyed working, and had our own little nest in a downtown high-rise. However, something felt like it was missing. We didn’t have all of the freedom we craved. Each day we woke up was regimented. During each of the 5 weekdays, we woke up, walked to work, worked for 9 hours, walked home, cooked dinner, watched Netflix, and fell asleep. Each weekend offered a reprieve from this schedule, and typically involved gallivanting around Chicago trying to spend our way out of the feeling that we were stuck in a rut.