Kauai Travel Blog – Where to Stay, What to Pack, Things to Do

the na pali coast in kauai

A trip to Kauai, Hawaii is an absolute travel bucket list destination. This island is absolutely INCREDIBLE, and so diverse considering how small the island itself actually is. In this Kauai travel blog we will discuss where to stay in Kauai, what to pack for a trip to Kauai, the best Kauai excursions and the … Read more

Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List – 16 Epic Destinations

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

Marlborough Wine Tours by Bike – A One Day Itinerary Full of Fun

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 vs Doubtful Sound – Which Excursion To Do?

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!

9 Best Free Things to do in Taupo New Zealand

Lake Taupo is the stunningly beautiful lake located right about smack dab in the middle of New Zealand’s North Island. Lake Taupo is by far New Zealand’s largest lake, and the area around Taupo is full of fun activities. What’s better? Many of them are free! Aratiatia Rapids and Huka Falls, the Taupo Maori carvings and hot springs at Otumuheke Spa Park, all of them are free! There are so many fun free things to do in Taupo that we had to write a blog about it. Without further ado, here are the 9 best free things to do in Taupo New Zealand!

8 Best Free Things To Do in Rotorua New Zealand

Rotorua New Zealand is a wonderful place full of fun and exciting activities. The best part about all of these activities? So many of them are free! There are tons of great free things to do in Rotorua. From hanging out at Lake Tikitapu or Lake Rotorua to strolling through Government Gardens and Kuirau Park. You can be among the Whakarewarewa Redwoods in the morning, atop Rainbow Mountain in the afternoon, and finish the evening with a soak in the free hot springs at Kerosene Creek! There are a wide range of activities that will be fun for everyone of every age. Let’s get talking about the best free things to do in Rotorua New Zealand!

3 Best Free Things To Do in Raglan New Zealand

A view of Raglan beach from above. The first look at the beach from the parking lot. It's an amazing surf beach with black sand.

Raglan New Zealand is home to so many incredible things to do. Surfing here is as good as any in the world, including a great opportunity to learn how to surf at Ngarunui Beach. Do you need to know where to eat in Raglan? There are tons of awesome cafes and restaurants right in the middle of Raglan town! And of course, you can’t mention Raglan without talking about Bridal Veil Falls, also known as Waireinga, the most beautiful waterfall in New Zealand’s North Island! Let’s talk about the 3 best free things to do in Raglan New Zealand.

7 Best Free Day Trips From Auckland New Zealand

Auckland is an amazing major city in the north island of New Zealand. If you are traveling to New Zealand, you will most likely fly into the Auckland airport. After flying into Auckland ourselves, we spent 1 week in the city and took day trips each day to explore all around the Auckland area, so that we could explore more than just the city itself. We went to Muriwai Beach, Bethells Beach, Russell, Raglan, Bay of Islands, and more!

13 Best Free Things To Do in Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand

a drone shot over New Chums Beach which is a white sand beach in the Coromandel.

The Coromandel Peninsula is an incredibly beautiful section of New Zealand’s North Island. In the Coromandel, you’ll find beautiful beaches such as New Chums Beach and Cathedral Cove. There are wonderful hikes in Mount Maunganui and the Karangahake Gorge. Secret swimming holes and island paradises are waiting for you. Follow our guide and be whisked away to the Coromandel Peninsula, one of the most unique and beautiful places you can visit in the world!