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Waterfalls, Caves, and Beaches – Heading North

Wairere Falls As we began to drive up to the Northland for our first farm stay (We work four hours a day in return for a bed for the night and meals), we saw a huge waterfall from the side of the road. We had planned our trip north well, and had extra time to…
Exploring Rotorua’s Geothermal Hot Spots and Hidden Gems

From Coromandel, we headed south to Rotorua, the geothermal hot spot! Rotorua as a town was founded in the late 1800’s as a tourist destination, and is Māori for ‘Second Lake’. You could immediately tell that you were in a geothermal area, just from the smell of sulfur (rotting eggs) assaulting your nostrils. The city…
Exploring Coromandel Peninsula: An Unforgettable Road Trip Experience

After our stay in Whatipu Beach, we began to head southeast out of the Auckland Region and into the Waikato Region, specifically towards the Coromandel Peninsula. Our campsite for the night was at the northernmost point of the peninsula, a little campsite called Fletcher Bay. We made the mistake of taking a little too long…
Whatipu Beach Adventure: Caves, Beach Walks, and Kiwi Hospitality

Our first stop – Whatipu Beach! After spending a few nights in the heart of Auckland, we were eager to begin exploring the island. We loaded up the van and headed to the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. Very quickly, the busy roads inside the city became windy one lane backroads, taking us closer to the…
We Bought a Van!

Update: We’re homeowners! (kinda) Once we had been approved for our Visas, we quickly decided that we wanted to purchase a van upon arrival, and travel as much as we possibly could. This would be cheaper than us renting a car, or staying in hostels the entire time. It also would give us more flexibility…
Goodbye Routine, Hello Kiwi Dream!

We just quit our jobs. Even now as I read that sentence, it feels so surreal. Eric and I recently quit our jobs in Alabama and are in the final preparations for our next adventure: Moving to the other side of the world. I am thrilled to announce that New Zealand will be our new…