National Parks of New Zealand

If you think the National Parks in the US are gorgeous…. wait until you Google “national parks NZ”. Prepare to be blown away.We’re only going to be visiting New Zealand for 12 days (on the ground), and sadly, it’s not enough time to hit them all! We’ve been doing TONS of research and here are… Continue reading National Parks of New Zealand

Avoid iPhone Data Charges When Traveling Out of the Country

Disclaimer: I don’t know anything about Android or Windows Phones, I’m sorry! I can only speak on what I know… and that’s iPhones.Back in the day, there was nothing to worry about when you brought your cell phone overseas – because it just wouldn’t work unless you upgraded to an international plan. These days, with… Continue reading Avoid iPhone Data Charges When Traveling Out of the Country

Do I Need A Visa?

When visiting a new country, you should ALWAYS ask yourself this question as soon as your flights are booked – do I need a visa?A visa is a way of verifying you’re in good standing with your government and to track who is entering their country.  I found a wonderful website for checking this…. it’s… Continue reading Do I Need A Visa?

How To Pack for a Semester Abroad

As I’ve said before, I am a reformed over-packer. True Life: We wore all of our clothes on the plane to avoid being charged for heavy bags. I mean I really, really, REALLY badly overpacked. Always. It’s embarrassing to think about how much I towed around for almost no reason.When I was a senior in college,… Continue reading How To Pack for a Semester Abroad