When we travel, we’re not really consistent in the type of lodging we stay in. We definitely make decisions based on what type of trip it is, location, price, etc! Sometimes it’s Airbnb, sometimes it’s a hotel, sometimes it’s a friends spare bedroom or couch 🙂 I was recently asked about where we stayed in… Continue reading Where We Stayed: New Zealand Edition
Category: New Zealand
New Zealand Travel Diary: Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier
After our beautiful road trip down the coast, we found ourselves in a heavenly little hotel in a cute little town! We stayed at Franz Josef Oasis and absolutely loved it. Modern, but comfortable decor, good location to town (but kind of on the outskirts so its scenic!), and even had a fireplace in the… Continue reading New Zealand Travel Diary: Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier
New Zealand Travel Diary: Road Trip Down the West Coast (of the South Island)
Back to our regularly scheduled New Zealand programming…. After we left the Abel Tasman area, we had about a 6-7 hr drive ahead of us, as our next stop was Franz Josef and Fox Glacier area (more on that soon!), so we decided to make a true road trip out of it and stop anywhere… Continue reading New Zealand Travel Diary: Road Trip Down the West Coast (of the South Island)
New Zealand Travel Diary: Abel Tasman National Park & Nelson
I’m back with some more New Zealand travel coverage! It was quite the trip, and I’ve got at least 3 more posts after this one. After we left the little slice of heaven that is Napier, we headed towards Abel Tasman National Park, which is in the northern area of the south island.  On… Continue reading New Zealand Travel Diary: Abel Tasman National Park & Nelson
Our Visit to Napier & Hawke’s Bay – New Zealand Travel Diary
While our stay in Napier was brief, it certainly left its mark on me.  The quaint, beach side, Art Deco towns charm is unprecedented. Not to mention, it is situated in one of the most prestigious wine regions in New Zealand (or the world, if we are talking Sauvignon Blanc).  Wine, waves and… Continue reading Our Visit to Napier & Hawke’s Bay – New Zealand Travel Diary
Renting a Car vs. Renting a Camper Van in New Zealand
When we decided to go to New Zealand, we knew we’d need a mode of transportation. Unlike Europe, New Zealand is spread out and more recently developed. Trains and public transportation are almost non existent, especially between different regions. We knew renting a car (and driving on the other side of the road!) was in… Continue reading Renting a Car vs. Renting a Camper Van in New Zealand
Packing List for New Zealand
It took me WEEKS to figure out what I was going to bring to New Zealand. The weather was changing every time I looked, wavering from cold to warm. Not to mention we were traveling a significant distance (over 1400 miles, essentially the distance between Orlando, FL and Minneapolis, MN). We were facing temps between 40… Continue reading Packing List for New Zealand