After living in Auckland for a while, you start to get frustrated with the lack of activities to do in the city, especially the lack of budget friendly ones. We don't own a car in New Zealand, so we can't just drive and explore the area when we have nothing to do. Usually we don't … Continue reading 10 Budget Friendly Activities In Auckland
A Weekender in The Coromandel
Daniel and I have been living in Auckland for almost a year and a half now, but we still hadn't yet made a trip over to Auckland's widely discussed neighbor during our time here. The Coromandel is one of New Zealand's beauties, and is an amazing place to spend a weekend (or even a month) … Continue reading A Weekender in The Coromandel
7 Day-Trips To Take From Auckland
Discovery Diaries We all know the city of Auckland has a lot to offer itself, but some days you just feel like getting out of the city! And then you're stuck with the "Where should we go?" scenario. Well, this post is meant to solve all your travel troubles, and hopefully inspire you to head … Continue reading 7 Day-Trips To Take From Auckland
Rotorua, NZ Travel Guide
For such a small city, Rotorua has a lot to offer. We just got back from a weekend trip to Rotorua, and even though we only stayed 2 nights, we sure were able to fit a lot in. I have put together a list of some of my favorite activities we did, as well as … Continue reading Rotorua, NZ Travel Guide
Tongariro Crossing: NZ Must Do!
Earlier this year, Daniel and I decided to do a spur of the moment trip down to Taupo, New Zealand to do the iconic Tongariro Crossing, which is about a 20km hike/walk. It is one of the most popular day hikes in New Zealand, and tourists come from all over to experience its many features. … Continue reading Tongariro Crossing: NZ Must Do!
Weekend Getaway in Fiji
Never did I imagine that I would have the chance to experience a weekend getaway in the Fiji Islands, but I did! The trip had its positives along with its negatives, and even though Daniel and I were only there for a few days, if we ever went back we'd do it completely different. Fiji … Continue reading Weekend Getaway in Fiji
Queenstown, NZ
Queenstown does not disappoint. The first time I visited Queenstown was about 2.5 years ago, when 4 other girls and I took a road trip for our Spring Break and drove all around both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. We had short stoppage time at each place we saw because we were driving, … Continue reading Queenstown, NZ
Auckland Wintergardens
THE AUCKLAND DOMAIN: Wintergardens We discovered this hidden gem by Google... yay Google! Daniel and I were bored one day, and wanted to find something new to do and this came up on our search. I was immediately all for it. I mean, how could you not be? It's free, it's flowers, and it's just … Continue reading Auckland Wintergardens
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