5 Rules for a Successful Santa Cruz Beach House Weekend
The family gathered in Santa Cruz last weekend for a celebration of my Mother's birthday. We've been doing a version of this each summer since…
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24 Hours Hiking and Boating around Milford Sound, New Zealand
Rob and I saved the biggest must-see sight on the south island of New Zealand for the last few days of trip. Milford Sound is…
The Pretty Drive Between Fox Glacier and Queenstown, New Zealand
This is a popular drive on the south island of New Zealand for a reason. Not only does Highway 6 here connect two must-see areas,…
An Icy Exploration of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers in New Zealand
From the rain forest beaches along Highway 6, it is just a short drive up into New Zealand's glacier territory. For our visit, we decided…
Glow Worms and Blue Gorges in Hokitika, New Zealand’s West Coast
Rob and I headed south along the west coast road from Motueka for the final few days of our trip. Highway 6 is known as…
A Sleepy Week in Beach-Front Motueka, New Zealand
After Stewart Island, my favorite place in New Zealand was the sleepy town of Motueka, about 30 minutes north of Nelson on the South Island.…
Beaches and Farms of Nelson, New Zealand on the Outskirts
When we first arrived in Nelson, I wasn't sure that I liked it. Our campsite had mosquitos and sand flies, there were a lot of…
Crayfish Hike in Kaikoura, New Zealand
The word "Kaikoura" means "crayfish meal" - so it only makes sense that Rob and I would partake of the bay's giant lobster-like crustaceans before…
Eating and Beaching in Kaikoura, New Zealand
Kaikoura is a wonderful spot in New Zealand! A local favorite for beach vacations, Rob said the landscape looked like a combination of California (rocky…
A Week Working in Christchurch, New Zealand
Rob and I spent a week working from Christchurch, the earthquake-devastated commercial hub on the east coast of New Zealand. We spent most of our…