Hey, everyone! Well, time is just about up here on Aotearoa New Zealand. This will be my final post before I do a Rose, Thorn, Bouquet once I’m home and have had some time to reflect on everything. The grand finale of my time here was a trip to Rotoroa Island. Rotoroa Island was once… Read More The Grand Finale: Rotoroa Island
Hey, everyone! Well, Fiji feels like a distant dream already. I have been back in Aotearoa New Zealand for a week now and have three weeks left. Since I’ve been back, I’ve completed my road trip journey which consisted of traveling up to the northern tip of the north island. I am now back down… Read More Goodbye, Goldie: Completing the Road Trip
Hey, everyone! After leaving Rotorua, I spent the remainder of the week exploring the Bay of Plenty region and Coromandel. I hadn’t really planned out the North Island to the same extent as the South, so at times I’ve been winging it. That can be good, but can also be… not good. Haha. I kind… Read More Exploring the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel
Hey, everyone! I’ve just returned back to Queenstown after a week in Rakiura/Stewart Island. Rakiura translates to “Glowing Skies” – so named after sightings of the aurora by Māori folk. I’ll give the disclaimer now that I didn’t see the aurora… but that wasn’t my main purpose. The objective? Aotearoa New Zealand’s national bird –… Read More Rakiura: The Land of Glowing Skies
Hey, everyone! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas holiday. I spent the long weekend in Dunedin, hanging out with sea lions, albatross, and good views. I am sorry, but this is an extra, EXTRA long post. I hope you enjoy it haha. Queenstown to Dunedin After work on Friday, I met up with… Read More A Kiwi Christmas: Down to Dunedin
Hey, everyone! I made it to Queenstown – as I mentioned last week. It is so incredibly beautiful here. I’ve never lived long term in a location where I’m surrounded by massive mountains. It is very new for me, but I love it. Wellington to Queenstown I touched on this a little bit in my… Read More Queenstown: A New Career in a New Town