Hey, everyone! I am currently sitting in my hostel in Waiheke Island, killing time before heading to the 7pm ferry. I had bought an “off-peak pass” which means I can’t take it until the evening. So… what better time than to write my blog? I came to Waiheke to get out of the city for… Read More Waiheke 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! Oh, man, it has been a full ass week. While I was initially hesitant about leaving the South Island, I have been really enjoying my time on the North so far. It has sort of exceeded my expectations, which is really nice. Read on! Whanganui Last week, I took the ferry from Picton… Read More Wellington to Rotorua: Volcanoes, Hot Springs, Mud Pools
Hey, everyone! The weeks continue to be busy, as is the trend lately. So many things to do and so little time left – strangely. Jasper mentioned to me today, “I was reading your blogs and I realized… you actually do something every week!” That’s the idea. One hike/adventure a week, and I’d say it… Read More Final Farewells and a Quick Trip to Jack’s Point
Hey, everyone! What a chock-full week this has been! Lots going on, and never a dull moment. Except for the times where I took naps whenever I could haha. While hiking up Roy’s Peak was a major highlight of the week, I think Abby’s farewell doings take the cake. Read on! Roy’s Peak Over the… Read More Roy’s Peak
Hi, everyone! Last week was a good one. Birthday parties, charity fundraisers, and a trip up to the summit of a mountain with friends. Read on! Juanito’s Birthday Juanito had a birthday party on Monday night. After work, Jasper and I got ready and drove over to his place. Similarly to our recent staff party… Read More A Visit to Coronet Peak
Hey, everyone! This past week has been quite packed with some fun events in Queenstown and then a long weekend trip up to Christchurch. While I love Queenstown, it was good to get away and check out the final of the “big cities” in Aotearoa New Zealand – if only for a few days. Halfway… Read More Matariki in Christchurch
Hey, everyone! While I didn’t really do much exploring the past week, it was certainly quite eventful. From birthdays to work parties to movie nights and dinners with friends… it’s been busy! Winter Staff Party The main event that everyone at the hostel/work was excited for was our work party. It’s not guaranteed, but typically… Read More Queenstown Cowboys
Hey, everyone! It has been a relatively chill week in terms of exploration but I think Oamaru was enough for a few weeks haha. The highLIGHTS of the week was probably LUMA – which is Queenstown’s annual light festival. There have been some other bits and bobs throughout the week as well but LUMA was… Read More LUMA Light Festival (and Other Things)
Hey, everyone! The big weekend was planned weeks ago and while it was slow to arrive initially, the last week flew by. Before I knew it, I was driving three and a half hours with Goldie to get to the east coast of the South Island. A solo weekend in Oamaru ended up being exactly… Read More An Outsider in Oamaru