by Jenna Thomas | Feb 24, 2015 | Destinations, New Zealand
After a month on the beaches of the North Island, Ben and I were ready for mountains. So after crossing Cook Strait and stopping for a leisurely wine tasting in Marlborough, we set our sights on Nelson Lakes National Park. It was conveniently halfway between wine...
by Jenna Thomas | Feb 19, 2015 | Destinations, New Zealand
I’ll be honest, when I read that the ferry across Cook Strait was often a white-knuckle experience, I was more than a little excited. The thrill-seeker in me was hoping for a big swell; I wanted the adventure of cresting a big wave and plunging nose first down the...
by Jenna Thomas | Feb 16, 2015 | Destinations, New Zealand, Round the World Travel
Because we decided to spend our daily budget entirely on food and drink while in Wellington, it was important to find free things to do. We were in luck; there were enough activities and sights to keep us occupied for four days of sightseeing. All of the following are...
by Jenna Thomas | Feb 12, 2015 | Destinations, New Zealand, Round the World Travel
To make it clear just how much I loved Wellington, I’ll have to start by pointing out that for our first four weeks in New Zealand, Ben and I barely ate in restaurants. After paying for campsites and activities, we could just afford to buy food from supermarkets and...
by Jenna Thomas | Feb 9, 2015 | Destinations
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing has been called one of the world’s best day hikes. It winds between two recently active volcanoes, Mt. Tongariro and Mt. Ngauruhoe, and passes bright blue lakes, steaming vents in the earth’s surface, and eerie black lava...
