So you might be wondering what is it like to take a Campervan through New Zealand? We are not regular vanlife-rs but we thought it might be really fun to try for our time in the South Island of New Zealand. In fact, it was a great way to see the top places to visit in New Zealand. If you are interested in our complete itinerary for the South Island, check out this post here. Exploring New Zealand via campervan…
There are eight main Hawaiian islands, seven of which are permanently inhabited. However there are four main islands that people visit when they head to Hawaii: Oahu (Honolulu is located here, along with Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor), Maui (has the beautiful Road to Hana and Haleakela National Park), The Big Island of Hawaii (Has Volcanoes National Park), and Kauai (nicknamed The Garden Island and much more lush and untouched). Considering Kauai is nicknamed “The Garden Island”, it’s fitting that…
If you have read any of the recent posts, you know that we have really been looking forward to our trip to Spain. We snagged some awesome flight deals from Delta and got roundtrip tickets for < $500. We decided we wanted to not spend too much time traveling around and so we split the trip between just two places, Mallorca and Barcelona (read all about the Barcelona here). We had a slight hiccup on the way out with an…
The second leg of our trip to Spain was a visit to Barcelona. Barcelona is an amazing city. We were thoroughly impressed. In my opinion, the two most incredible things to do in Barcelona were the Sagrada Familia and The Palau de la Música Catalana. You will see many pictures of both here. I also really enjoyed the cable car ride from Barceloneta to Montjuïc as it showcased an incredible view of the city. You can find a complete Barcelona…
Neither words nor pictures could possibly describe the beauty of New Zealand. And while I thought that the North Island was incredibly cool, I can see why some people only ever make it to the South Island of New Zealand. It was incredible and the country really has something for everyone. While we chose to go on more adventurous hiking in most of our destinations, there were plenty of short walks and stunning sights to be seen from the comfort…
Visiting the turquoise blue waters of Havasupai is high on many people’s Arizona bucket list. This May marked my second trip to Havasupai so I wanted to provide a comprehensive overview of my Havasu Falls Hike. This is a trip of a lifetime so you want to be prepared. Permits First off, you need a permit in order to go to Havasupai. It is not something that you can day hike or even get remotely close without a permit. There…
For the second year in a row, my trip to Havasupai included a trek down to the confluence of the Havasu Creek and the Colorado River. And for the second year, hiking to the Confluence at Havasupai was the most dramatic part of my backpacking trip. Let me start off right away by saying I’m just sharing my experience and not looking for anything other than that… My first time hiking to the Confluence at Havasupai last year my girl…
As we are getting closer to the end of the year, something people often think about as they plan out resolutions is what they want to improve in their life. For some people, it’s weight loss. For others, maybe it’s financial. But then for others, it’s to travel more. In this Wanderlust Wednesday blog post, we will discuss how to plan your dream vacation. This is perfect for those who are tired of saying “someday” and ready to make it…
If you are headed to Zion National Park and planning to hike, you may have heard of Angels Landings or the Narrows. While both are excellent hike choices, neither are as amazing as the Subway. Hiking the Subway in Zion National Park requires a permit but it is worth the hassle. Hiking the Subway in Zion National Park There are two ways to explore The Subway (the Left Fork of North Creek). Permits are required regardless of the direction of…
After traveling for work for just under 3 years and taking approximately 800 flights during that time, I have learned a few things about business travel. So if you are new to the world of corporate travel, welcome! This week’s Wanderlust Wednesday post will give you 7 business travel tips to make your life easier. Sign up for TSA PreCheck It always amazes me when veteran travelers haven’t taken the TSA PreCheck plunge. Traveling becomes much easier and more enjoyable…