The Yes Man- For the longest time I’ve been unable to shake the the, Clark Griswald esque, over planning on vacations. Even though I’ve wanted to I’ve had difficulty...
Ode to Joy
Ode to Joy- I’m sitting on top of a mountain in the New Zealand Southern Alps right now. On other side of a deep valley you can safely hear...
Ride, ride, ride, hitchin’ a ride
Ride, ride, ride, hitchin’ a ride- Hitchhiking is very common here in NZ. A big percentage of travelers I’m meeting are thumbing their way around the country. Everyone from...
Able Tasman
Able Tasman- I had the chance to finally slow down a bit and catch my breath in Able Tasman National Park. Able Tasman is at the northern end of...
Diversity is not just a tattoo shop
Diversity is not just a tattoo shop- The greatest thing about New Zealand is the diversity of landscape. All within a few hours drive you can find farm land,...
A Space Odyssey
A Space Odyssey – My first trek in New Zealand, and only planned for the North Island, was the Tongariro Northern Circuit. There is a better known day-hike section...
Auckland Bookends
Auckland bookends- Like the little cousin of Sydney, Auckland sits on an amazing harbor called Hauraki Gulf. There are several little islands in the surrounding area, but the blue...
In a van down by the ocean
In a van down by the ocean- I had been weighing my transportation options while in NZ and was leaning towards purchasing a car of my own and selling...
We Hit Turbulence
We hit turbulence- Getting into New Zealand was a bit of a shit show. I knew already to check the entry requirements for every country so on my last...
Australia Top 10’s
Australia top 10’s- THINGS I’LL MISS: 10-Skippy the bush kangaroo (think Lassie, but a kangaroo) 9-Four weeks paid vacation 8-Cool festivals in Sydney 7-Leaving my shoes on at airport...