There are endless reasons why you should visit the South Island of New Zealand! The varied landscapes, friendly people, cute wildlife and epic hikes are just the beginning. The following destinations and activities were my absolute favorites during my South Island road trip. I would highly recommend you check them out! Keep in mind that…
Rocky Mountain Road Trip: Canoeing, Hiking, Grizzly Bears & Alpine Lake Dips
I was born and bred in Melbourne, Australia, but have based myself out of the USA for the last 20 months. My husband (Matthew) and I decided we needed to be back in Australia for some family commitments later this year. So the choices were either, 1. Take a few weeks leave from my day…
California Road Trip: Golden Mornings & Painted Skies
In late June I returned to California for the third time this year. There’s just something about the sunny state that keeps drawing me back. My husband and I had a 10-day adventure planned that would see us traverse from the beach to the mountains and back to the beach again. California Road Trip: Golden…
10 "Easy" Colorado Outdoor Adventures
If you haven’t been to Colorado yet then it’s about time to add it to your list! There are so many amazing places in the state to experience, some fairly easy and some are more challenging to get to. I have collated this list of my favorite “easy to get to” and reasonably accessible outdoor…
13 Hacks for Traveling like a Pro
These are my top hacks for making sure your travels are as comfortable, enjoyable and as easy as can be. Let me know what your travel hacks are in the comments section below! 13 Hacks for Traveling like a Pro 1. Always take tissues Handy for wiping up spillages, a bathroom stop somewhere not quite ideal,…
Top 10 Things to Do in Moab, Utah
Moab is a hub for adventure junkies, hikers, photographers, and campers. With two incredible National Parks at it’s doorstep… what’s not to like?! I do remember feeling slightly overwhelmed with options the first time I visited the area. If you haven’t been before or are hoping to get back soon, here are my top ten…
How To Make Travel A Priority & See More Of The World
“How do you have the time to travel when you work a 9-5 job?” “How can you afford to travel so often?” I get asked these two questions frequently. The simple answer is: I just make it work. Travel has always been important to me, and you can read about how I got into travel…
Wanderluster Interview: Get to Know Me
I was interviewed recently by Wander-Full for their Wanderluster series. Here is a short snippet of the questions. If you would like to check out the entire interview you can head on over to Wander-Full by clicking here. Originally published in April ’16 From a small family farm in Melbourne, to the impressive landscapes of Boulder,…
Tips For Traveling as a Couple: How to Not Kill Each Other
Traveling as a couple truly tests your love for one another. You aren’t usually “your best self” when you absolutely stink, are exhausted, stressed about money or homesick. But boy do you learn SO much about each other when your love is pushed to the limits. In this post, I’ll be sharing my tried and…
10 Tips for Winter Camping
I initially hated backcountry winter camping, mostly because I wasn’t doing it right! Over the years I have learned some tips and tricks to make the experience more comfortable. I hope you find these helpful! Be sure to leave your winter camping recommendations in the comments section. 10 Tips for Winter Camping 1. Use a…