Before I went on the Milford Track, I was extremely nervous. It felt like a big step (and, indeed, quite an impulsive one) to even press...

*Disclosure: Because this experience was so powerful and pivotal in my own interpretation of my time in New Zealand, I thought it would...

Rangitoto Island is a volcanic island about 25 minutes away from Auckland by ferry. It erupted from the sea almost 600 years ago, and it...

Waiheke Island is a beautiful island about 40 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland. A treasure in the ocean that surrounds the greater...

On Sunday I visited Hobbiton, the movie set for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Surrounded by rolling green hills dotted with...

Yesterday I visited the Waitomo Caves, which are about 2 hours south of Auckland. Originally discovered in the 19th century by an English...

Wynyard Crossing is a well-known location in Auckland. The actual “crossing” is a large drawbridge that is raised every five minutes to...

T2 is a small teashop located on Queen Street. I learned after my visit that T2 is a chain and they have locations all over New Zealand...

Cakes n Ladders is a small gaming café located a quick Uber ride away. This café offers nice snacks, deserts, and drinks along with over...

Price: Average Key Factor: Sweet Potato Fries, Dirty Milkshakes Fokker Bros is a small pub located near the Wynyard crossing. It is just...

Price: Cheap Key Factor: Inexpensive, delicious food Better Burger is a chain restaurant with three different locations within a...

Time: 4-8 Hours What to bring: 20-30$ (Ferry), Water, Food, Sunscreen, Walking shoes Rangitoto is a small island located directly across...

Camping with an Indian Pipe Holder, fending off a cabin-marauding red squirrel, and lobbying Congress in Minnesota's Hundred Years War...

Now on Audible.com SAMSARA an ecological thriller by David Adams Exchanging Western values for far-off Thailand, Gunnar Ray plans to...

Price: Average Key Factor: Local Beer QF Tavern (QFTAV) is a typical sports bar located directly on Queen Street. The bar has plenty of...

An adventure that five of the guys in our group took was to an Airbnb chalet near Piha Beach on the western coastline. Dave helped us...

The Sydney SEALIFE Aquarium was on my life list. Located next to Darling Harbor, the walk over showcased yachts in the harbor and a much...

When I first arrived in Sydney, my impression of the famed Harbor Bridge was that it may be too touristy for me; but after doing some...

The Art Gallery of New South Wales is absolutely a must-see when in Sydney. Although I entered unfamiliar with Australian art, what I saw...

Bondi is the most incredible place. The sand is gorgeous and the water is SO blue, it feels like paradise. I can’t believe it’s even...