New Zealand
New Zealand Road Trip: 2-Week South Island Itinerary
The South Island of New Zealand is heralded as more wild than the North. From rugged landscapes to amazing vistas, there's literally beauty around every corner. After spending a month road tripping around the country, we've put together our...
Euro Campers: Euro Sky Campervan Review
Our month long trip around New Zealand covered both the North Island and South Island. During this time we lived solely in a campervan (a Euro Sky to be exact). Learn why we chose Euro Campers, how much it costs, and other tips to level up your...
Must See Lord of the Rings Locations on the South Island
The Lord of the Rings (LotR) and The Hobbit trilogies were filmed all across New Zealand. From snow-swept mountains to forest vistas, the places they used as backdrops are absolutely stunning to see in person. No self respecting fan would consider...
10 Budget-Saving Tips for a New Zealand Road Trip
Many people will agree that one of the best ways to see and experience New Zealand is by taking a road trip. Road trips though aren’t the cheapest forms of travel. We learned loads about how to save money and stretch our dollar while in the...
Driving Tips for a New Zealand Road Trip
Whether this is your first time driving in a new country, or you're a seasoned pro at it, each country has it's own unique laws and rules of the road. This article covers all the driving tips we wish we'd known before climbing behind the wheel on...
Milford Sound Day Trip: What to Expect and is it Worth it?
Milford Sound is a jewel of New Zealand’s South Island and is on most people’s lists when planning their trip to the country. However, the trip out there can be expensive, especially for those traveling on a budget. What does it cost, what...
Epic Stargazing at New Zealand’s Dark Sky Reserve
Imagine the sun has just set, and you step outside to find the sky ablaze with millions of stars. Located within easy reach of both Queenstown and Christchurch, The Aoraki McKenzie Dark Sky Reserve is the perfect place to go stargazing. Don't miss...
New Zealand Road Trip: 2-Week North Island Itinerary
There are so many things to see and do in New Zealand that it can be challenging to decide where to go on your vacation. After spending a month traveling around the country, we've put together our ultimate 2-week North Island road trip itinerary....
How to Travel New Zealand
When preparing for our trip to New Zealand, we looked into all possible ways of traveling around the country. From renting a campervan to bus travel, there are options to fit all touring styles and budget. If you're struggling to pick which route...
15 Things to Know Before Going to New Zealand
New Zealand is an amazing island nation, and one we think everyone with a love of nature should add to their bucket list. As a more westernized country, traveling here is also fairly easy (not to say we still didn't get thrown for a loop every now...