The best places to visit in New Zealand as a first-timer

Aotearoa New Zealand is a bucket list destination for so many reasons. I've been lucky enough to go twice in under 10 years, and it's no secret that I love it in the Land of the Long White Cloud. However, if you're visiting New Zealand as a first-timer, it can be overwhelming. There's a lot … Continue reading The best places to visit in New Zealand as a first-timer

How To Pack Light For A Long Trip

Just because you’re going on a long trip doesn’t mean you have to take all your worldly possessions with you. Chances are you’re not going to use, wear, or need half the stuff in your backpack, but what you will get is a lovely radiating back pain that’s going to be your constant companion as you lug the giant monstrosity that is your luggage around your destination.