A resort playground and ritzy camping experience Dunton Hot Springs is one of the most unique settings I have ever been in. Dunton is a former mining town turned ghost town transformed incredible resort. Below is information on staying at the camp and what it’s like during a wedding. Click here for a long weekend […]
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May
May
Skip Zurich or Geneva and head to the Bernese Oberland region instead! Take the train to Interlaken and use as a home base to explore the quaint storybook Swiss villages that make this country so special. Reasons to visit below: Enchantment The small Bernese Oberland villages – some carless! – offer a real chance to […]
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May
May
Length of trip: 5 Days | Accommodations: 3 nights at hotel in Interlaken City, 1 night at hotel in Lauterbrunnen | Transportation: Walking in town, traveling via trains, ferries and cable cars| Traveled with: A girlfriend | Type of Trip: Emphasis on adventure, hiking and unique storybook towns along the way | Highlights: Canyoning, skydiving, train to Jungfraujoch and quaint mountain villages […]
07
May
May
Tips for rental cars and road trips in NZ! New Zealand was my first experience renting a car where residents (and visitors -some of whom don’t know what they are doing!) drive on the left side of the road. Here’s what I learned: It takes some getting used to. We booked a car on day […]
06
May
May
I packed a carry-on bag and backpack to New Zealand. Below is what I brought and what I would leave at home if I had a time machine. 2 books because it was a long journey. 1 book would have been fine in retrospect. The longer flights always have entertainment and it’s best to get some […]
06
May
May
If you’re visiting New Zealand, below are the most unique gifts or souvenirs to look for on the North and South Island. ROTORUA MUD Mud is perhaps the most basic of all the face masks, dating back to 1200 BC. This mud takes it up a notch. Although there is geothermal activity in several places […]
05
May
May
Food is not the reason to go to New Zealand. That being said, there are definitely some must try dishes when you are there: HAND PIES No forks allowed! You’ll find these everywhere. The most popular are mince pies and some variety of chicken. I highly recommend the Steak and Cheese at Fergbaker or the […]
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Apr
Apr
Total Days: 14 days not including 2+ travel days | Accommodations: Hotels/Hostels | Transportation: Rented a car | Traveled with: A girlfriend | Type of Trip: Focus on nature and scenery, with unique hiking or water-based activities | Highlights: Waiheke Island, Cathedral Cove, Tongariro Crossing, Queenstown scene, Milford Sound overnight cruise, Rippon Vineyards, Hooker Valley […]
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Apr
Apr
Total Days: 9 days on the South Island | Accommodations: Hotels/Hostels in central downtown Queenstown, Te Anau, Wanaka, Mount Cook, Tekapo and Christchurch, and one night on a Milford Sound Cruise | Traveled with: A girlfriend | Type of Trip: Focus on mountains, hiking and unique scenery | Highlights: Queenstown scene, Milford Sound, Rippon Vineyard, […]
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Apr
Apr
Total Days: 6 | Accommodations: Hotels/Hostels | Transportation: Aukland is walkable and rented a car for the rest of the trip| Traveled with: A girlfriend | Type of Trip: Focus on beaches and unique scenery | Highlights: Waiheke Island, Tongariro Crossing Hike, beach walks and kayaking trips There are so many different routes you could […]