Happy Holidays from AUSTRALIA!

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Greetings from sunny Melbourne!

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Best of: New Zealand South Island Road Trip 2015

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I don’t think I’ll ever stop dreaming of the two weeks Tom and I spent touring New Zealand’s South Island. Continue reading “Best of: New Zealand South Island Road Trip 2015”

NZ South Island Road Trip Stop 7: Seals, Seafood, and Seeing it for Yourself in Kaikoura

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After a couple of days rest (and study! There’s no such thing as a real vacation for this graduate student!) in Sumner, Tom and I packed up the car once more for our last stop on our great south island road trip: Kaikoura. Continue reading “NZ South Island Road Trip Stop 7: Seals, Seafood, and Seeing it for Yourself in Kaikoura”

NZ South Island Road Trip Stop 6: Visit Sumner

View of Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains from
View of Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains from the Port Hills

The coastline south of Christchurch is all gorgeous ocean views and craggy volcanic cliffs. Continue reading “NZ South Island Road Trip Stop 6: Visit Sumner”

NZ South Island Road Trip Stop 5: Colorful Surprises in Hokitika

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For whatever reason, I didn’t have high hopes for Hokitika. Continue reading “NZ South Island Road Trip Stop 5: Colorful Surprises in Hokitika”

Photo Blog: New Zealand from the Road

My trusty driver and I as we prepared to head off!
My trusty driver and I as we prepared to head off!

Unless you live in Australia or a smattering of Pacific Islands, New Zealand is not an easy place to get to. Continue reading “Photo Blog: New Zealand from the Road”

New Zealand Teaser

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Remember 2 months ago when I promised I’d write more about my New York life??

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[Featured Post] Best of: Nicaragua 2014

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I’ve been back from Nicaragua for nearly four months now, but my time there is still sitting heavily with me. Continue reading “[Featured Post] Best of: Nicaragua 2014”

Little Corn Island: Getting There is Half the Fun… Right?

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Typically, I am a big-time planner when I travel. Continue reading “Little Corn Island: Getting There is Half the Fun… Right?”

Pictures of Popoyo

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Well single reader, I have returned home from my great Nicaraguan adventure in one piece! Continue reading “Pictures of Popoyo”