Milford Sound is remote. Very remote. It’s here that you’ll find New Zealand scenery on a scale you’ve likely never experienced. But is it worth the 4+ hour drive ONE WAY from Queenstown just to see nature? In short, yes. As I told Kevin, it would be like flying halfway…
Queenstown remains one of my favorite places in all of New Zealand. Call me an adrenaline junkie, but I love all the insane activities you can do here. I first came to Queenstown in my early 20’s as a student where I braved jumping off the Kawarau Bridge, the first-ever…
Known around the world for its fruit-forward Sauvignon Blanc, the Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine region. Any good wine buff could tell you that New Zealand’s Marlborough wine is among the best. And what better way to explore it than by bike? Getting ready to explore New Zealand’s wine country…
A trip to New Zealand wouldn’t be complete without a stop in Rotorua, located about a 3 hour drive south east of Auckland on the North Island. If you’re looking for a quiet, pastoral village… Well, Rotorua might not be the right place for you. This town is buzzing with…
We finally arrived in New Zealand! After the 13-hour New Zealand Air flight direct from Los Angeles, we were ready to get out and explore. Like most travelers, Auckland will be your first stop. But don’t make the mistake of skipping it. After all, this is New Zealand’s largest city…
California’s gold country, just east of Sacramento stretching across El Dorado, Amador, Tuolumne and Calaveras counties, is always an adventure. And I’m not just saying that because it snowed several inches this past visit (which I completely did NOT expect!). We aren’t in Los Angeles, that’s for sure! I don’t…
We love traveling to far off destinations. But every so often it’s just nice to stay close to home. And let’s just say, our latest trip couldn’t be much closer after staying at the LA Athletic Club (LAAC) in downtown Los Angeles for a mini staycation. Kevin relaxes in our spacious suite…
We can’t get enough of Mexico’s wine country, Valle De Guadalupe. As our readers know, it’s become an annual tradition for me and my husband to visit each January to celebrate our anniversary. Inside a new wine bar/restaurant called Bodegas. That wine wall is insane! I felt so tempted to…
Planning a trip to Ensenada, Mexico, and not sure what to do? There are so many activities but where to start? The winding road stretching from Tijuana to Ensenada makes it hard to keep your eyes on the road! We love our adventures in Mexico. For the past 5 years,…
This post is in honor of my mom, Mary Lou. One week ago, she passed away peacefully after a 8-month battle with pancreatic cancer. It’s a terrible disease that took her from us way too soon. Life in the fast lane! Taking my mom out for a spin in the…
