New Zealand

Tips for Hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Thinking about attempting the 19.4 km Tongariro Crossing on your next trip to New Zealand? Check out these tips!

(Finally) conquering Tongariro, and a real-life knight in shining armor

Words aren’t enough to describe how absolutely brilliant this spot of Earth is. So maybe Tongariro was a good idea after all?

Preparing for the Tongariro Crossing by saying “my precious” over and over

Preparing for the Tongariro Crossing in the lakeside town of Taupo

Experiencing Maori culture at the Tamaki Village

First day jitters, sea kayaking in Narnia and homemade hot tubs.

New Zealand is a country that is so rich with outdoor beauty, you don’t want to spend any time inside if you can help it.

One last luxurious night before seven days of adventure.

Checking out Elim Christian Centre in Auckland with Kiwi Carmi

Ok, don’t freak out. This is so not a big deal. I’m just going to come out and say it.

My trip to metaphorical Puke Road in the Coromandel Peninsula.

Auckland was the perfect transition from Fijian beach to Kiwi camping.