Growing up, I always loved driving through the Karangahake Gorge on road trips to Mount Maunganui. The steep sides of the gorge are stunning, making the drive a beautiful experience,…
One Day in Rotorua: Itinerary + Map of the Best Sights (2025)
Rotorua is a tourist hotspot in the center of Aucklands North Island. Tourists have been attracted here for generations because of the bubbling mud pools, natural hot springs, beautiful nature,…
Northland Road Trip: Best Places to Visit (2025)
Northland is an underrated area of New Zealand that visitors often skip. But it is an amazing area full of unspoiled beaches with clear blue water. A Northland Road Trip…
Dukes Nose Hike: One of Northland’s Best Views! (Route)
The Dukes Nose Hike is an amazing day hike with some of the most spectacular views in Northland, New Zealand. Considering how beautiful the hike is, it is relatively unknown….
Lane Cove Hut: Spend a Night under Duke’s Nose & Stars
If you’re looking for an escape to nature in New Zealand, one of the best ways is to stay at a DOC hut. Lane Cove Hut is one of the…
Omanawanui Track: An Epic Ridge Walk near Auckland
Located at the entrance to the Manukau Harbor, the Omanawanui Track is a scenic escape into the West Coast’s rugged beauty. The track gives you stunning views of huge cliffs…
Mercer Bay Loop Walk: Auckland’s Best Short Hike
The Mercer Bay Loop Walk is a stunning track not too far from the center of Auckland. It is a short 2.1 km (0.6 miles) walk but packs a whole…
15 Best Walks in Auckland for Weekend Adventures (2025)
Auckland is a large multicultural city surrounded by beautiful nature, situated between two stunning harbors and dotted with over 50 extinct volcanoes. The landscape is full of walks perfect for…
How to get from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango (Xela) Cheap
Quetzaltenango (Xela) is a city often skipped by travelers to Guatemala. It is rough around the edges and not the perfect Instagrammy town that so many travelers seek. But it…
How to get from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlan Cheap
Lake Atitlan is an amazing lake in Guatemala that is a must-visit for any traveler in this fascinating country. Most travelers will arrive in Guatemala City which is a sprawling…
Lower Mayan Trail: Lake Atitlan’s Prettiest Walk (Tips!)
Lake Atitlan is a beautiful lake with spectacular scenery. One of the best ways to appreciate it is to hike the Lower Mayan Trail. This beautiful trail is one of…
San Juan La Laguna Mirador: How to get there + What to do
The San Juan La Laguna Mirador Kaqasiiwaan is a colorful wooden lookout with some of the best views of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala! San Juan La Laguna is a beautiful…