We’ve officially found our favourite campground for a getaway in the Coromandel Region: Opoutere Coastal Camping. Opoutere is about 20 minutes north of Whangamata, on the southern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula. It’s a special haven that provides a mix…
A Camper’s Paradise on the Pacific: the Cabins at Steep Ravine
As you make your way north out of San Francisco, over the Golden Gate Bridge and into Mill Valley, the city traffic slowly starts to dissipate as you begin to ascend through coastal redwood forest into Mount Tamalpais State Park….
The Best of Golden Bay, New Zealand
If you’re looking for a laid-back getaway with a mix of beautiful mountain and beach scenery, great local food and drinks, and good vibes all around, look no further than magical Golden Bay. Situated on the northwest end of Abel…
A Treetop Wonderland in the Coromandel
One winter weekend, Tyson took me away for a night with no indication of where we were going. We hopped in the car from our Auckland apartment on a Saturday morning and hit the road, and it was only when…
Sweet Stays: Hopewell Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds
We thought we’d made a horrible decision as we pried ourselves away from the Sans Souci Inn in Golden Bay. There were three nights left in our holiday, and we’d booked a stay at Hopewell Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds……
