A Travel Blog by Katie Chavez
The Galapagos Islands may be well known for the unique animals that live there, but the Galapagos beaches are pretty damn incredible too. In fact, the Galapagos Islands are home to some of the most beautiful beaches in South America. I know – I wasn’t expecting that either! We spent three weeks on the Galapagos […] Read more…
Month Eighty-Eight was a pretty great one. I spent half the month traveling and the other half between the Gorge and Denver. I started the month working Jack Johnson at the Gorge which was my favorite show of the year, and then in the four days between Jack Johnson and the last event of the […] Read more…
If you love gorgeous and deserted beaches, clear turquoise waters, Maori culture, and rugged coastlines then don’t miss doing a Northland road trip from Auckland to Cape Reinga, at the northernmost tip of New Zealand. Despite living in the North Island of New Zealand for the majority of my life there, I only really started […] Read more…
Want some more ideas to add to your summer in Sydney Bucketlist? Then read on to find some offbeat things to do during summer in Sydney. The summer season is my absolute favorite time to be in Sydney, with beach swims, gorgeous coastal bush hikes, outdoor markets, harbor cruising and drinking beers in the sun. […] Read more…
For many people, an overseas vacation is a short break from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life and an opportunity to splurge at a luxury hotel and eat out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But for others, traveling is a long-term lifestyle, and the more you can save along the way, the longer you […] Read more…
Planning a trip to Sydney? Don’t miss experiencing Sydney’s incredible nature while you are there by exploring on foot. Here is my pick of the best walks in Sydney to help with your planning. Over the 17 months that I lived in Sydney, I made it my mission to discover as many best Sydney walks […] Read more…
If you are planning a Waiheke weekend, check out these fun things to do on Waiheke Island including hiking, beaches, wineries, and more… I first visited the beautiful Waiheke Island when I was a kid growing up in Auckland. I have hazy memories of deserted beaches and eating ice cream from the dairy (that’s a […] Read more…
Are you planning a fun Yucatan Itinerary and want to add some lesser-known places to escape the crowds? Then read on… The Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is a gorgeous place full of white sand beaches, dreamy tropical islands, pretty towns with colorful buildings and cobblestone streets, tons of Mexican culture including delicious local dishes, cenotes […] Read more…
Want to know the best things to do in Matakana in North Auckland? I got you! Read on to find out more… Whenever I return to Auckland I always try to make it up to North Auckland, particularly Matakana, for at least a night. Located one hour from the city center, lovely Matakana feels like […] Read more…
If you are looking for an island paradise in Fiji then look no further – Nacula Island is it! Find out why you should visit beautiful Nacula Island… There are many, many places that could be called paradise in this beautiful world that we live in, especially because the word paradise can mean many different […] Read more…