A Travel Blog by Katie Chavez
Looking at hiking the Grand Canyon in the Blue Mountains? Read on to find everything you need to know… I have hiked numerous trails around Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls including two of the biggies in the area– Wentworth Pass and Federal Pass – during previous visits to the Blue Mountains. On my most recent visit, […] Read more…
Are you interested in visiting Coromandel Town on New Zealand’s North Island? Use my extensive list of the best things to do in Coromandel Town and start planning your trip… Coromandel Town is a special place. It attracts creative souls and spiritual seekers and fosters a community of both. You won’t find a McDonald’s or […] Read more…
If you want to visit one of the most beautiful beach towns in New Zealand, check out my list of the best things to do in Mount Maunganui… Affectionately known as “the Mount” by locals, Mount Maunganui is actually a beach suburb of Tauranga but it’s pretty much like its own town. It is named […] Read more…
If you are looking for a stunning and not particularly hard day hike in the Wanaka area, I highly recommend hiking the Rob Roy Glacier Track in Mount Aspiring National Park – here is everything you need to know… Of the 13 National Parks in New Zealand, Mount Aspiring National Park has got to be […] Read more…
If you are curious about working with penguins or want to visit the Little Penguins at Manly in Sydney, then read on… I have had some fairly unusual jobs in my life so far. I have been a receptionist at a haunted hotel and at an indoor paintball studio. I have been a game day […] 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 a multi-day hike in the Auckland area, I highly recommend hiking the Hillary Trail. Here is my experience… Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand, both in physical size and population, with 1.67 million people residing in this thriving metropolis. There are numerous big-city benefits of living in Auckland […] 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, I only really started exploring […] Read more…
If you are planning to go glamping in Wairarapa then this post is for you. Read about my experience glamping Wairarapa… The plan for my first glamping experience included a stay in a kickass remote hut set in native New Zealand bush, but even the best-laid plans don’t always turn out how you expect them […] 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…