by Sarah Gallo | May 6, 2016 | Accommodation Reviews, Australia/New Zealand, New Zealand, North Island, Reviews, South Island, Transportation Reviews
After speeding around Christchurch trying to find a petrol station open at 3:30am, we at last dropped off our rental car and made our way to the airport. Leaving David to continue on with my own journeys through Australia and Asia was difficult, to say the least. This...
by Sarah Gallo | May 4, 2016 | Accommodation Reviews, Australia/New Zealand, New Zealand, Reviews, South Island, Tour Company Reviews
From YHA Te Anau, we had to start making our way to Christchurch for our flight home. We decided to drive along the coast and take the Southern Scenic Route. Day 1 Unfortunately, we couldn’t see much during our first drive from Te Anau to Invercargill due to thick fog...
by Sarah Gallo | Apr 27, 2016 | Australia/New Zealand, New Zealand, Reviews, South Island, Tour Company Reviews, What Gets Your Heart Pumping
After having flown over the Dart River earlier in the day, it was time to experience the river itself. We were booked for a 12:30pm departure for the Dart River Wilderness Jet. As this was a last minute decision, we had no idea what to expect. We were met at the...
by Sarah Gallo | Apr 8, 2016 | Australia/New Zealand, New Zealand, Reviews, South Island, Tour Company Reviews
This New Zealand road trip should be re-named to the “Embrace Your Fear” road trip. Those that have read along know that I used to have a debilitating fear of flying. Five years ago, I was able to gain control of my panic attacks, and took power over my flights. This...
by Sarah Gallo | Apr 6, 2016 | Accommodation Reviews, Australia/New Zealand, New Zealand, Reviews, South Island
Since the weather was clearing up, David and I decided to walk from YHA Purple Cow to that famous Wanaka tree. Luckily, it was quite close! While I was hiking Roy’s Peak, David was out on his own relaxing photo-adventure around Wanaka. His first stop was for a view of...