The Pros and Cons of Travel
I am passionate about travel. Anyone visiting this site should be aware of this. But just because I love it doesn’t mean I’m not...
Walking the Paths of the Dead in New Zealand
“The way is shut. It was made by those who are dead, and the Dead keep it…” I'll admit it: I'm a huge “Lord...
How to Spend 36 Hours in Sydney
You have 36 hours to spend in Sydney, Australia. I know, I know — “That’s it?” you say, “That’s not enough time!” But you’re...
My Favorite Architecture in Dunedin, New Zealand
Dunedin may be best known for being home to Otago University and Baldwin Street, the steepest street in the world. But there's much more...
Climbing the Steepest Street in the World
“You mean people actually LIVE on this street? How do their cars make it up?” “Better question: How do their cars make it DOWN...
Where it All Began: It’s Carmen Sandiego’s Fault
I sat down not long ago and decided to try and pinpoint where it all began; to try and figure out what first sparked...
Milford Sound: Eighth Wonder of the World?
The day began early. Before 6 a.m., in fact, as myself and two travel buddies were picked up by a taxi and groggily deposited...
In Search of Seals: Hiking to Sinclair Head in Wellington
The morning was clear, crisp. A cool breeze whipped through Wellington's downtown streets – light for a city nicknamed “Windy Welly.” Deciding to take...
How to Deal with Travel-Wary Parents
So you've decided that you want to travel. Maybe on your own. Perhaps around the world. And now you have to break the news...
‘Ka mate! Ka mate!’ A Maori Haka History Lesson for Your Trip to New Zealand
Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora! I die! I die! I live! I live!Tenei te tangata puhuru huru This is the hairy...
NZ Drives: The Southern Scenic Route through the Catlins
While I was writing my post on my top 5 Roads Less Traveled in New Zealand, I realized that at least one of them...
Top 10 things to do in Pittsburgh
Since I was just in Pittsburgh (for an awesome concert), I decided it was time to spotlight my favorite things to do in one...
Seeing a living legend in concert: Paul McCartney in Pittsburgh
“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” Paul McCartney ended his 2010 North American tour with...
Musing on My Concept of Home and How Travel has Shaped It
I read something recently that mused about what “home” really means these days. Is it the place itself? The people? The possessions? The memories...
What is travel, and why do we do it?
Lately, as I’ve been trying to pinpoint all the reasons why I’m feeling so restless, I’ve also been thinking a lot about the nature...
10 Touristy Things to do in New York City
Let’s face it, New York City has a lot to see. And being in the Big Apple may turn even the most well-seasoned off-the-beaten-path...
Top 10 Foods (and Drinks) You Have to Try in New Zealand
So you’re traveling to New Zealand. You’ve picked out what adventure activities you’re going to try, what cities you’ll check out, and where you’re...