The Perfect Way to Spend 3 Days in Queenstown, New Zealand
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The Perfect Way to Spend 3 Days in Queenstown, New Zealand

I wasn’t sure how I was going to like Queenstown. I’m admittedly not much of a fan of heights, and haven’t quite talked myself into the things that Queenstown is really famous for – like bungy jumping or skydiving. But after spending 3 days in Queenstown, I realized that there’s a lot to do both…

How to Plan an Amazing New Zealand South Island Road Trip
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How to Plan an Amazing New Zealand South Island Road Trip

I have never been to a place with as many diverse landscapes packed into a single place as the south island of New Zealand. And I live in California. From the rolling hills of Marlborough’s wine country, to the rocky peaks of Mount Cook and Mt. Aspiring, to the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound, and…

Gluten Free Queenstown, NZ: A Complete Guide
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Gluten Free Queenstown, NZ: A Complete Guide

The South Island of New Zealand, with the exception of Queenstown and Wanaka, was not the most Celiac-friendly place I’ve ever been, particularly in terms of finding gluten free restaurants. I ended up cooking for myself for 90% of the three week trip, and luckily New Zealand makes gluten free grocery shopping a breeze. However,…

The Best Gluten Free Foods in NZ Grocery Stores: My Picks
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The Best Gluten Free Foods in NZ Grocery Stores: My Picks

If you have celiac disease and are interested in a trip to New Zealand, but are worried about finding gluten free foods in NZ- don’t be. I have celiac disease and recently spent three weeks road-tripping around the South Island. I found plenty of great gluten free products at NZ grocery stores like New World,…

Gluten Free Wanaka: The Complete Travel Guide for Celiacs
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Gluten Free Wanaka: The Complete Travel Guide for Celiacs

Wanaka was our favorite city on the South Island (though we didn’t make it to Dunedin, which I’ve heard great things about) because it felt like Boulder with its great outdoor scene mixed with a similarly fantastic gluten free food and drink scene. After the trip, I was talking about which city I would be…

Traveling with Celiac Disease in New Zealand: NZ South Island Trip Recap
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Traveling with Celiac Disease in New Zealand: NZ South Island Trip Recap

The South Island of NZ is basically paradise, even for those of us traveling with celiac disease. Within several hours of driving, you can do world class hiking, see some of the most stunning landscapes in the world, drink wine from one of the best wine regions in the Southern Hemisphere, and get your heart…