Planning a road trip on the North Island of New Zealand? You’re in the right place. We just got back from our second trip to New Zealand, and spent our time exploring as much of the North Island as we possibly could over the course of more than three weeks on the road. On the…
Is there a better way to spend a morning than hiking past a gorgeous waterfall and climbing through the brush with views of not one, but two active volcanoes? The Tama Lakes track takes you through a beautiful, desolate landscape where you’ll have simultaneous views of Mount Ngāuruhoe, the inspiration for Mount Doom in the…
When most hikers in the Seattle area think about hiking near North Bend, the first trail that inevitably comes to mind is the epic hike up to Mount Si. However, that trail is really only accessible to a small percentage of would-be hikers thanks to the steep climb and relatively long mileage that puts it…
Wondering where to stay in Montreal? We’ve fallen head over heels in love with Montreal, and are here to help you do the same. It’s a great city with everything we love: a thriving art and culture scene, a charming Old Town, and a great food and drink scene. Oh, and good public transportation! The…
Before getting into the guide to our favorite coffee shops in Mexico City below, which will take you through our favorite cafes to add to your coffee list, I’d like to take a quick detour to Colombia for some important context. After spending six weeks in Colombia a few years ago, a country that has…
A lot of people – including us, to be fair – overlook Milan for more “sexy” cities in Italy like Rome, Florence, and Venice. And, to be honest, that probably makes sense for a first trip to Italy. In fact, our 10 day Italy itinerary (written for first-timers) skips Milan and focuses instead on those…