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Welcome to our blog! We are Callum and Rachel, a married couple who love to travel, take pictures, and write about our experiences. Follow us as we count countries and make memories. Maybe we’ll inspire you to pack your bags too!

South Island Road Trip (Part 2 of 2): Big Hikes

February 22, 2023

Mount Cook Maybe I should start a blog about hiking for people who don’t like hiking. I am not sure it is something people want but I would read a blog like that. I would love to know what I’m getting into with some real truth bombs about distances, terrain, and an honest review on … More South Island Road Trip (Part 2 of 2): Big Hikes

South Island Road Trip (Part 1 of 2): Picton to Wanaka

February 7, 2023

From Wellington it is very easy to take a ferry to the South Island of New Zealand. The cost was about $500 for our little compact car and us two, and the journey was 3.5 hours long. We docked in a town called Picton and drove to Blenheim, where we stayed for two nights. These … More South Island Road Trip (Part 1 of 2): Picton to Wanaka

Kia Ora to the North Island!

January 29, 2023

New Zealand is amazing. For the first time, us Aussies travelled the 5,343 kms from Perth to Auckland to begin a new kind of adventure. We have often asked each other, “When are we going to go to New Zealand?” knowing we should probably make it a priority, since we live so close. The direct … More Kia Ora to the North Island!