We spent 13 days road tripping around New Zealand’s South Island. One thing we learned is that people definitely aren’t exaggerating when they say New Zealand is one of the most beautiful places in the world! We filled our days with scenic drives, hiking, and exploring new cities along the way. Here’s the break down of our 13 days on the curvy, curvy roads of New Zealand!  Read More

After a bittersweet departure from Southeast Asia, we had a long journey to Australia. After 21 hours of travel, including a long overnight layover in Kuala Lumpur, we finally arrived in Melbourne for a quick 48 hour stay! We were immediately struck with a bit of reverse culture shock and sticker shock. Here’s how we still enjoyed Melbourne on a tight timeline and budget. Read More

A lot of things have changed while we’ve been on the road: the weather, customs, our view of other countries, the way we communicate, our priorities, but one of the most tangible things that has changed over the last 3 months has been the items in our backpacks. Let’s take a peak at how our style (or lack there of) has evolved, shall we? Read More