Learning about the Maori Culture in Rotorua

I woke up this morning super excited about the educational day ahead of me. Today I would learn more about the Maori culture – the original inhabitants of New Zealand. Since Tama is part Maori and knowledgable about his history, he was going to be a solid tour...

I Drove 110 on the Left Side

Tama and I didn’t have any big plans today except for driving down to Rotorua. And ya know, stopping off and eating something somewhere at some point. Priorities, c’mon. So we left Whitianga around 10:30am and hit that open road. To be honest, sometimes I...

Moody Weather at New Chums Beach

There are some things that have become pretty standard with Tama and I’s travel this week. But the #1 thing? We both sleep in until about 11am. And you know what? I’m totally ok with this. I haven’t been able to sprawl out on a king-sized bed for...

A Bit of Brunch

It’s official – Tama and I are in such chill moods. We’ve both been pretty hectic lately, and we just can’t seem to motivate each other to do anything productive. More often than not, we encourage each other to not do anything. We all need...

Jet Skiing My First Full Day in Auckland

Back in Indonesia, Tama and I had our routine. I would go lay out by the pool, he would sleep in until about 11am, and then we’d both meet up and grab brunch. We did this for weeks. Though we’re not in Indonesia anymore but instead in Auckland, part of that routine is...