A Hike Up to Key Summit

Today was a flood of emotions. I woke up this morning to several texts letting me know that one of my friends back in the Gold Coast had died. From the news that I got, Tom went out swimming with friends, but the current was too strong. He crashed into nearby rocks...

Cruising Down Milford Sound

When I was first exposed to pictures of New Zealand years ago, Milford Sound was one of the first things I saw. I was drawn in by its steep, sea cliffs (one of tallest in the world) and dark waters. It was in that moment that I put it on The List. And today is the day...

Eating the Notorious Fergburger

Back home in Dallas, I would consider myself a Burger Connoisseur, and I do not take this title (nay, responsibility) lightly. I’m bold enough to say that In-N-Out burgers are mediocre at best, Whataburger is vastly underrated (for fast food standards), and that Hop...

Learning to Stay Flexible in Tekapo

I’m going to give you the best travel tip I’ve learned thus far: you must remain flexible. Things will not always go your way – guaranteed. As the Greek philosopher Heraclitus would say, “the only thing that is constant is change.” So you have to be ok with...

Hop, Skip, and a Flight to Christchurch

I absolutely love traveling with a familiar face. There’s just something so comforting and relaxing about having Molly join me for the south island. When you find those people who are so easy to travel with, you hold on to them. I’d just like to say that Molly is...