We’re Going on an Adventure to Hobbiton!

I woke up this morning to an exciting day ahead of me. 1) MOLLY ARRIVES TO AUCKLAND! 2) We go to Hobbiton!! Honestly, two amazing things in one day – not sure how to contain the excitement. Molly was my desk neighbor when I was working in Dallas, and we’ve been...

Travel Days Are Better With Steak

Today was Tama and I’s last day of our road trip across central North Island. We saw some really beautiful things, we listened to some really jammin’ tunes, and we had lots of meaningful conversations. Overall, I would say that it was a successful road trip! But with...

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...