New Zealand is our favorite place in the world. New visitors to the country may grapple with whether to travel to the North Island or the South Island, and while the South Island is admittedly our preferred destination of the two, the North Island also makes for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation.… Read More »North Island, New Zealand
While New Zealand isn’t exactly known for its cities, Wellington is well worth a stop while exploring the North Island. This capital city is perched right on the Cook Straight and features beautiful water views, along with a delicious array of restaurants and several craft breweries to keep you satiated.… Read More »Wellington, New Zealand
If you enjoy the outdoors and a good photo, then Iceland should be near the top of your list. It’s wild how many beautiful landscapes there are around the country. Whether you want an active vacation or a scenic drive with minimal steps, Iceland has plenty of attractions for you.… Read More »Iceland
To see some of the nicest scenery in Iceland, consider a day trip from Reykjavik to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It will be a full day of driving, but you will be treated to impressive waterfalls, dramatic coastlines, and iconic Game of Thrones scenery that make for some great photo opportunities.… Read More »Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
This resort is super nice. We went into the vacation with high expectations after reading rave reviews, but the resort managed to exceed the hype. Yes, the hotel was expensive, but we saw it as an opportunity to get great value on our Chase points via the Hyatt transfer program.… Read More »Hotel Review: Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
Chilean Patagonia! Torres del Paine National Park is truly breathtaking, and the best way to experience it is to embark on a multi-day hike. Across five days of trekking, you will see magnificent mountain ranges, glaciers, and lakes – all while challenging yourself and ultimately feeling a great sense of… Read More »W Trek and Torres del Paine, Chile
Penguins! So many penguins! We decided to end our recent Patagonia trip with a visit to Punta Arenas – specifically for the opportunity to visit the penguin colony at Magdalena Island. Apart from being a relaxing break from hiking, this part of our trip was – as you’d expect –… Read More »Punta Arenas and Magdalena Island, Chile
During our trip to Patagonia, we spent five days exploring Los Glaciares. Without a doubt, it is one of the most awe-inspiring places we’ve visited. The mountain peaks and glaciers are so striking and dramatic – it’s hard to focus on where you’re walking because you want to keep looking… Read More »Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina
Santiago is a beautiful city at the foot of the Andes and filled with green space. We’ve visited Santiago twice as part of separate, longer South America trips. While both visits were on the shorter side, the city makes a great stop at the start or end of any adventure.… Read More »Santiago, Chile
Without a doubt, hiking the Inca Trail was one of our most memorable experiences to date. The views are incredible, the history is incredible – everything is incredible really. It is a challenging four days, but you will be left in awe of the Andes and the civilization the Incas… Read More »Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, Peru