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The Many Moods of Lake Manapouri
When Ben and I stay down underer in the Fiordland area of New Zealand, we stay in a small town called Manapouri, a little community...

Brooke
Jun 14, 20232 min read


A Relaxing Respite in the Austrian Alps: Schloss Fuschl on Fuschlsee
One of the most beautiful places I have ever been to was the Salzburg area of Austria. We rented a small white Mini Convertible (which...

Brooke
Dec 22, 20226 min read


How to Spend a Lovely Fall Day in New Jersey at Allaire State Park
Having grown up in New Jersey, I can assure you that I've heard all the jokes. And look, if we're being really honest, I've probably even...

Brooke
Sep 2, 20225 min read


The Importance of Bringing the Right Shoes, and Other Thoughts Along a Short Stroll in New Zealand
As you probably already know, I love New Zealand. And not just the whole country (which is utterly fabulous and jaw-droppingly stunning...

Brooke
May 23, 20226 min read


Surviving Snowmobiling in Whistler, Canada
I have traveled using a lot of different modes of transportation over the years, but one form of transportation has eluded me - that is,...

Brooke
Aug 14, 20217 min read


Exploring São Miguel's Volcanically Active Furnas Lake in the Azores
Note: This story is one of a series of stories about Furnas (Part 2 of a 3 part set). Read about our visit to the Terra Nostra Gardens,...

Brooke
Aug 7, 20219 min read


Mentally Escaping to Frasers Beach, Manapouri, New Zealand
There's a place my mind wanders to when I'm bored, or overly anxious (hi, pandemic self!), or just thinking about some of my favorite...

Brooke
Aug 6, 20212 min read


Enjoying the Peace and Quiet During a Stay at Moraine Lake Lodge in Banff National Park
There are some places in the world that defy description. That are just so beautiful that pictures, words, blog postings, and all the...

Brooke
Feb 2, 20194 min read


Visit: Te Anau Bird Sanctuary/ Punanga Manu o Te Anau
Sometimes seeing is believing. It's one thing to see an animal on TV or online and feel like you know everything there is to know about...

Brooke
Oct 11, 20185 min read


Schlepping Along the Kepler Track
Let's keep it real - Ben and I aren't running any marathons any time soon, and we certainly aren't scaling any mountains. That doesn't...

Brooke
Dec 27, 20177 min read
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