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New Zealand Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors

If a New Zealand trip is on your bucket list, you are in the right place. Whether it’s the ever-changing and spectacular scenery, unique birdlife, extreme sports, Lord of the Rings, or the All Blacks that entice you to visit, you won’t be disappointed. However, to make your journey even better, below are a few …

Inside a Jewish Cemetery and Synagogue in Marrakech

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Jewish life still exists in Morocco with an estimated 2,500 Jews currently living in the country. Marrakech has at least two synagogues open to visitors. While its most active temple is in the modern part of town, it was the older Lazama Synagogue Marrakech that attracted us. Today, Morocco has the largest Jewish population in …

Valle del Encanto: Petroglyphs in Chile’s Enchanted Valley

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The Enchanted Valley (Valle del Encanto) is as mysterious and unusual as the name suggests. Filled with petroglyphs, fossils, and other signs of past inhabitants, the secluded desert ravine is just south of the Atacama desert. It was once a walking trail for Chilean natives travelling between the Andes mountains and the coast. Today, it’s …

Stargazing and other things to do in La Serena Chile

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While stargazing in the nearby Elqui Valley seems to be the drawing card bringing international tourists into the region, it is the exquisite beaches that call to the Chileans. Regardless of the initial motivation, visitors find plenty of interesting things to do in La Serena. In fact, Chile’s second-oldest city offered us more fascinating options …

My Dengue Fever Experience in South America

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Dengue fever is no fun. I know. It is high on my list of things I NEVER want to do again. A hard lesson learned, my dengue fever experience was a big price to pay for entering the Brazilian and Paraguayan rainforest using an all-natural insect repellent. The Aedes aegypti species mosquito transmits dengue, Zika, chikungunya and …

South Island Road Trip: Dunedin to Christchurch NZ

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Wildlife, rugged clifftops, and wonders of nature dominate the coastal drive from Dunedin to Christchurch in New Zealand. While this South Island road trip could be completed in half a day, you would miss so much. From a historical perspective, you will travel from the Scottish influence of Dunedin, through the Victorian era in Oamaru, …

Hiking and Other Outdoor Things to Do in Bariloche

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Deja vu was strong as we approached San Carlos de Bariloche, a Swiss-influenced, quaint mountain town in northern Patagonia. Situated in Argentina’s Lakes District, Bariloche overlooks the stunning glacial Lake Nahuel Huapi. Winter skiing and summer hiking are the top activities. Whenever you visit, you will discover a vast number of outdoor things to do …

21 Picturesque Cruise Ship Ports Around the World

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Cruising takes us to exciting and picturesque cruise ship ports around the world. Whether they feature nature’s masterpieces or something manmade in vibrant colours, our favourite cruise destinations are each a photographer’s paradise. What we love about cruising is the variety in destinations, the one time unpack, the culinary delights, and the opportunity to make …

7 Must-See Museums in Auckland New Zealand

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With a variety of museums in Auckland to choose from, seven stand out as must-see destinations for both locals and visitors. These include cultural and historical overviews, hands-on science, classic and contemporary art, and our southern hemisphere night sky. Auckland is the country’s largest city, so it should come as no surprise that it is …

Is South America Safe? Safety Tips for Travellers

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Thousands of people visit South America every day without incident, yet some are not so lucky. The question we are often asked, ‘Is South America safe for travellers?’ We examine this from two sides: personal and health. For us, we followed the tips listed below and had almost no South America safety issues. Statistics don’t …