8 Amazing Hikes In Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, New Zealand
Okay, so there’s this place in New Zealand, there’s lots of mountains, glaciers, lakes, hiking tracks and the views are amazing. Maybe you’ve heard of it? It’s pretty cool. And by cool I mean epic. Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park is world-renowned for its scenery and is popular among hiking enthusiasts. Situated in the southern alps, […]
Bet you didnt know…interesting and fun facts about manitoba
Manitoba is not exactly a province you hear about a whole lot when thinking of Canada. I was born and raised just outside of Winnipeg and had lived there most of my life and to be completely honest, it’s taken me a move across the world to truly appreciate the province and realize how underrated […]
How to take better travel photos (plus free photography guide!)
You don’t have to be an aspiring Instagram star or have a fancy camera to want to learn how to take better travel photos. Nope. Not at all. Maybe you want to get some better shots to put up on your wall or to send in Christmas cards. It seems in the world today if […]
6 websites to help learn photography for beginners and beyond
You finally have some time and are motivated to understand how your camera works and learn photography or you want to progress your skills. Little bit by little bit no matter how complex it is. If you’re like me, when I first started playing around with my camera I had questions like how do I […]
Trig M Track: The best beginner hike in Canterbury
There are plenty of tracks in Canterbury to choose from but I have to say if you’re looking for a beginner hike in Canterbury or just need something a bit easier, the Trig M track is one of the best. It has been a go-to hike for me for years and one I started on […]
Photographing 10 of the most beautiful lakes in the South Island
If you’re road tripping through the south island of New Zealand I highly suggest taking some time on your travels to visit the beautiful lakes the country has to offer. Most of the lakes are glacial fed which gives them the most beautiful tones of blue and green. The water is undoubtedly freezing cold but […]
Where to see wildlife in the south island, New Zealand
It certainly is no secret that my favourite experiences are those that involve animals and wildlife. Coming from Canada, there is no shortage of four legged creatures walking around, especially after a trip to the rockies, so after I moved to New Zealand one of my first google searches was to find out where I […]
Photographing seals in New Zealand
The secret is out! I love the seals in New Zealand! Ok I know, not much of a secret. If you follow along on Instagram you know I take every chance I can to get to the coast to spend some quality time with the fur babies of the ocean. I consider myself very lucky […]
Guide to the best photography spots in Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown is one of those places that even if you’re not a towny person (like me) you will love it! It’s also a spot that everyone and their dog visits when coming to New Zealand. Despite it being a popular spot, it’s really beautiful. I mean, it’s a town literally set between a lake and […]
Getting smart with Mi Pad Queenstown
Have you ever heard of a smart hotel? I hadn’t either until I was looking for a place to stay in Queenstown and found Mi Pad Hotel . A technology savvy spot for travelers and New Zealand’s first smart hotel. What makes this hotel so smart? It’s actually a really cool set up, one that […]