new zealand

2025 travel thoughts

I wish I could report that we have some wonderful trips planned for 2025 but unfortunately we don’t … yet.

Jan 6 •

Back in the olden days, when we were still maximalist packers, we sometimes carried unusual extras in our checked luggage.

Dec 18, 2024 •

A vignette from our visit to the North Island of New Zealand in August 2012.

Aug 13, 2023 •

the long hot summer

I love Virginia, but I absolutely do not love Virginia’s summers.

May 15, 2023 •

We had just checked into our B&B in Christchurch, New Zealand, and were unpacking in our room when the room started shaking and continued for what felt…

Dec 6, 2022 •

I love watching sunsets.

Nov 7, 2022 •

As soon as we walked into the cave, I knew I was in trouble.

Oct 31, 2022 •

adventures in grocery shopping

There's nothing quite like getting fussed at by an Italian nonna in a grocery store in Venice.

Oct 20, 2022 •

"I've been thinking and I'd like to try camping."

Oct 17, 2022 •

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