In 2020, COVID-19 showed up, and travel shut down--abysmal timing for someone ready to ramp up a travel blog! My travel writing plans were disrupted (to put it diplomatically) because of the pandemic, but that doesn't mean I sat still. With everything turning upside down, my … [Read more...] about Walking – a habit that sparked local travel
Denver’s Street Art on Foot
Getting a bit tired of public health orders? Looking for an outdoor activity amenable to social distancing? I've got a recommendation for you: Take a stroll around Denver’s RiNo Art District. Here, you can discover the street art that makes this area … [Read more...] about Denver’s Street Art on Foot
GenX tourists exploring New Zealand by bus
Part 3: Hahei, Rotorua and the return to Auckland In this post, I'll describe the trip to the final two cities we visited on the North Island of New Zealand by bus, Hahei, and Rotorua. I'll also cover the return to Auckland. If you're wondering why two Generation X … [Read more...] about GenX tourists exploring New Zealand by bus
A North Island bus tour for Gen X tourists in New Zealand
Part 2, Auckland and Paihia Have you wondered about the best way to get around New Zealand? In Part 1 of this review, I explained why two Generation X tourists chose to take a North Island bus tour with Stray Travel. I covered New Zealand tours in … [Read more...] about A North Island bus tour for Gen X tourists in New Zealand
A New Zealand bus tour for GenX tourists
Part 1: Why and how we chose a backpacker bus tour How did two Gen X tourists end up on a New Zealand bus tour with backpackers half our age? My travel partner and I wanted to see New Zealand's North Island but also wanted to keep costs under control. If you've looked … [Read more...] about A New Zealand bus tour for GenX tourists