Wellington is an upbeat, young and hip city. After spending time in Auckland, which was more globally-minded and posh, Wellington was a breath of fresh air. From diverse food and street art to sweeping city views and terraced landscaping, Wellington had character. On our way down, we stopped at Lake Taupo for coffee and saw …
On Sunday afternoon, we drove out to Kariotahi Beach. It was so stunning. The sun was beginning to set and the green hills contrasted the blue ocean, which contrasted the black sand. It was remarkable (and freezing!). We drove out along the beach and ventured both north and south with our car on the sand. …
Hey! I’m Mariana. A 21 year-old girl from Mexico majoring in environmental sustainability. I’m a passionate traveler and foodie. I spent the past month traveling across South-America with a couple of friends. We went from Mexico City all the way down to Bariloche in the Patagonia. We visited 6 countries, 14 cities and travelled more …
Half Dome is the ultimate Yosemite day hike – the one you can’t die without doing, and the one you’re most likely to die while doing. Yosemite Day Hikes Last week, Nick, Ben and I hiked Half Dome. Half Dome is a dome-shaped rock in Yosemite National Park- famous for its unique shape and its …
In 11 days, my boyfriend and I drove from New York to California, hoping to find the best food, most interesting places and manage to fit in some of the best hikes. We ended up having a really rewarding adventure. Day One: Nick and I left Tivoli on Sunday morning and spent the afternoon playing …
On a whim, I finally decided to take up the open-ended offer from my close friend Caro to visit her in Mexico City. I am so thrilled that I did, as I had one of the most wonderful trips I have ever had. There is nothing like being with your best friend in her home …
I had the most incredible opportunity to visit Caro and Mariana in Mexico City this year. Although Mexico is so close to California, I never had been before my trip and now that I have, I completely fell in love with it and hope to return someday soon. I really love Mexican cuisine and culture …
This January I had the chance to visit a friend in Lausanne and travel to Montreux, Switzerland for a few days. I was able to go up to hot springs at the base of the alps- it was such an incredible experience. This is Lake Geneva.