Author: Jill Meinecke
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Exploring Rotoura’s Geothermal Wonderland
Traveling to New Zealand provided ample opportunity to enjoy ethereal landscapes. Part of my draw to visiting the North Island was the geothermal activity present there. After living on Big Island and in Yellowstone National Park, I guess you could say I’m drawn to places with active volcanoes! New Zealand’s north island is brimming with…
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Camping on Oahu’s North Shore
A weekend getaway is much-needed when you live and work somewhere like “town.” Honolulu, Hawaii’s capital and largest city bustles day in and day out with traffic and congestion, making a chance to get out to the country feel like a staycation. Recently, my boyfriend and I had the chance to get away, for one…
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What to eat and drink in New Zealand
Travel is wonderful, because unlike looking at photographs or hearing someone’s travel tales, actually being there engages all of your senses. You’re able to stand atop a mountain, feeling the breeze across your cheek; you can delight in hearing small village children laughing; you can taste the lusciousness of handcrafted local cuisine. Perhaps one of…
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72 Hours in Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland is the most populous city in New Zealand, with nearly 1.5 million people in the metropolitan area. This versatile city lends itself well to various interests: In a short period of time, one can peruse museums, discover world-class shopping and dining, and even explore Auckland’s rugged west coast beaches. Three days in Auckland…
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What to pack for a trip to New Zealand in the winter
A trip to New Zealand has been on my bucket list ever since I began traveling internationally in 2012. I dreamed of visiting this Pacific Island nation and looked forward to exploring its gorgeous landscapes and learning more about the people and culture. Finally, my dreams came true. My boyfriend Ehren and I were able…
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Exploring the Big Island of Hawaii
Have you ever had the pleasure of visiting the Island of Hawaii? Also known as the Big Island, Hawaii Island is the largest of the Hawaiian Islands, falling south easternmost in the chain. Not to be confused with Oahu (where the state capitol Honolulu is located), Big Island is far from metropolitan – in fact, you…
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48 Hours in Anaheim
A two-day escape to Anaheim, California, is just what you need to unwind from the real world. Stay for just for a day or two and rediscover that feeling of being young at heart. Day 1 Image via Flickr by atmtx Morning: Fly into LAX, rent a car, and drive the 30-mile stretch to Anaheim.…
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Living it up as a #YelpElite
What can I say? Living in Hawaii and being a Yelp Elite has its perks! I first became a Yelp Elite in 2015. I slowly began attending events, but not regularly. It was more of sporadic thing for me. Now that I’m a gung-ho Yelp Elite, I’ve been getting more active and involved in the…
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Why Helpx Still Excites Me 4 Years Later
It’s been 4 years since I’ve traveled full-time using Helpx.net, but after curiously poking around on their site again, it looks like things have only grown and gotten better and better for them – and for the travelers who use their site. You might remember this throwback post: Workaway vs. Helpx: Which do you use…
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