New Zealand Road Signs Part II

I already posted a blog about the funny road (expressway/highway specifically) signs from down under, but here are some more that I missed in my sorting! Apparently I really like to take pictures of signs. Never underestimate the effectiveness of guilt I already...

Amusing ways to tell you ‘NO!’

Like all places, there are certain things you aren’t allowed to do in New Zealand.  More often than not, these signs are amusing to foreigners.  These are my faves: This was the sign warning trekkers about the ‘seriousness’ of the hike they...

Baldwin Street – The World’s STEEPEST!

On the day I visited Dunedin, a large-ish city toward the south-eastern tip of the South Island, the weather could not have been worse (sensing a theme yet?).  But that’s what rain jackets are for, right?  I was going to see the World’s Steepest...

Shopping? NZ’s got you covered!

I didn’t do much shopping down under, as I have a pretty strict don’t-buy-crap-that-you’ll-have-to-schlep-around-on-your-back rule, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t appreciate some of NZ’s finest offerings.  I’ve already...

New Zealand Road Signs

New Zealand is known for having AWESOME road signs. Part of what makes them so entertaining is that they are quite allusive.  I had heard of the “Merge like a Zip” sign long before my trip, and so I was SUPER excited to see it! I had almost given up...

Contemplating Travel Destinations

I want to take a trip somewhere ‘beachy’ in September.  I’m contemplating Belize or Croatia.  Anyone have thoughts or opinions on the matter?  Belize has caving….Croatia has climbing.  Both would be epic…Belize:...

Look right! Or was it left?

Driving wasn’t the only amusing experience down under – walking could be difficult as well!  Traffic is generally coming from your right, so you have to remember to look right!  Good thing they have these handy signs to remind you! Only every now...

Earthquake Update

I have more fun blogs to post, but I just feel weird doing it with all of the devastation in Christchurch. An update for those of you not following the stories (found on NZ 3news website): Currently, 50 people are still missing, and 148 bodies have been...

Destruction in Christchurch

I wouldn’t normally do this, but I want to say I’m sorry for my latest post this morning.  I was traveling the last 5-days, and have only just found out about the unbelievably devastating earthquake that hit Christchurch over the weekend.  I...

Mmm….beer

I don’t think it’s any secret that I really enjoy beer.  Especially a good microbrew.  With all the traveling I’ve done, I’ve come to appreciate that Seattle has some of the best beer in the WORLD.  Seriously. That being said, I...