by Nina Ragusa | Sep 10, 2019
There are several different routes and ways to explore North Island, New Zealand on a road trip and no way is better than the other. It can be really hard to pare down the places to go and things to see with so many choices at hand. Squeezing everything into two-weeks... 
by Nina Ragusa | Sep 5, 2019
Your South Island, New Zealand road trip itinerary will be nothing short of magical. Just in case you weren’t sure… I’m telling you right now, it will be (especially with my help)! New Zealand’s landscape, with its sweeping views over... 
by Nina Ragusa | Aug 5, 2019
If you’re thinking about campervanning New Zealand, I’m so happy for you! It’s the best way to see the country and it will be an adventure of a lifetime! After getting your van sorted, the next thing you’ll need to figure out is where and how... 
by Nina Ragusa | Aug 4, 2019
Glistening glaciers on top of mountain peaks, milky turquoise lakes, and golden tussocks wavering in the wind. This is what I think about when I think back on my nearly five months in New Zealand. I came with little plans but ended up getting really hooked on hiking... 
by Nina Ragusa | Aug 3, 2019
What are your best New Zealand travel tips? How much did your New Zealand trip cost you? These were probably two of the most popular questions I got during my #vanlife trip around New Zealand and it’s easy to see why. They are pretty important questions and help... 
by Nina Ragusa | Aug 2, 2019
Campervanning New Zealand in Birdie was one of the best trips I’ve EVER done in my eight years of traveling… Birdie, our van, was the perfect van for us. She was spacious but not obnoxious to fit and maneuver places. She was warm and cozy, had tons of... 
by Nina Ragusa | Jun 10, 2019
If you’re over the city life, the Waitakere Ranges and Piha Beach are almost literally in your backyard. Around an hours drive to the northwest of Auckland, New Zealand you’ll be immersed in thick native forest, surrounded by surf, and have rushing... 
by Nina Ragusa | Jun 4, 2019
Here he goes again… Talking about Mount Taranaki. Garrett, my boyfriend, for those that are new here (Oh, hi!), has been going on and on about Mount Taranaki for a while. Fun Fact: He was living in North Island when we first met. He went on vacation to Thailand,... 
by Nina Ragusa | May 30, 2019
What a badass little corner of New Zealand! The Coromandel is a pocket of gorgeous waterfalls, stunning beaches, vistas for days, epic hikes, and more… You could spend weeks hanging out in the area but most of us don’t have that long! If you’re in... 
Hi, friend! My name is Nina Ragusa and I've been climbing volcanos, basking on exotic beaches, and dabbling in new cultures since 2011. I work abroad and remotely to support my adventure travel addiction. Follow along if you're interested in getting work abroad to travel more. Mission: Live and work on all continents.
