2 Weeks in New Zealand Itinerary: 14 Days of Adventure, Scenery and Culture
Get a local expert’s take on the perfect 2 weeks in New Zealand itinerary, including a NZ North Island road trip followed by a 10 day South Island New Zealand itinerary.
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Melbourne to Sydney drive: the ultimate guide
The Sapphire Coast, the Oyster Coast, Gippsland, Princes Highway. The scenic Melbourne to Sydney drive… call it what you will, but this often overlooked stretch of coastline has been one of our favorite things to do in Australia (so far, at least). In our five relaxing days (four nights), we saw more wildlife than we … Read more
How to road trip with a toddler and a kid
In the two years after our family left Los Angeles to travel the world, we probably notched about 20,000 miles of road trips: across the US and back again, up the coast of Australia, the entire length of New Zealand and a massive loop through the southwest to Big Bend and beyond. While we haven’t … Read more
Save money on travel with HomeExchange
Do you like saving money on vacation? Me too! On average, lodging costs represent around a quarter of the cost of a trip, so saving on that expense can make a huge difference in your travel budget. We’ve tried a few different options for saving on vacation accommodations over the years, but our new favorite … Read more
2018 travels in review: Going, going… still going
Without question, 2018 has been the most intense year of travel in any of our lives. We visited 11 countries and traveled 11 states within the US! During a gap year it’s too easy to let the many incredible places and experience blend together and for some places to get overlooked as they sink further … Read more
Your ultimate guide to visiting Tel Aviv with kids
Tel Aviv is one of our favorite cities in the world. It has a relaxed, beachy vibe combined with more cultural experiences than you can count – our recent trip was my fifth visit to the city and I’m still uncovering new favorites. After spending a month at our lovely HomeExchange apartment by the beach, … Read more