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Lake Tekapo & Mount Cook, Canterbury, New Zealand – 2 Day Trip

March 28, 2021June 11, 2025

ahoyne9 3 mins read

The start of my going away road trip goes from Christchurch and starts with two days of alpine splendor in Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook. From star-filled skies and milky-blue lakes to glacier hikes and breathtaking mountain vistas, this budget-friendly itinerary delivers iconic scenery and unforgettable memories.

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Arches & Canyonlands National Park, UT, USA – 2 Day Trip

January 20, 2021June 1, 2025

ahoyne9 5 mins read

I took a 2-day road trip through Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in Utah. From the iconic Delicate Arch to the vast Island in the Sky, I explored epic red rock landscapes and found that experiencing Utah’s natural beauty doesn’t have to break the bank.