When we travel, Brandon and I like to try to get off the beaten (tourist) path and see a little more of what the locals see. So when Brandon read about Stewart Island it was quickly added to our must-do list. While Stewart Island is home to one of the New Zealand great walks, it…

For our next adventure, we made our way down to Invercargill, but took a longer route to explore some of the smaller cities along the way. One of our first (caffeine) stops was at Last Light Lodge in Tuatapere. This gem of a spot alone made us want to hang out! The food looked fresh…