New Zealand Coast: Simpsons Beach

Posted by WildlyLived on January 1, 2016 · Leave a Comment 

On the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand, is a beach town called Whitianga in the Mercury Bay. It’s a sweet place, though heavy with tourists in the summertime. Luckily for me, and now for you, I know of another beach right up the road that’s perfect for … Continue reading →

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Travel Writing: On The Culture Trip: Top 10 Things to Do and See on the Coromandel Peninsula

Posted by WildlyLived on December 30, 2015 · Leave a Comment 

Happy holidays everyone! I know what you all wanted for Christmas: a new travel writing piece by yours truly! While I work on my EPIC Coromandel Peninsula blog post (I’m actually going to be breaking it down into a series because it’s way too long to post as-is), here’s a little preview of what I … Continue reading →

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Travel Writing: On Pink Pangea: How I Face Change While Traveling

Posted by WildlyLived on December 12, 2015 · Leave a Comment 

I’ve been in New Zealand for almost two full months now, and every day I am fixed with an onslaught of familiar and new circumstances and emotions to adjust to. While traveling provides exciting growing experiences, it can also make you feel like a fish out of water when learning how to navigate a new … Continue reading →

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Travel Writing: On Pink Pangea: Don’t Talk to Strangers, and Other Advice You Should Ignore

Posted by WildlyLived on November 29, 2015 · Leave a Comment 

I’m on a roll, folks! My second piece of travel writing was posted on Pink Pangea this week, this one talking about advice you should probably ignore. Look both ways before you cross the street. Don’t take candy from strangers. These sayings, children’s fairy tales, and other cautionary stories are shared as warnings against potential … Continue reading →

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Travel Writing: On Pink Pangea: 5 Less Explored Networks To Use When Traveling

Posted by WildlyLived on November 12, 2015 · Leave a Comment 

Oh happy day! My first official travel writing piece has been posted on Pink Pangea, the women’s travel writing community. The first thing I do when I’m thinking of traveling to a country, state, city, neighborhood, or side of the street other than the one where I’m currently living is tell everyone about it. Literally … Continue reading →

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5 Goodbye Gifts You Didn’t Know to Give a Traveler

Posted by WildlyLived on October 13, 2015 · Leave a Comment 

What do you get your traveling friend when they’re about to embark on a journey? They’re busy paring down their lives, packing and repacking the one 50 lbs-or-less suitcase and personal carry-on item they’re allowed. You don’t want to shower them with impractical things they won’t end up bringing anyway. So what are your options? … Continue reading →

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