Looking to drive from Sydney to Brisbane? This road trip along the east coast from Sydney to Brisbane (or the reverse) is one of the most popular routes in Australia. The self-drive itinerary spans around 1,000 kilometers along what’s known as the Legendary Pacific Coast. The drive will take you...

I’ve been behind on posting but it’s because we’ve been bouncing around quite a bit over the holidays. I’m writing now from Auckland, New Zealand after another 24 hours travel. So, I can assuredly say that I’ve had my fair share of long layovers. When we fly out of the Caribbean,...

Day 1: Auckland to Coromandel - 2 hours We spent over two weeks in Auckland and were itching to hit the road and check out the rest of the North Island. Two weeks is more than enough time - you’ll probably want to give Auckland 2-3 days to do it...