Rhonda Albom

The Latest from our Travel Blog – Albom Adventures:

• South Island Road Trip Itinerary: We share our best routes from years of travel
  Albom Adventures Whether it’s your first visit to New Zealand or one of many, if you are planning a South Island road trip itinerary, there’s a seemingly endless number of options. We used to split our year, living half the year north of Auckland and the other half near the bottom of the South Island. […]
• 10 Day Trips from Christchurch: Wildlife and Spa Top Our List
  Albom Adventures Whether you are a wildlife fan, nature enthusiast, wine lover, or need a break to soak your cares away, there are several fabulous day trips from Christchurch. Jeff and I have travelled the length of New Zealand’s South Island many times. So, while every destination on this page can be done as Christchurch […]
• One Day in Akaroa New Zealand Enjoying Giants and Dolphins
  Albom Adventures Nestled on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, Akaroa is best known for its distinctly French flair. Located on the Banks Peninsula, it is about 90 minutes from Christchurch. We allocated one day in Akaroa, choosing to visit as a day trip rather than spending the night. Founded by French settlers […]
• Picton to Christchurch Road Trip: Our 2 Best Scenic Options
  Albom Adventures Like much of New Zealand’s South Island, the road trip from Picton to Christchurch is filled with impressive scenery, wildlife discovery, and vineyards. We have made the drive many times, sometimes in a hurry and passing straight through, but other times making it about the journey and spending days. For five consecutive years, […]
• 15 Kaikoura Activities from Wildlife to Star Gazing
  Albom Adventures Kaikōura is a truly unique corner of New Zealand defined by its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. While we know many people who chose the best Kaikoura activities for a day trip, we opted to spend a few nights. Nestled on the east coast of the South Island, this small town offers a […]
• Old Road to Cachi: Our GPS Fail Led to Nowhere, Argentina
  Albom Adventures If you follow us, you’ll know we love our road trips, aren’t easily intimidated by going off the beaten path, and are generally pretty mellow and flexible when our travels don’t go exactly as planned. Then came the old road to Cachi. This story has remained in our “do not publish” pile until […]