Skip the expensive food tours and do your own self-guided tour. These are the spots you don't want to miss at Pike Place, as told by a local.

This guide includes a road trip route that can be altered to any time frame and hits the highlights of New Zealand's south island. It includes notable sights to see, hikes, places to eat, places to stay, and quirky off-the-beaten-path attractions recommended by locals.

These are some of the best natural wonders of New Zealand that you won't want to miss.

Glacier National Park is known for some of the most breathtaking views in the United States and can be a bucket list item for some people. I spent a summer working and living in Glacier National Park, and these are my recommendations for visiting the area.