The Woman Behind the Travel Blog

LoveYaGuts Travel Blog: Female standing in front of the Seattle gum wall

Kia ora, hello, I’m Michaela!

Born and bred in Auckland, my love for travel was ignited by my parents when they treated my brother and I to a European holiday when I was 18. Promising to come back to the continent, I saved up all my pennies until I left New Zealand at 22 for a nomadic journey through 18 countries.

Now in my 30’s I have explored 30 countries and over 169 cities (I’ve probably forgotten a few). This travel blog only explores a small percentage of these incredible experiences, and what better way to share my love for my country than to share it with you, From cycling 152km through central Otago to indulging at some of the best Japanese restaurants in Auckland.

New Zealand Travel Blog: Woman standing on a large rock with Mount Maunganui beach behind her. She is standing near the beginning of one of the Mt Maunganui hiking trails
LoveYaGuts Travel The Woman Behind the Travel Blog

What does your New Zealand Travel Blog Include?

Every travel blog is different as well as everyone’s opinions and travel style. LoveYaGuts Travel Blog is for the people who love a bit of adventure, enjoy the company of animals and don’t mind waking up early for a sunrise.

I enjoy good food and the comforts of my own home, but I love the thrill of experiencing something new, you won’t find me jumping out of a plane prying that the parachute will open, but you will see me heli hiking on the Franz Josef Glacier and scaling cliff tops for that perfect sunset photo.