Holiday destinations don’t get much more convenient than the Gold Coast, especially for Kiwis and Aussies. The hardest part about planning your trip is deciding where to stay. The Gold Coast encompasses a huge area from just south of Brisbane to Coolangatta / Tweed Heads and there are lots of different areas to stay. I’m … Read more
During our three month stay in Tonga we explored most of Tongatapu, the kingdom’s main island. One of the more memorable experiences was our day trip to the east of the island. Our destination was Anahulu Cave and we took the long way round — probably not the best idea considering the state of the … Read more
Pangaimotu is a tiny island a few kilometres off the coast of Tongatapu, the main island in Tonga. You can catch a boat from the wharf in the capital (Nuku’alofa) and enjoy a day at the beach — some planning is necessary though as there are no shops on the island! Getting to Pangaimotu Boats … Read more
It’s early days in my exploration of the South Pacific, but I reckon I’ve already stumbled upon one of the best beaches in the region. The northern tip of Foa Island, in the Ha’apai island group in the Kingdom of Tonga, is the perfect spot to relax for a few days, do some water activities … Read more
During our recent three month stint in Tonga we took a flight from Tongatapu to Ha’apai to spend a few days by the beach for our wedding anniversary. I don’t usually write full posts on getting to places but this flight was special! Above Tongatapu Tongatapu is the main island in Tonga, with Ha’apai and … Read more
For most of us (me included these days) there are very few weeks in the year available to travel. The decision on whether to go somewhere familiar or try somewhere new can be a tough one and it has a huge bearing on how exciting / relaxing / affordable the trip will be. New Year, … Read more
With my son almost two and a big new overseas adventure on the horizon, it finally feels like it’s time to start travel blogging properly again. Keep reading for a quick life update and a taste of what’s to come for the next year or so! Life As a Stay At Home Dad The reason … Read more
If you’re travelling overland and are keen to keep costs down you’ll likely consider some overnight bus rides. It seems like a good idea in theory, but I’ve been on some horrible night buses over the years and they definitely aren’t for everyone. Keep reading to see if it’s something you might want to try … Read more