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
I’m not the kind of travel blogger to wade into politics, but this question seems to be one of the hot topics in travel at the moment so I thought I’d chime in. Should you travel to America in 2025? I won’t advise you either way, but I’ll let you know what I’d do! Already … Read more
Several months ago, we took our baby boy on his first trip overseas. Flying from New Zealand to Singapore / the Philippines and back felt daunting before we did it but we survived with only minimal mental scarring. Thinking of doing a similar trip with your baby? Maybe I can give you some tips. Note: … Read more
Looking after a 16-month toddler day in and day out is a sure-fire way to lose your spark for travel blogging. It’s a far different scene than the old days, when I was either travelling all the time or hanging out at home (playing golf, hanging out with Gia, exploring the South Island and heaps … Read more
Christmas falls right in the middle of summer / peak tourist season in New Zealand. Sunny days and long hot nights might not feel too “Christmassy” for visitors from the Northern Hemisphere, but I’m here to help you get into the holiday spirit while travelling around New Zealand! It’s Usually Cold Ignore the intro to … Read more
Our recent trip to Tokyo, Japan (and Singapore + Philippines) was quite unlike any we’d taken before — travelling with a one year old changed everything! Travelling with kids, especially one so young has its own set of challenges, and one of the big decisions you’ll have to make is where to stay. We had … Read more
Some of the best beaches in the vicinity of Bali are found on the three tiny Gili Islands, just off the west coast of Lombok. They’re only a couple of hours from Bali but offer up a very different atmosphere. The three islands all appeal to slightly different travellers but all have great beaches. Where … Read more
Between 2012 and 2014 I lived in Singapore, working as an English teacher while starting this travel blog on the side. In those two years I explored almost every corner of the island (and some of the small islands offshore) and came to love this tiny, densely packed city state. I’ve returned several times since, … Read more