A Trip to Stewart Island: Walking the Roads of Rakiura
I’ve recently returned from a week exploring Stewart Island, New Zealand’s third (and most southerly) main island. I’ll be writing heaps about it on my …
New Zealand
New Zealand in Winter: Where to Go and What to Expect
With the New Zealand – Australia travel bubble in full swing (with some small hiccups), winter 2021 promises to be a little more exciting than …
The Best Things to Do in New Zealand: 12 Awesome NZ Experiences
With the Australia-New Zealand travel bubble set to be in full swing by April 19, there should finally be an influx of tourists after a …
Tips for Staying Safe on New Zealand Roads
It’s the holiday season in New Zealand and local travel is in full swing. We’re lucky that we can travel around our beautiful country, maskless …
8 Reasons to Visit the South Island in 2021
North Islanders, I have some news for you! Did you know that, just a short ferry ride away, sits quite possibly the most beautiful island …
NZ Summer Road Trip 2020/2021 Awards (South Island Edition)
Owing to a severe lack of overseas options, Kiwis hit the roads of New Zealand in record numbers over the 2020 / 2021 summer holiday …
5 New Zealand Travel Alternatives for Your Cancelled Overseas Trip
Have you recently had a trip, or plans for a trip, scuppered by a certain virus? You’re not alone. We had to pull the pin …
Hiking to the Top of Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
One of New Zealand’s most iconic short hikes takes you from the bustling beach town of Mount Maunganui up to the top of a small …
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My name is Jon, I like to travel and I have no imagination when it comes to naming websites. I've been travelling the world for two and a half years -- before that I was an English teacher in Asia. I've travelled overland from Mexico to Patagonia, explored most of Southeast Asia and recently spent a few months wandering around northern India. Want to know more? Read a creepy split personality interview here.