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
The accommodation you choose can have a huge impact on your trip, and these days there are more options than ever. Hotels, hostels, holiday rentals (Airbnb etc), resorts and more are vying for your accommodation dollar — I’m here to help you choose the right one! Price If money is your biggest problem then a … Read more
There comes a time in most relationships when you must leave the comfort of your hometown and venture out into the world for a first holiday together. It might be to the next town, next country or maybe halfway around the world. That first trip can make or break a relationship, so I thought I’d … Read more
Take a journey through the congested roads of Bali and you’ll notice a few things that make it an unsafe place to ride a motorbike. Narrow streets, unruly traffic and a huge amount of activity right by the side of the road (including dogs with death wishes) make it treacherous to say the least. Despite … Read more
One of my imaginary readers just sent me this question for my Ask a Travel Blogger series — lucky too as I didn’t have much to write about this week! Should I Avoid Tourist Hotspots While Travelling? With an almost endless supply of iconic cities, paradise beaches, picturesque mountain villages and historic sites around the … Read more
In this series I delve into the different types of trips people take throughout their lives and give a few tips and thoughts on how to make the most of them. Today it’s the most common trip of all — the holiday! Why Go on a Holiday? Holidays are generally expensive and can be a … Read more
In this series I delve into the various types of trips a person may take throughout their life, from gap years to honeymoons, mid-life crisis holidays and heaps more! The Gap Year / Working Holiday Whether you were a jet setting kid or one who never left your home country, that first trip overseas as … Read more
Have you ever seen a drone shot of a beach and thought “Wow, that looks amazing, I have to go there”? Slow down a bit — you’ll never see that view when you visit, and the ground-level situation could be very different. Note: None of the photos in this post are drone shots (mostly because … Read more