With the world seemingly opening up (with even some hope for us in Fortress New Zealand) it’s time I got active on this blog again. It has been tough running a travel blog for 18 months while not being able to leave the country, but it’s time to look forward to travelling again! I’ve started … Read more
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 on our four-month Europe and Middle East trip to stay put in New Zealand for the foreseeable future. You’re probably thinking these trip cancellations are a bad thing, but then … Read more
If someone were to ask me what my favourite season to spend in New Zealand (which no one ever has), I’d say spring. Why is New Zealand great in spring? The summer crowds are absent, the mountains are still covered in snow and the weather can be summer-like (although a little more temperamental than other … Read more
Being stuck at home is a great chance to get out of your usual viewing habits and start watching some travel movies! These movies will be sure to inspire your future travels, or to remind you how fun travelling used to be (I know, it’s easy to forget!). I’ve chosen my top 19 travel movies … Read more
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 other blog, seethesouthisland.com, but here I just wanted to give you a quick look at what Stewart Island is like, by showing what you can see while walking around the … Read more
With limited travel options in 2021, Kiwis and Aussies alike are queuing up to explore our own (and our neighbours’) backyard. Sydney is an obvious choice for a quick getaway, but what else is there to see nearby? I’ve created this 10-day Sydney and New South Wales itinerary – it’s exactly what we did on … Read more
With most international travel off limits for the time being, travellers like me are forced to think outside the box (or inside their XBox) for their fill of sightseeing and exploration. After my four-month Europe and Middle East trip was cancelled in March, I went out and bought a PS4 and settled for exploring virtual … Read more
People often ask me what the best country I’ve visited is. It’s always hard to answer, but more often than not I say Peru. Why is that…? Well, Peru has an incredible variety of landscapes, from snow-capped mountains, turquoise lakes, rolling sand dunes, barren beaches and so much more. There’s something for everyone in Peru, … Read more