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
One of the places I’m most hopeful of being able to travel to in 2021 is Thailand. Hopefully, it will happen by the end of the year! Thailand is an iconic destination for all kinds of travellers, but what’s it like to actually visit? You’ll soon find out! Who is Thailand for? I’d recommend a … Read more
With vaccines offering a hope that 2021 (or maybe 2022) will see the return of international travel, you’re probably starting to think of places to go on that first big overseas trip in a while. And, if you’re from New Zealand or Australia in particular, you’re probably considering Bali. What’s a trip to Bali really … Read more
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 on Earth? You’ve probably heard of the South Island already, and you may have even been there, but with international travel off the cards for much of 2021, it’s time … Read more
Jervis Bay is around three hours south of Sydney and is one of the best beach destinations in New South Wales (and Australia in general). There are heaps of beaches to check out, some great wildlife spotting opportunities and a few good short walks. Keep reading to find out some of the best things to … Read more
Owing to a severe lack of overseas options, Kiwis hit the roads of New Zealand in record numbers over the 2020 / 2021 summer holiday period (I assume, I haven’t seen the stats). I was one of them, and I thought I’d hand out a few awards in the hope you’ll get some inspiration for … Read more
This post was originally published in May 2019 and was updated in December 2020. If there’s one thing we love here at Jonistravelling.com it’s a wildly boastful claim of something being the best, biggest or most beautiful place in the world. When I heard that Hyams Beach, in the Jervis Bay region of NSW, Australia … Read more