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
Whether you’re looking for luxury resort or a rough hippy hideaway, the beaches in Krabi have accommodation to suit almost every kind of traveller. Here’s a quick rundown of the options to help you answer the common question: which of Krabi’s beaches should I stay at? Tonsai Bay If you’re on a budget and have … Read more
There are dozens of beautiful islands in Thailand, from the heaving (in better times) tourist giants of Phuket and Koh Samui to tiny, peaceful places like Koh Lipe and Koh Tao. It can be hard to settle on your Thai island of choice, so I wrote this post to make it a little easier. Below … Read more
Jervis Bay is home to some of the best beaches in Australia, and Huskisson makes for a great base for exploring them. Huskisson, which is three hours south of Sydney, is a cute little tourist town with some good places to eat, excellent beaches within walking distance and wildlife spotting opportunities out on the bay. … Read more
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 mountain overlooking the town. It’s known as both Mount Maunganui and Mauo (or “The Mount” to locals) and it’s an active-wear touting Instagrammers’ delight. It’s also good for the rest … Read more
If you’re looking for somewhere to go in Northern Thailand other than Chiang Mai and Pai, this is the post for you! Chiang Rai is around four hours from Chiang Mai, and it has quite a different vibe. It’s a lot smaller and less hectic but there’s still heaps to do there, including some unique … Read more
This post was originally posted in October 2017 and was updated in September 2020. On a recent trip to the North Island we spent a couple of days exploring the Coromandel Peninsula. Rated as one of New Zealand’s best beach destinations, the Coromandel (as it’s known locally) is ripe for a road trip. Two of … Read more