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
Rarotonga, the main island in the Cook Islands, is one of the most popular beach getaway destinations for New Zealanders. It’s compact, easy to get around and has beautiful beaches – the perfect spot for a relaxing few days at the beach. In this Rarotonga travel guide I’ll give you all the information you need … Read more
Between living in Singapore for two years and visiting many times since, I reckon I’m well placed to tell you what a trip to Singapore is really like. It’s a modern city with touches of history and tradition, and the food is some of the best in the world. Whether you’re visiting for a few … Read more
If you’re travelling to Rarotonga it’s likely to relax and enjoy the beaches rather than cram in lots of tourist sights. There are plenty of other things to do in Rarotonga aside from lying on beaches though, including a spectacular day hike, night markets and boat trips. We spent 10 days in Rarotonga in November … Read more
The first thing you should look to find out when planning a trip to a tropical island is: Where are the best beaches? Even the most beautiful islands have rough and unappealing beach areas! I wrote this post as a guide for finding the right beaches in Rarotonga for you — I saved the best … Read more
I lived in Singapore for two years and explored pretty much the whole island in that time. It’s tough to boil all of that down into a two day Singapore itinerary, but when people ask me for travel advice that’s about all the time they have. I created this 48 hour Singapore itinerary which takes … Read more
I still remember a time when I had mostly negative feelings towards Vietnam. It was one of the first countries I travelled to and it left me a bit cold compared to the experiences I had in neighbouring countries. That all changed when I spent roughly four months there a while back. I got off … Read more
If you’re keen to see some views of the lush green interior of Rarotonga without breaking too much of a sweat, the Hospital Hill Lookout could be for you. It’s much easier than the Cross Island Track and the views are almost as good! Getting to the Hospital Hill Lookout The lookout is just above … Read more