Cambodia is one of my favourite countries in Southeast Asia; it has everything from fascinating culture and history to beautiful landscapes, beaches and islands. And the local people are some of the friendliest I've ever met. I've visited Cambodia a couple of times, for about a month each visit and, although it changed a ... read more
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Living in a campervan: surviving van life long term
When you're living in a campervan, you learn pretty quickly that space is valuable. As a traveller, you probably know this anyway from living out of a suitcase or backpack for any length of time. But it's completely different when you're living, and I mean living, in such a small space. Before Theo and I went over to ... read more
How to travel for free around the world!
This sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? But there are many ways that you can save money and travel for free, or very cheap. I'm not talking about travel hacking with credit cards, I'm talking about the different methods that will save you tons of money and get you free travel! And you don't even have to live dirt ... read more
12 Beautiful Hidden Gems in New Zealand
As well as the great tourist destinations that we all know and love, there are an incredibly large number of hidden gems in New Zealand, too. Think about it: the population density is very low, and while the tourist hot spots are that way for a reason, there's so much that's skipped and overlooked. Having spent over a ... read more
Boost your travel fund by cutting out these 10 things
When you're saving money for travel, it's easy to get a little impatient as you watch the numbers slowly rising each month in your bank account. If you're putting away a chunk of your wages every month then that's great! But there are other ways that you can boost your travel fund, too. I've talked previously about ... read more
Poole’s Old Town: Historical buildings in Dorset
Although it may now be a little overshadowed by the larger town of Bournemouth, Poole is an interesting town with an important history dating back centuries, as Poole's Old Town makes clear. Located on the south coast of Dorset, England, Poole sits on the largest natural harbour in Europe, second largest in the world ... read more
Luggage List: Packing for New Zealand
When I was packing for New Zealand, I didn't really know where to start. I knew that it was a country that could be very cold, and I also knew that I planned to live in a camper van for some, if not all, of my time there. So, I thought I'd need to bring lots of warm clothes. I was going for two years, after ... read more
Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door loop walk
One of Dorset, England's most famous tourist spots is Durdle Door, near Lulworth. This area is home to the Jurassic Coast, where you can find an abundance of fossils and interesting geological formations. Durdle Door is certainly one of the most impressive, as the tough Portland stone has been carved into a huge ... read more
31+ Road trip essentials you can’t leave without
It's the era of the road trip as many of us are choosing to travel closer to home in the wake of a global pandemic. But while we may think that this is easier than a trip overseas, road trips still come with a lot of planning. Will it be a multi-day trip? Where will you stay along the way? Will you camp or stay in ... read more
14 Best things to do in New Zealand’s North Island
New Zealand's North Island is sometimes passed off as being inferior to the dramatic landscapes of the South Island. I've heard of people skipping the North Island altogether, or only spending time in Auckland, which I think is a travesty! Sure, you may not be constantly surrounded by mountains, glaciers and jungles, ... read more
