Updated December 6, 2020 I firmly believe that anyone can (and SHOULD) travel, no matter their budget. I have never had a large amount of funds throughout all of my years of travelling. As a result of this I am very used to saving money wherever I can to keep me going on my long-term travel adventures. And I want ... read more
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How to stay healthy while travelling
Updated November 29, 2020 When you’re away from home it can be hard to remember to take proper care of yourself. The simple habits that you keep up at home to stay healthy are easily forgotten as you’re distracted by wonderful new sights and experiences. You may not even be sure how to stay healthy while ... read more
Hiking the Mount Taranaki Summit Track
Updated November 22, 2020 If you want a challenge, the Mount Taranaki summit track is certainly that! Located on the west coast of New Zealand’s north island, this volcano is 2,518m high and is an almost perfect cone. This means that there are no easy parts and the whole trek is a steep climb! When we set out to ... read more
Top 7 awesome things to do in Auckland
Updated November 2, 2020 Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and probably most well-known city, despite the fact that it is not the capital. Located on the country’s North Island, it is usually the city that travellers will fly into before starting their kiwi adventures, and there are plenty of fun things to do in ... read more
Couple Travel: 7 things I’ve learned in a year
Couple travel can have its ups and downs. As a seasoned solo traveller, I was a little bit apprehensive about taking the plunge with my partner, Theo. (Although not as apprehensive as he was, I think!) On the other hand, I was also pretty confident that we would be okay. The beginning of our relationship was rather ... read more
5 Reasons you should travel solo
Updated October 11, 2020 When I tell someone that I travel solo, I usually get the same responses: "Wow! You must be so brave! I could never do that." "Are you sure that's a good idea? Is it safe?" "Don't you get lonely?" The general consensus from people who have never travelled solo is that it must be a ... read more
How to actually save money for travel
Updated September 13, 2020 If you've ever dreamed of travelling but have never put those dreams into action, chances are high that a lack of funds is one of the major issues holding you back. I know it was for me! The idea of living and travelling in a different country without a means of income can be completely ... read more
The most beautiful Great Barrier Island day hike
Updated September 28, 2020 Day hike: 4-6.5 hours If there is one place in New Zealand that holds a special place in my heart, it’s an island called Aotea. More commonly known as Great Barrier Island or ‘The Barrier’. Located about 100 kms off the coast of Auckland, it is completely off the grid. And it is one of ... read more
Chiang Mai to Pai: A Stunning Scooter Road Trip
Updated September 20, 2020 If you’re visiting Chiang Mai on your Thailand trip, you can’t miss an excursion out to Pai as well. It’s an idyllic mountain town with a chilled, hippie vibe and if you find me someone who only went there for a few days and didn’t extend their stay or wish that they could, I’ll be ... read more
13 Essential travel planning tips for long-term travel
Updated September 6, 2020 Making the decision to travel long-term is one of the most exciting and scary moments ever! Once your heart rate calms down a bit, it’s time to start what I find to be the most daunting task: TRAVEL PLANNING! Some people love travel planning and this won’t be a chore for them at all, but I ... read more
