Trips & Treks for the Thrifty Traveller
When I visited Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain, I felt like I’d wandered into a fairytale. I know how that sounds, but honestly, it’s probably the most beautiful place I’ve ever visited! At 3,724 metres high, Mount Cook is a challenge for the most experienced mountain climbers, but for the vast majority of us it is merely a beautiful… Read More
The incredible whale shark is the largest fish in the ocean and is a gentle filter feeder, posing no threat to humans. In the Philippines, it is possible to swim with these beautiful creatures. Before we visited the Philippines for a short holiday, a friend had told us about this unique experience. Our hotel offered trips to Oslob to swim… Read More
My discovery of the Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa (WHV) came at just the right time for me. Hong Kong holds a special place in my heart; my dad moved there in 2006 and I have visited him more times than I can remember since then. It’s become my second home. When my dad decided to open a restaurant on… Read More
Sunset Peak is the third-highest mountain in Hong Kong at 869m and is located on Lantau Island. As the name suggests, it is a great place to watch the sunset; however, if you prefer not to be descending in darkness, it is also stunning during the day. There are a few different places to start the trail, depending on whether… Read More
Taiwan’s capital is a busy city that never sleeps. It’s a popular layover destination, so you may have a few hours to kill before you continue your journey or, like us, you might just be stopping there for a night before heading elsewhere in the country. We spent a day and a night in Taipei on our way to the… Read More
Applying for an Australia Working Holiday Visa is one of the best decisions I have ever made. It was the first of these visas that I ever applied for and ultimately led to me also applying for similar Working Holiday Visas in Hong Kong and New Zealand as well! The time that I spent in Australia was incredible, unforgettable, and… Read More
3 hours / 13km Growing up in the South of England, I’ve taken many walks along hills by the coast, but until recently I had not explored much of Dorset. I moved west from Sussex in the spring of 2017 and absolutely fell in love with Dorset, its beaches, hills, cliffs and National Trust parks. There is so much to… Read More
If you’ve never been to Hong Kong, chances are you picture the bustling streets and iconic skyline from the movies. But did you know that Hong Kong is so much more than just a compact, chaotic city? I’m talking quiet mountain trails, picturesque islands and stunning beaches, all within a short journey of the city. Maybe you have been to… Read More
New Zealand, Aotearoa, The Land of the Long White Cloud. If you’re thinking about visiting this beautiful country and want to stay longer than a regular tourist, your best option is probably the New Zealand Working Holiday Visa. The application process can seem pretty daunting at first, but don’t fret! I’m here to walk you through it and to provide… Read More
Melbourne was my absolute favourite city that I visited in Australia. Of the two years I spent in the country, more than half of it was spent in this beautiful city – it just kept drawing me back! Even now, years after leaving Australia, I think a little piece of my heart is still roaming the laneways, drinking flat whites… Read More
