In New Zealand, one of the common ways to travel is by Campervan. You choose the destination, and carry your accommodation with you - you choose when and where you stop along the way. One of the key questions people wrestle with when considering a holiday does not necessarily have to do with the destination. In some cases, the big question has more to do with how they are … [Read more...]
Travelling to the USA – Do you Need a Visa?
Understanding ESTA The Electronic System for Travel Authorization is an automated system set up by the United States government to determine the eligibility of people visiting the USA under the Visa Waiver Program. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows eligible citizens and nationals of 38 participating countries to travel to the USA for tourism or business purposes without a … [Read more...]
Do you need a Visa or Travel Vaccination?
In two months we are heading off to South America for 6 weeks, we have used a travel agent to book our flights and some trips, the accommodation we are doing ourselves – lots to think about! One of the disadvantages of planning some or all of your travel on the internet is that you can forget some key elements that a travel agent would remind you of – two are Vaccinations and … [Read more...]
Farm Sitter Wanted in July
Katherine is looking for a house/farm sitter on her farmlet in a very peaceful and picturesque part of eastern Wairarapa in the lower north Island of New Zealand, 30 Minutes from Masterton. July 7- 22 2016 We have 13 acres, 3 cows, 25 sheep, 7 goats, dogs, cats and chickens. None of these animals need anything more than feeding and watering and the occasional … [Read more...]
Ghost Trail Place to Stay
The West Coast of New Zealand's South Island is a wonderful untamed wilderness area that offers something special to travelers. In the north-west corner of the coast you will find a new walking/cycling track called The Old Ghost Road. Nearby a perfect place to stay is New Creek Ferals. This Cosy bach is only 3 km from the Ghost trail, overlooks the Buller River sleeps 5 … [Read more...]
Take a Break in Brisbane
Some people fly into Brisbane, and then hire a car and explore the hinterland, or head for the beaches, forgetting that Brisbane offers all the rich and diverse cultural life of any great city. So why not enjoy a book holiday apartments Brisbane and enjoy the vibrancy of the city. It’s warm and sub tropical most of the year. Through the heart of the city runs the Brisbane … [Read more...]
Wildside Adventures – Go Wild on the East Coast of New Zealand
Amy Neale and Emily Dee are a mother and daughter team who thrive in the outdoors. Based in beautiful Ohope on the East Coast of New Zealand, the outdoors is their playground and they have set up Wildside Adventures to introduce others to this playground. Hiking - Snorkelling - Hunting - Kayaking - Camping Your Adventure Begins Here We Tailor make and Adventure just for … [Read more...]
Staying in The Clarence Valley
Clarence is just north of Kaikoura at the top of the South Island. A group of us have decided to go rafting on the Clarence River, and since it is an early start, we decide to drive up the day before and stay overnight. We stayed at Ochiltree Retreat in the Clarence Valley A spacious character cottage set in a lovely garden – we all enjoyed the apples on the tree. Three … [Read more...]
Rafting the Clarence River
Rafting has been on my bucket list for ages – I am not that mobile on my legs, but love paddling, biking and swimming. The opportunity to raft the Clarence River in the South Island of New Zealand was definitely not something I wanted to resist. The Clarence River is just north of Kaikoura at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. We have opted for a 3 day/two night … [Read more...]
House Sitting in New Zealand – become a local
On my first visit to a country I like to get a quick once over of the key attractions, stay in some cities, get to know the culture and people a bit. Next visit I like to head off the beaten track a bit more, and to stay somewhere for a week or two or three and become a local. House Sitting is a great way to do this - you save on accommodation, and become a local for a … [Read more...]