Kylee runs Travel Vuda focusing on travel for women, from her base on the Coromandel Peninsula, in this guest post she writes about how it all started. She is also a fully licenced travel agent, so if you are looking for one, contact her. In one of many boxes I’ve unearthed some old travel notes from a big adventure I went on with my sister and good friend back in 2006. … [Read more...]
Your Guide to Voluntourism in Phuket
Guest post by Violet Jones On 26 December 2004, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean triggered a tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands of people in India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and other countries along the coast. The devastation was unimaginable, and even close to a decade later the region is still recovering from the giant wave. While Thailand did not … [Read more...]
New Zealand Highlights
Guest Post by Laura Hoot What’s better than visiting the magnificent, soul-rejuvenating country of New Zealand? Visiting with your best friends! On a New Zealand girl’s getaway, you will all turn into bona fide Kiwis together – over instagram-worthy dinners, life-changing nature hikes, and dreamy beaches. … [Read more...]
Extreme Adventures for Women in New Zealand
New Zealand has long been a popular travel destination, especially for women adventure seekers. Many come to the country to see the diverse wildlife, explore cities like Auckland and Wellington, enjoy outdoor recreation and tour the scenic destinations on both the North and South Islands. Others come to see the land of Lord of the Rings with their own eyes. There are some women … [Read more...]
10 Suggestions of how to Entertain Kids on a Road trip
Guest Blog by Brenda Panin When going on a long road trip with children, one of the most important things to consider is how to entertain them and make them feel part of the journey. Since children have high energy level, families must look for creative ideas to keep their young ones occupied when going on a long car trip. … [Read more...]
Wild Footprints it is!
Helen Walker run's Wild Footprints in the Abel Tasman and organises Ultimate Women's Wild Weekends, here is how she started: That's it! 'Wild Footprint's' I shouted My students at the time must of thought me a little crazy. While they were feeling challenged trying to navigate their way through thick Marlborough bush, I was to them merrily wandering along like I was … [Read more...]
Winter on the Central Otago Rail Trail
Women’s Adventures NZ organised this tour Over Queen’s birthday weekend - June 2012 Auckland based Debbie Goldingham writes of her trip with 8 other women on the Otago Rail Trail. We all met at Queenstown airport and were picked up in a shuttle van by Steve from Shebikeshebikes and taken to our accommodation in Clyde. A very cold frosty foggy morning greeted us on our first … [Read more...]
Eco-luxury in the wilderness – Small packs and sunny weather
For many, tramping in New Zealand conjures up images of red checked Swandris, muddy boots and a great deal of grunt. While hiking, an American term that is rapidly gaining a foothold in the kiwi vernacular, paints a far more attractive image. It suggests small packs, bear bells and sunny weather. But these are blessed times when the best of tramping in New Zealand (the bush, … [Read more...]
Whale-Watching in Kaikoura NZ – Experience of a Lifetime
I’ve always wanted to go whale-watching, and I’ve always hoped to travel to another country to see them. And last year, I got to see those whales up close in a completely different environment than I’m used to. It was exhilarating. Everyone should have a lifetime to-do list, and slowly but surely, I’m checking off at least one big adventure for each new year. Natasha continues … [Read more...]