After hiking in over a dozen countries around the world, New Zealand is still my favorite place to grab my boots and hit the trails. Maybe it’s the backcountry huts, which are cozy and charming and often rich with history, or maybe it’s the sheer diversity of landscapes packed so close together. The views are always spectacular, and if I want to escape the crowds, it’s never … [Read more...]
How to Successfully Travel – New Zealand to Canada
Ah, Canada. This is a country that pretty much everyone has thought about moving to or visiting at one point in their lives. There are incredible cities that have so much to offer anyone who visits like Toronto or Vancouver. The food is absolutely incredible and the people are so warm and hospitable. P Plus, there are plenty of outdoor activities to be had – from hiking to … [Read more...]
MealBook – A New Zealand Project to help you Dine Local
Susy, Kim and Ray live in the North of New Zealand and are all passionate about tourism and have set up MealBook.nz as a way of connecting travellers with some of the wonderful kiwis who love to cook and share food. As an adult Susy has built her own Bed and Breakfast lodge in Tutukaka.The Lighthouse Lookout Wedding Venue and BnB. She operates this with her husband Brett. It … [Read more...]
Some Great New Zealand Fishing Destinations You Want To Try
New Zealand can only be seen as a paradise for those that love fishing. You can fish for salmon and trout in places ranging from smaller springs to large wilderness waters. Whether you travel by campervan or you look for something similar to the fishing charters by UFC in Miami, here are some great recommendations to think about. Central North Island The best fishing … [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...]
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...]
Choosing The Right Campervan For Your Trip
If you enjoy the freedom of the open road, and don't like being tied to an itinerary, then hiring a campervan for your trip could be ideal. It means that you can take off when you want, and enjoy seeing things that most tourists don't get to see. However, there are lots of different vehicles on the road that are considered campervans, and so hiring the right one might seem … [Read more...]
Nervous about Driving in New Zealand?
In New Zealand we drive on the left hand side of the road - like the UK, India, South Africa and a few more - see them here If you are not used to driving on the left - here are some resources to help Take a Driver QUIZ: Detailed tourist/visitor driving quiz in English, Spanish, Chinese, German and French Here This is a great little interactive quiz - giving you … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Save Money Travelling in New Zealand
New Zealand is a fabulous country to visit - I came here first 4o years ago and enjoyed hitch-hiking around. I met some amazing people along the way. But hitch-hiking does not get you down those wonderful side roads where you can find magical out of the way spots, even at the height of summer - places like Helena Bay or the Forgotten World Highway. Maybe you have been to New … [Read more...]