You know the one. The feeling of hundreds of people passing by – from all around the world – speaking different languages, eating McDonald’s, sipping coffee, saying goodbye to friends and family. That one place where it’s a constant rush of people, a sea of excitement and avid suitcase-dodging. That feeling of “fuck yeah, I’m…
Career + Travel Bug: Why not both?
So you’ve just finished university and you’re ready to step into the big wide world. Congrats, time for some #adulting! All jokes aside, it can be daunting when you’re starting to apply for the grad programmes / first job, or even making your first job change early on in your career. You don’t know where…
Things to do in the Coromandel, NZ
Ahhh, New Zealand summer. So warm yet so unpredictable with your rain in January and ex-tropical cyclones in February. But lets not dwell on the negatives, lets dwell on one of my absolute favourite parts of summer: trips to the Coromandel Peninsula! When someone from overseas asks me what places they should visit in New…
WATCH: Adventure with Contiki in South Island, NZ! 🎥
The South Island of New Zealand. One of the most beautiful places in the world (not that I’m biased…) 😉 Want a taster of my epic Contiki adventure in the South Island? Incredible scenery, zip-lining, jet boating, helicopter rides… it’s truly The Adventure Capital of the World . Check out my first-ever travel video – and let…
20 Travel Tips, Tricks & Must-Have Items
Packing – the pre-travel activity we love to hate, and hate to love. Long-haul flights – sure, the endless supply of movies and entertainment is cool, but 12+ hours squished like sardines beside strangers isn’t the most pleasant experience in the world, right? But lucky for you, I come prepared with a few travel tips…
A Kiwi on a New Zealand Contiki
Contiki 2.0 – complete! What a difference it makes only having a 1-hour flight, as opposed to a 25-hour long haul mission like last time 😉. I can hear what you’re thinking right now: “What’s a kiwi doing on a New Zealand Contiki tour??” Well believe it or not, but I’d never been to the…
Why Travel Blog? 3 Reasons To Do What You Love
I’m a big believer in doing something because you want to. Because it feels good, it feels right, fun and you’re passionate about it. I’m also a big believer in not having to defend or explain why you do those things. You just do. As long as it’s not hurting or affecting anyone negatively, you…
NZ Summer! A Few of My Favourite Things
Typical New Zealand, aye. Let’s celebrate the 1st of December (the official start of NZ summer) with “Crate Day”. A day dedicated to drinking crates of beer over the barbie (barbeque) in the sun. Choice bro. But there’s more to Kiwi life than a few bevies. Even though summer for me usually involves copious quantities…
To Tour or not to Tour? Why Choose a Contiki
Traveling preferences are very individual to each person. To some people, the thought of joining a tour sounds like the WORST idea ever. Locked in to an itinerary? No thanks. To others, a tour sounds like the best way to travel – but you have no idea which one to choose! And sometimes you don’t…
8 Reasons Why Travel is the Best
I know, I know. Anyone who has ever been travelling always raves when they get back home about how amazing it all was. Sometimes driving their friends or family to roll their eyes at One. More. Mention. Of the most amazing food in Italy. (Yum, by the way! 😉 ) But travel being awesome is…