The Mighty Hokianga
On the west coast of Northland sits another wonderful harbour, the Hokianga. Just like Whangaroa Harbour on the opposite coast, the Hokianga is a drowned river system, but was flooded…
Curiosities of the Catlins Coast
Have you ever road-tripped to the Catlins? Located in the wild southeast corner of New Zealand’s South Island, Alex Samuels shares the what, where, why and how. Remote and exposed,…
Castles in the Sand
There are certain places that seem to become indelibly printed in your mind when you first see them in a photograph. Landscapes so awe-inspiring and magical that they cannot be…
Lake Waikaremoana: exploring the sea of rippling waters
New Zealand, as we well know, is pretty blessed in the natural wonders department. It’s got snow capped mountains, beautiful beaches, and water for days. So choosing which places to…
Life Off The Road – Our 1967 Bedford Bus Renovation
While no full-time traveller ever wants to be told they have to stay in one spot, for Carl and Justine and their new fixer-upper, the weeks in lockdown have been…
Caravan vs Camper Trailer: Choosing the best set up for a homegrown adventure
It’s the million dollar question: What is better to travel in, a caravan or a camper trailer? The answer might not be what you think… After three years travelling as…
There’s no time like the present to plan your dream trip
As we wrap up week three of our New Zealand lockdown, I’ve noticed a few common themes across friends’ platforms expressing how we’ll never take our travels for granted again.…
A traveller’s guide to surviving lockdown: managing food & finances
It’s strange but true, full time travel and life in lockdown have a lot in common, from living 24/7 with your family to coping with isolation when you’re off grid.…
7 ways to satisfy your wanderlust (without leaving home)
Although all travel is suspended, there are plenty of ways to fill up our wanderlust cup. Read on as I share a few fun travel-inspired activities to enjoy from the…
Go camping in the backyard this Easter
Camping over Easter is a bit of a tradition in Australia and New Zealand, but with travel restrictions, closed campgrounds and lockdown laws in full swing, this year we’re being…
