The Holy Land: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth... like millions people all over the world, I grew up on stories from this part of the world. The place names are so ingrained in my childhood that they seem like part of some far-off magical kingdom, rather than being real places. But real places they ...
Godley Head: Christchurch’s Hidden Gem of a Walk
Many visitors to Christchurch end up missing some of the best that the city has to offer, as they are often impatient to set off on their road trips to explore the rest of the South Island. However, there are some absolute gems immediately around Christchurch itself, so it's worth hanging around for ...
The Hooker Valley Track: The Perfect Introduction to Hiking in New Zealand
So you've packed your hiking gear and headed out to New Zealand - but where to start? New Zealand has so many great hiking trails that choosing where to start can be a bit daunting. But if you're looking for a hike with maximum beauty but not too challenging for your first foray into the New Zealand ...
Why You Should Consider a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa
Have you ever thought of taking a year off just to travel? But then you start wondering how to fund it all? Although scrolling through Instagram it might be easy to think that half the world is jet setting around to luxury locations as though money were no object, for most of us this is not actually ...
Swim With Wild Dolphins in Kaikoura, New Zealand
Hands down one of the best wildlife experiences I've ever had! We booked a boat trip from Kaikoura (New Zealand's south island) to see the local dusky dolphins. I had expected to see a few dolphins from a distance. But nothing prepared me for being on a boat surrounded by hundreds of dolphins. They ...
