For the 12 deals of Christmas my travel bud gave to me…
Your ULTIMATE Christmas gift guide for those who (literally) deserve the world.
Your ULTIMATE Christmas gift guide for those who (literally) deserve the world.
Good Morning Franz Josef 9:15 am and I wake up because my alarm is going off… did I have a good sleep! I’ll need my energy today for sure because we’re going onto the glacier with Franz Josef Glacier Guides to do the “Ice Experience tour.” So excited to go onto the Glacier. We were […]
New Zealand looks small on the map, but it is actually a large country with lots to explore. There are lots of different ways to get around the country’s two islands. The best option for you will depend upon a variety of factors including how much time you have, who you are travelling with, what […]
Think you know New Zealand? Think again! Here are 5 crazy facts about the country that will definitely surprise you! 1. Christchurch used to have a local wizard! There’s no denying New Zealand is a magical place, and that’s not just because it was the set of Lord of the Rings! In 1982, Christchurch actually […]
There are many destinations that are great to visit with others, whether it be family, friends or a partner. But that doesn’t mean that a solo trip needs to be an inferior experience. Solo travel is great for all sorts of reasons, and it’s even better when you’re visiting places that cater to lone rangers. […]
The Milford Sound Cruise offered by Jucy Cruises proved to be an exceptional sightseeing experience in one of the most beautiful places in not only New Zealand, but in all the world. In fact, Milford Sound has been considered a number of times, as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’. Milford Sound Though the waterway […]
A couple of weeks ago, my boyfriend and I decided to go Black Water Rafting with the Legendary Black Water Rafting Company. We opted to do the 3 hour Black Labyrinth tour. Here’s how we got on. Waitomo (‘wai’ meaning water and ‘tomo’ meaning sinkhole or cave) on New Zealand’s North Island is world famous […]
Exploring New Zealand on a backpacker budget? Can’t afford a skydive? Check out these cheap things to do in Taupo that won’t break the bank! 1. Huka Falls Huka Falls are HUGE! How huge? 220,000 litres of flowing water per second kind of huge (that’s enough to fill one Olympic sized swimming pool every 11 […]
Looking for an authentic cultural experience in New Zealand? Look no further than Tamaki Maori Village. What is Tamaki Maori Village? Tamaki History Ready for a little history lesson? Don’t worry it’s not a boring one! Back in the ‘mullet era’ also known as the 1980’s, a young kiwi guy called Mike Tamaki, wanted to […]
I once jumped from a 12ft roof and severely injured my nose. I’ve cracked a rib jumping on a trampoline. I’ve even broken my leg falling from 6ft (my height). So when the opportunity to jump out of a plane arose, naturally I approached with extreme caution. Skydive Taupo was the destination and 15000ft was […]