Taking a helicopter tour over the glaciers on the West Coast is an absolute must do when you travel New Zealand. Soaring above the mountains
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Stories and tips from three years living in the land of the long white cloud
The South Island of New Zealand has some of the best hiking in the world. Almost all travellers to this part of New Zealand will
Christchurch is New Zealand’s second biggest city and the largest on the South Island. It’s a gateway to the adventure and scenery that the South
The west coast of the South Island of New Zealand is a wild, ragged yet beautiful part of an extraordinarily beautiful country. Blessed with incredible
Christchurch, or Ōtautahi as it is known in Maori, is the largest city on the South Island of New Zealand. For many, it is their
How much does it really cost to travel the world and how can I afford to do it?
One of the perks of my job in New Zealand was the helicopter flights onto the two glaciers. On my first day in the job I was told that if I was extremely lucky, I may be able to spend a night at one of the huts on the glacier. After spending nearly 18 months there I finally got the chance to spend a night in Chancellor Hut on Fox Glacier. Here’s what happened.
To be honest, when I started thinking about a blog, I never thought that I would write one on haircuts. It’s such a mundane activity that you do all the time at home. But unless you travel for a long time (often REALLY long in the case of some people!) you are unlikely to experience this mundane task abroad.
If you’re thinking of heading down the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand (and why wouldn’t you! It’s beautiful!) Franz Josef must
I love going to places where others don’t go. I don’t want to see the tourist crowds or check off what every other guide book