Living in New Zealand makes travelling to Australia very easy and not too expensive. One of the best ways to … More
Author: Katie Blackburn
I love to travel the world and have exciting new experiences. I grew up in a small town in New Zealand and was inspired to travel by my parents. I remember reading their travel journal as a child and wanting the adventure for myself. After losing my mum in 2009 I realised life is too short to wait for opportunities. So in 2010 aged 22 I took on my first solo backpacking trip through Europe. I have since been to 41 countries across Europe, Asia, North, Central, South America, Africa and Oceania.
10 days in Fiji
Fiji is a dream destination for many people. As a Kiwi I was lucky enough to visit Fiji as a … More
USA – 1 month West Coast Road Trip
We usually are backpackers who explore countries using local transport, but for the USA we had to do a road … More
Preparing for Tanzania
We have decided to do something different for this trip and go to Tanzania on a guided tour. As it … More
The W Trek – Torres del Paine, Chile
The W Trek in the Torres del Paine National Park was one of the most beautiful hikes I have done. I … More
Things to do – Tongatapu, Tonga
I was lucky enough to get a one-month work contract in the South Pacific Island nation of Tonga! Pretty sweet … More
Camping and exploring Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park us one of the most beautiful places we have ever visited. We spent 2 nights camping in … More
What to expect when hiking the Inca Trail
The Inca Trail is no easy feat, there is the high altitude, steep climbs and lots of stairs. I considered … More
What to expect when hiking the Milford Track, New Zealand
The Milford track is one of the most beautiful hikes in the world and now we have done it we … More
Becoming a Vegetarian whilst travelling
We had been toying with the idea of giving up meat for a while, although we decided to wait until … More
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