Summer in NZ results in a nationwide shutdown. Ali and I had 3 weeks off over Christmas/New Years and as … More
Tag: beach
Nice is nice
Another family wedding took us overseas in September 2019. This time the wedding was in Ireland so being so close … 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
Havana by Photo
Havana is a great city to just wonder aimlessly as the streetscapes and buildings are beautiful. We did that for about two … More
Lessons from Koh Phangan and the Full Moon Party
Koh Phangan is a beautiful island in the Gulf of Thailand. Koh Phangan is the middle island within a chain of … More
Realities of our trip #5.. The downside of Asia
Rubbish everywhere, tourists everywhere, the sell… that is the reality of travelling in South East Asia. We thought Central America … More
Backpacking in Mérida, Mexico
We spent 6 nights in this special city on the Yucatán Peninsula as we were feeling pretty tired and had some … More
Realities of our trip #4 – Good morning Vietnam!
The other day I was massaged by a prostitute…. This is the reality of my Vietnamese massage experiences so far. … More
How to survive Cancun as a backpacker
Cancun is not your normal backpacker destination but it is a cheap place to fly into, so if you are visiting southern Mexico … More
New Zealand Series: Auckland
*Updated January 2020* Auckland is the place we call home. We live right in the CBD and love to take … More