Australia VS New Zealand
January 22, 2016
Where should you travel on your next trip abroad: Australia or New Zealand? This light-hearted guide will help you make that difficult choice. … More Australia VS New Zealand
Category: Wildlife and Nature
The Top Places In The World To Be A Hippy
October 5, 2015
Some locations are just better designed to bring out your inner-hippy than others. I don’t necessarily mean places to chant ‘om’; these are (in my opinion) spots where it seems easier to feel love, peace and zen. The kind of moments that make you go ‘aaah’ and everything seems right with the world, for a … More The Top Places In The World To Be A Hippy
6 Signs You’ve Survived A Trip To Australia
March 24, 2015
*This is a guest post written for travellinghelga by Jess Signut* The land down under is famous for its great beaches and fun in the sun, but there are plenty of awesome things to do in Australia that aren’t necessarily well known to outsiders. With a continent that is dedicated to beautiful nature and scenery, … More 6 Signs You’ve Survived A Trip To Australia
Top 5 National Parks in the USA
August 27, 2014
There are nearly 60 National Parks scattered throughout the United States of America. This is a country that ranges from cramped and overcrowded urban playgrounds to immense areas of wilderness and natural beauty that are larger than some entire nations. Here are the top 5 National Parks of the USA. 1. Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone … More Top 5 National Parks in the USA
Chasing A Whale
April 15, 2014
The catamaran sped away from Kaikoura through the surf, rolling over the waves at breakneck speed. We had to sit inside whilst moving for safety reasons and I can’t say I was feeling too rosy. Thankfully whenever the vessel came to a stop we were able to go back outside on to the deck. The … More Chasing A Whale
Volcanoes and Fairies
February 5, 2014
The path is steep and the weather bitterly cold. It’s only 8AM and we have a long day of hiking or, as the Kiwis call it, ‘tramping’ ahead of us. We are aiming for Mount Taranaki’s Tahurangi translator tower which should take about two hours to reach. However, this track requires clement weather conditions and … More Volcanoes and Fairies
Aitutaki: A Little Slice Of Heaven
December 27, 2013
As I write this I am looking at one of the most stunning sunsets I have ever seen. The sky is striped like a tiger. Smoky red-orange glows from behind layers of clouds that slowly turn from pink to dusky purple. The ocean is a still mirror of colour. I know I’m lucky to be … More Aitutaki: A Little Slice Of Heaven
Cruising Milford Sound
December 17, 2013
“Milford is a wild, romantic looking place, abounding in high mountains and intermediate deep valleys.” Milford Sound as described by the sealer John Boultbee in 1826. This is one of the iconic New Zealand experiences. Milford Sound is peaceful, picturesque (weather permitting) and teeming with wildlife. A cruise on the sound will set you back … More Cruising Milford Sound
Beautiful Birds of New Zealand
November 1, 2013
These two little islands were separated from the supercontinent Gondwana approximately 80 million years ago. There were no land mammals or snakes present in New Zealand at this time, and the result of this was a unique and flourishing bird population. Despite many species becoming extinct since then, the land of the kiwis still has … More Beautiful Birds of New Zealand
The Red Centre: Driving Australia’s Outback
October 24, 2013
THE ROUTE: Melbourne – Adelaide – Flinders Ranges – Coober Pedy – Alice Springs – Kings Canyon – Uluru – Coober Pedy – Adelaide – Melbourne. DISTANCE TRAVELLED: Approximately 6,200 kilometres. WILDLIFE SPOTTED: Kangaroos, wallabies, emus, camels, one wedge-tailed eagle, falcons, bush-tailed possums, galahs, cockatoos, cockatiels, lizards and snakes. A plethora of flies. WHAT IT … More The Red Centre: Driving Australia’s Outback
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