Learn 5 ways you can beat those roaming charges and not be met by a huge bill when you return from international travel. An unexpected phone bill is the last thing you need when returning from overseas! Even if you are using your phone sparingly, unless you have turned off all the automatic updates you could still be looking at hundreds of dollars of bills for a phone you never called out on. To avoid all this simply be prepared, contact your carrier and ask them what their r

What can I say, we Kiwis love our adventures and our nature and this hike to Mercer bay is a perfect mixture of both, as long as you’re ok with heights that is…. Tena koutou katoa, ko Waitakere toku maunga. (Today I am feeling nostalgic this is a small part of a mihi, a formal introduction in Maori. You identify your mountain, tribe, family etc as a way of identifying who you are and where you come from. Above is a small part only it reads “Greetings to you all, Waitakere is

Learn how to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Head lice while travelling even if you can’t buy specialised pesticide shampoos. So Today I’m going to cover something from the unglamorous side of travel. In this day and age of Instatravel, it’s easy to think modern travel is all beers on the beach and infinity pool selfies but the reality is, things don’t always work out as planned. One of the things that can take your travel experience from 100 to 0 fast is head lice. Now first th

Learn which two pairs of shoes you will actually need for a year’s backpacking. (Men’s and women’s options.) Plus three pairs to leave behind. You only need two pairs of shoes for a year backpacking! I know, take a deep breath put aside the, but won’t I… and the what if’s, for a minute and hear me out. There are exceptions and I will cover them below but trust me after years on the road, the times when you curse the weight and space they take up in your pack, will much outwei

Stay fit anywhere with this simple 20-minute body weight routine perfect for hostel or hotel stays while travelling. Apart from being a writer, I am also a dancer and circus performer, so exercise has always been a big part of my life. I am one of those weirdos who actually uses the hotel gym while on vacation but you don’t need to be a fitness buff to know staying active helps not only your fitness and waste line but your mental attitude as well. After my article ‘Make and K