112 Free Things To Do In New Zealand

People are always telling me they’d come to New Zealand ASAP if the country wasn’t so expensive. But, that doesn’t have to be the case with an abundance of free things to do in New Zealand. In short, it’s possible to have a great time...

Is Giapo Worth It? They Charge $10+ For An Ice Cream!

This isn’t so much of a Giapo review, but rather a brain dump on how they can justify charging premium prices for an ice cream based on my experience. In a country that enjoys a hokey pokey ice cream in a cone for a couple of dollars at the local dairy is part...

6 Facebook Groups For Backpackers Travelling New Zealand

Love it or hate it, Facebook is a great resource when used in the right way. This extends before, during, and after your travels, with Facebook groups covering a variety of topics. The following groups are groups dedicated to those travelling in New Zealand, primarily...

Flying To New Zealand? Do These 7 Things First

Flying to New Zealand is daunting. For many of you reading this, your total transit time will be over 24 hours. The following are seven tips for keeping in mind before flying to NZ, including a few to consider before booking your flight. Some of these tips apply...

10+ Things To (and not to) Do In The Catlins + Useful Tips

The time has come. The Catlins has emerged from obscurity and the region is now on the tourist radar. Honestly, I’d never ever heard of the Catlins growing up. Tucked away in the Southeast corner of the country. With a sparse population, farming and forestry are...