5 Travel Tips for Couples

As someone who has travelled almost extensively alone, a part of me is nervous about traveling with someone else (and a bigger part of me is excited). Traveling with another means compromise, something that I...

Best Things to do in Christchurch

Since the earthquake here in 2011, Christchurch has been a different place. Both in terms of the culture that’s developed, but also in the fact that a lot of Christchurch’s infrastructure is still damaged....

Best Foods to Eat in Italy

Italians love their food- and so does the world. While the glorious tastes of Italian cuisines are enjoyed worldwide, there’s nowhere like the source to enjoy the care and passion with which this culture...

Top 5 Things to Do in Okinawa, Japan

I’ve always wanted to go to Japan, since I was a little girl. I spent most of my childhood researching it, but alas, the high prices of transport in Japan and accommodation costs have scared me away. I am...

Our Romantic Queenstown Getaway

Ben and my first trip together was to his surf nationals in 2013 and it was a lot of fun but he was very focused on his sport so I was pretty keen to go somewhere where we could relax, just us. Last year Ben...

How Much Does New Zealand Cost?

One of the first things I try to figure out before I go anywhere is how much it’s going to cost. Expensive places scare me a little, as someone who travels on a tightish budget, being aware of how much...