Don’t Believe the Hype!
Backpackers do some pretty strange things: some bond for life over a three-day hike and some would do anything for something labelled free. Some speak more than four diff
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What Makes New Zealand Unique?
Think New Zealand is just like every other country? Think again! There are many things that make New Zealand, or Aotearoa, unique! From wildlife that you can only find i
What to Pack for a New Zealand Campervan Road Trip?
A campervan trip is unlike any other kind of vacation out there. You have ultimate freedom, get to experience the outdoors and take your accommodati
Movies About Travel (or at Least Travel to New Zealand)
Travelling isn’t just something that happens in movies. If you are waiting for a sign, this could be it! The characters in movies can go o
Where is New Zealand Located?
Discovering the land of New Zealand has to start somewhere and its location is as good an any… So where is New Zealand? New Zealand is a country in the Oceania cont
North Island vs. South Island
Active volcanoes, bubbling mud pools, happening cities, hot beaches and a wealth of Maori culture or dramatic snowy mountains, fantastical fiords, every-changing glaciers
Should You Take a Backpack or a Suitcase to New Zealand?
In a country of multi-day hikes and backpackers travelling on a budget, backpacks are the norm for travellers in New Zealand. However, like all
The Items You Can’t Miss When Packing for New Zealand
It’s getting real, you’re about to go to New Zealand! Things get quite exciting yet stressful when packing for travelling in New
How to Get Over Jet Lag in 10 Simple Steps
New Zealand is far away from pretty much everywhere so once you have arrived safely in the “Land of the Long White Cloud” your main priority is t
The More You Travel, The Better You Will Understand Life… And Yourself
Sure, school can teach you a lot, but how can you learn about life until you go out there and live it? When backpacking thr