Travel Advice

Everyone’s Got to Eat. So Where to Get Your Groceries in New Zealand? When travelling in New Zealand, it’s cheaper to cook food in your hostel or flat than to indulge in eating in restaura
New Zealand Loves Beer The country is a beer-making nation with around 150 commercial breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs. Beer accounts for around 60% of alcohol for sale. The beers you will see t
Food, Glorious Food! Nothing beats a cultural experience than tasting the local cuisine. For New Zealand, the cuisine involves pies, drinks and spreads… But, let’s be honest, New Zealand&#
Traditional Kiwi Recipes! Food is just another way, if not the most popular way, to immerse yourself in a culture. Why not take your New Zealand trip to the next level by making some traditional New Z
How to Save Money on Food Shopping When Travelling on a Budget Compared to some other countries, food in New Zealand can seem pretty expensive. Some backpackers want to claw their eyes out when they s
Winner, Winner, Potluck Dinner! The potluck dinner is becoming increasingly popular in hostels and in backpacker flatshares across New Zealand. Not surprising, considering it is a great idea for backp
Travelling as a Vegetarian in New Zealand In a country where dairy farming is its main industry and where hunting and fishing are part of the Kiwi lifestyle, it’s hard to imagine that travelling
Pasta Recipes Easy to Cook When You’re Travelling! Ah, pasta. How you have kept the hunger locked away during our times of budget travel. Pasta is the go-to food for many backpackers because a)
Spice Up the Ultimate Backpacker Food In the category of cheap, yummy and nutritious food, eggs hold a very important part of the backpackers’ diet. Should it be for breakfast, lunch or dinner,