If you’ve been thinking of taking a road trip through New Zealand, one of the best options is to drive the East Cape. Not only does the East Cape drive have spectacular coastal views, stunning beaches, native fauna, and bush walks, but it also gives...
Kings Cross → Camden → Little VeniceDiscover London like a local — everyday charm, quiet corners, and waterside wandering. Distance: 5.5 km / 3.4 milesDuration: 2–3 hours + stopsDifficulty: Easy — flat towpath the whole wayStart: King’s Cross Station...
As Kiwis, we often find ourselves chatting with fellow travellers about our beautiful country, New Zealand. This leads to the usual question, “Where should I spend the most time, and what are the best places to see?” Without a doubt, the South Island...
If you have arrived in Wellington for a weekend, a short break, or a cruise day, one of the best things to do is take a Wellington waterfront walk. Wellington has an amazing waterfront close to top-end shopping, with quality cafes, bars, and restaura...
A road trip to Italy is one of the best ways to explore this fantastic and diverse country, which is why we spent time visiting southern Italy and Sicily while taking a break from house-sitting. We decided to drive in Italy. Yes, driving in Italy can...
Discovering Slovenia: A Stop Worth Adding to Your European Adventure On day seven of our whirlwind 10-country, 10-night road trip from northern Germany to Italy, we found ourselves in the charming country of Slovenia. Our planned visit was to spend t...
It’s no secret that we love France and have spent much time travelling around its various regions. Two places we have often returned to, on the west coast of France is Brittany and Normandy. With stays at our two favourites from our previous trips, t...
One of the first things we do before arriving in a new country is to organise an eSim to stay connected for data. Because if you’ve ever faced the dreaded roaming bill after travelling abroad, you’re not alone. Nobody likes returning from a fabulous...
Lüneburg is a town in northern Germany about 50km from Hamburg. It was one of the few towns in North Germany whose historic centre was not destroyed during the Second World War. Lüneburg was first mentioned in medieval records in a deed signed on 13...
Another month is nearly over so we wanted to let you know we are still on track for your housesit.The month of May for us was housesitting across the road from our Brisbane family. When their neighbours approached us, it was an opportunity not to be...
Calling all Bali-bound friends! Are you ready to jet off to Bali, the “Island of the Gods?” Are you dreaming of new delicious food, drinking cocktails on the beach and relaxing in the afternoons after a wonderful massage? But before you pack your...
Good morningWe hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. We have just got back from 10 days holiday in Bali. It was a wonderful trip shared with our Brisbane-based family and especially fun with little Hazel, our cute granddaughter.W...
Welcome to a fresh edition of travel inspiration, with a focus this month on train travel through Europe.If there is one thing that can make or break a trip, it's having a “To Do” list that has too many items on it.Pick the perfect place to stay in t...
Just popping into your inbox to say we are still on track for your upcoming housesit.We are drying off at Kangaroo Point after the deluge yesterday. Our housesit is looking after a very friendly cat who loves the outdoors.Thankfully there was no rain...
Happy New YearIf you are planning travel to Europe in 2024, then you may like to know that the Schengen zone has been expanded. Now the border-free zone will include Bulgaria and Romania. These two additions follow on from Croatia who joine...