Exploring New Zealand on a backpacker budget? Can't afford a skydive? Check out these cheap things to do in Taupo that won't break the bank! 1. Huka Falls Huka Falls are HUGE! How huge? 220,000 litres of flowing water per second kind of huge (that's enough to fill one Olympic sized swimming pool every 11 […]
Catherine Atton
I once jumped from a 12ft roof and severely injured my nose. I’ve cracked a rib jumping on a trampoline. I’ve even broken my leg falling from 6ft (my height). So when the opportunity to jump out of a plane arose, naturally I approached with extreme caution. Skydive Taupo was the destination and 15000ft was […]
Jonathan Williams
The time for chocolate and hot cross buns is upon us! For many of us, Easter brings the promise of a long weekend and LOTS of chocolate, but not everyone celebrates with an Easter egg hunt or fluffy bunnies… here are 7 weird Easter traditions from around the world. 1) Easter crime, Norway Don't worry, […]
Ruby Syme
What is your first thought when someone says ‘romantic destination’? For many travellers, that is usually Paris, Venice, or some dreamy tropical beach in a distant part of the world, and certainly not a country like Australia. While it is famous for its iconic cityscapes, Australia is so much more than the wild nightlife of […]
Zara Lewis
Translated by Simone Benneker. 1. Je loopt het risico om in een Hobbit te veranderen Je hebt de kans om de Hobbiton film set te bezoeken van de beroemde Lord of the Rings trilogie en Hobbit films. En OMG, het is het schattigste wat je ooit zal zien! Het is zelfs zo schattig, dat je […]
Catherine Atton
So you’ve booked your flights, packed your bag, charged your camera… now all that’s standing between you and your dream destination is that draining 12-hour flight. *groan* Luckily, we’re here to help! Here are 12 tricks to help make your next long-haul flight less of a nightmare. 1. Be choosey Choose your seat wisely to […]
Ruby Syme
