Our first stop in Europe was Amsterdam. Our flight had felt long, it had been long! Our layover was in a Chinese airport with literally nothing open. Despite only being in transit we were still required to line up and give fingerprints – honestly the last thing I felt like. It was such a relief…
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10 things to do in Amsterdam
With its canals, museums and coffee shops, it is easy to see why Amsterdam is one of the most popular places in Europe. It has a relaxed, happy vibe at the same time as always having something going on. Not to mention it’s sheer beauty. Here are ten ideas for your time in Amsterdam: Visit…
A for Amsterdam
As I sit on the bus travelling from Amsterdam to Brussels, it’s hard to believe we’ve already finished our first stop in Europe. It’s also pretty crazy to think that any second now, we’ll be crossing the border into country #2 (wait, we just did!) made obvious only by a subtle change in the language…
Gili Trawangan
Getting to Gili T (as it’s more fondly known) is pretty easy, even if it feels time consuming. Most places you visit in Bali assume that visiting the Gili islands will be on your itinerary somewhere, and can suggest, and even organise, your means of transport. Our hostel in Canggu organised ours. It was pretty…
Bikin’ the Bays
Wellington’s coastline stretches out across a number of kilometres, and with bays for days what better way to see it than by bicycle? It is a unique daytrip with some incredibly diverse scenery, opportunity for plenty of photographs and an endless supply of delicious eateries to nourish one’s soul. First and foremost, you will need…
Chocolate Fish
Chocolate Fish (100 Shelly Bay Road) A Wellington icon, famed for its seafood barbecuing and family friendly picnic area, this place is certainly popular on any hint of a summer’s day. It has an extensive array of fresh seafood (and other meats/vegetarian options) sandwiches on the menu, which are cooked on a barbecue overlooking the water….