Jaipur

  About a four hour train ride from Agra, Jaipur (or the ‘Pink City’) is the capital of Rajasthan. It is famed for local artisans; ranging from jewellers, textiles (including block prints and carpets) and general thrift markets. It also plays host to the annual Jaipur Literature Festival (the largest free literature festival in the…

Video: Morocco

Before I went to Europe I had barely even given the country of Morocco two thoughts. Little did I know that my €30 flights would give rise to one of the coolest experiences of my life. Flights (or ferries) from Spain always tend to be relatively cheap, so if you are down that way and have…

Bondi to Coogee Walk

  On a weekend away that was otherwise designated to eating and drinking, I was extremely excited to walk the Bondi to Coogee trail. Approximately 6 km long and estimated to take about 2 – 3 hours (depending on the length of stops made) we went prepared. Although it probably doesn’t matter which direction you…

Video: Nice, France

The devastating events that occurred in Nice on Bastille Day (14 July) hit me in a way that I wasn’t expecting. Like most people, I think terrorist attacks are scary, horrible and tragic; those feelings do not desensitise over time. I think what was different about this terrorist attack was that it was the first time…

Australia

The Land Down Under Across the ditch from New Zealand lies Australia, one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. As a New Zealander, I think most of us take Australia for granted, because it is easy to travel to and similar to New Zealand in so many ways. The rivalry remains strong,…

New Zealand

Land of the Long White Cloud From snow to sea, and mountains to lakes, New Zealand undeniably has some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery in the world. Overseas people often ask questions in awe, about the isolated little country at the bottom of the world, which is NOT connected to Australia, and which I…

48 hours in Mount Maunganui

Something like New Zealand’s version of the Sunshine Coast in Australia, Mount Maunganui offers surf, sea and countless sunshine, but with less of a big city vibe. Having spent numerous family holidays there growing up, it is a place I always look forward to visiting, and not just because I worship the sun. It is…

Ohope: “New Zealand’s Most Loved Beach”

I’m guessing that if you know three things about New Zealand, the fact that it has great scenery (and beaches) is one of them. Tucked away on the coastline between Tauranga and Gisborne lies Ohope Beach; well worth a stop, it has now claimed the title of ‘New Zealand’s Most Loved Beach’ in 2014 and…