by Jub | Jun 29, 2019
This New Zealand bucket list has 30 activities and attractions you must consider adding to your New Zealand itinerary. Of course, many of these items are expensive (some are free), so for most of you it’ll be a case of picking and choosing what to and not to do...
by Jub | Jun 25, 2019
People are always telling me they’d come to New Zealand ASAP if the country wasn’t so expensive. But, that doesn’t have to be the case with an abundance of free things to do in New Zealand. In short, it’s possible to have a great time...
by Jub | Jun 17, 2019
This isn’t so much of a Giapo review, but rather a brain dump on how they can justify charging premium prices for an ice cream based on my experience. In a country that enjoys a hokey pokey ice cream in a cone for a couple of dollars at the local dairy is part...
by Jub | Jun 11, 2019
Love it or hate it, Facebook is a great resource when used in the right way. This extends before, during, and after your travels, with Facebook groups covering a variety of topics. The following groups are groups dedicated to those travelling in New Zealand, primarily...
by Jub | Jun 6, 2019
Flying to New Zealand is daunting. For many of you reading this, your total transit time will be over 24 hours. The following are seven tips for keeping in mind before flying to NZ, including a few to consider before booking your flight. Some of these tips apply...
by Jub | Jun 2, 2019
The time has come. The Catlins has emerged from obscurity and the region is now on the tourist radar. Honestly, I’d never ever heard of the Catlins growing up. Tucked away in the Southeast corner of the country. With a sparse population, farming and forestry are...