Ayutthaya, one of Thailand’s ex-capitals, is located about 90 minutes’ drive from the present capital, Bangkok. It’s packed with remnants from its glory days, and makes a great day trip from Bangkok, especially if […]

Brazil is an enormous country and distances between major centres can be vast, making air travel very appealing. If you can plan in advance, travelling by plane for at least part of your journey is a good option, […]

Swimming with dolphins is a must-do on many people’s bucket list, and it’s easy to achieve on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. KI Marine Adventures run frequent tours, with a maximum of 12 people per tour — […]

Auckland is a sprawling city, stretching around 100km from north to south. Yes, it’s narrow, positioned on an isthmus squeezed between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea, but travelling distances are vast if […]

For Argentinians and Uruguayans, drinking mate (mah-tay) is a way of life. If you spend any time with locals in one of these two countries, you’ll probably be invited to join in, and it’s important to be familiar […]

Rio de Janeiro’s famous statue of Christ the Redeemer is located on the top of Corcovado mountain. It’s a symbol of the city and of Brazil, and a visit to the top of the hill to see it up close is a must-do on the […]

Wine is an important part of Australian culture, and the Barossa Valley is a great place to do some tasting. If you’re travelling alone, hopping on a day tour with Groovy Grape, like we did, can be a good way to […]

The Maesa Elephant Camp is located not far from Chiang Mai, Thailand. It’s about a 45-minute trip by taxi or tuktuk, and any agency will be happy to arrange transport for you, though it’s cheaper to negotiate with […]

The Itaipu dam, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, is a hydroelectric dam which spans the River Paraná between Brazil and Paraguay. You can visit from either side, and it’s easy to get there from Ciudad […]

Although Buenos Aires’s metro system isn’t as extensive as that of some other cities, like London or Tokyo, it’s a useful tool for getting around the city. Tickets are cheap, it’s pretty safe, and it’s a lot […]

Buenos Aires is an excellent city to explore independently, but a guided tour will reveal layers that you just can’t find on your own. We did a Buenos Aires walking tour with Urban Adventures, and although we’d […]

One thing you’ll notice when walking around Buenos Aires is the abundance of graffiti. There’s all kinds: political messages, ugly tagging, New York-style name art, murals, stencils, and interesting combinations […]

Flights are probably going to be your number-one cost for almost any sort of trip outside of your country. There are many options to choose from: a round-the-world ticket, point-to-point flights, or avoiding […]

Our last week in Argentina (and South America) was a good one, full of sightseeing and tasty food, though were both a little unwell. We spent most of our time in Buenos Aires, then endured an Aerolineas flight […]

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Cambodia isn’t well-known for its wine production. In fact, no Southeast Asian country can be said to have a large wine industry, and what is produced isn’t […]

Our second-to-last week in Salta has been a mix weather-wise; from sweltering temperatures of 36 degrees or more, to cool rainy days that kept us inside. Plus we got a bit of culture, heading to the museum and to […]

Our time in Salta is coming to an end; tomorrow a long bus trip will take us to Buenos Aires, and soon after that we’ll be back in New Zealand. There’s a strong feeling of things ending, but I suppose it’s also […]

The River Thames is a central feature of London, and a visit to England’s capital city isn’t complete without a stroll along its banks. The Queen’s Walk, on the South Bank of the river, is a great place to wander. […]