Baby whippets, pigs in blankets, and a terrifying turkey. What it was like volunteering at a vegan animal sanctuary in New Zealand.
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11 Offbeat Places to Visit in New Zealand
A round-up of some of my favourite places to visit in New Zealand that are often overlooked. Including glacial lakes, ancient trees and a French coastal village.
Everything You Need to Know About the New Zealand Working Holiday Visa
Your handy guide on how to get paid whilst travelling in Middle Earth.
More Places to Explore
Tongariro Northern Circuit Hiking Guide
One does not simply walk into Mordor. One can follow the Tongariro Northern Circuit – one of New Zealand’s 10 Great Walks.
Pigs in Blankets and Other Tales: Volunteering at a Vegan Animal Sanctuary
Baby whippets, pigs in blankets, and a terrifying turkey. What it was like volunteering at a vegan animal sanctuary in New Zealand.
11 Offbeat Places to Visit in New Zealand
A round-up of some of my favourite places to visit in New Zealand that are often overlooked. Including glacial lakes, ancient trees and a French coastal village.
Everything You Need to Know About the New Zealand Working Holiday Visa
Your handy guide on how to get paid whilst travelling in Middle Earth.
Avalanche Peak via Scotts Track: The Alternative Tramp
Avalanche Peak via Scott’s Track: one of my favourite day hikes in the South Island. Or, the hike that almost didn’t happen because of New Zealand’s weather…
Backpacking Around New Zealand in 8.5 jobs
Pouring craft beers, scrubbing loos, picking apples, harvesting potatoes, counting pens – the unglamorous life of a backpacker. Plus, getting fired!
Rakiura/Stewart Island: The ‘Other’ New Zealand
There’s more to New Zealand than the North and South Island. Find out why the third island, Rakiura, is my favourite place in Aotearoa.
Hashtag, vanlife: Living in a Van in New Zealand
Read about my experiences buying a motorhome and preparing for living in a van in New Zealand. Everything from buying to nesting, to driving!