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Author: Holly
How to Avoid Bali Belly: What It Is, and How to Recover Quickly
Who wants to spend days in bed, crippled with pain, when you could be soaking up the sun with a coconut in hand, catching a tan? Travel might broaden the mind, but unfortunately it also increases your risk of picking up a nasty bug. Worldwide, ‘Bali belly,’ also known as the less catchy ‘traveller’s diarrhoea’,…
Bali vs New Zealand: the differences nobody tells you about
Sometimes it’s the little things that catch you off guard. Visiting Bali? Here are the differences between Bali and New Zealand that nobody tells you about…
First year at Otago? Student Advice I wish I’d known
Like anything in life, university has its highs and lows: one minute you’re basking in the blissful sunshine on clocktower lawn, the next, you’ve been woken up at 3am by somebody throwing up on a car outside. When I think back on my undergrad years, there are some things I wish I’d known. Whether it’s…
The New Zealand Digital Nomad Visa: will it make a difference?
If you want to visit New Zealand and work remotely, there’s a new opportunity on the horizon: the Digital Nomad Visa. Here’s what you need to know…
Student travel hacks you should know: save big on your next NZ trip
Travelling New Zealand is part of the fun as a student, but it can be expensive. Here’s 8 essential student travel hacks that will help your dollars go the extra mile.
12 Must-Try Kiwi Foods
Crunchy chips, airy desserts, and golden biscuits … Have you tried these 12 iconic Kiwi foods yet?
My scariest vanlife experience: don’t make these mistakes
Vanlife can be the best and worst of times. Here’s one of the worst. Learn from my mistakes from my true, scariest vanlife experience…
The Ultimate Dunedin Gift Guide for Foodies
Looking for a unique gift? Discover these 10 artisan producers from Dunedin and their delicious goods…
The magic Maniatoto: your guide to 4 awesome places
With its awesome ranges and wide open spaces, a visit to the Maniatoto is rarely forgotten. Here we’ll explore the best things see and do…
Why you should be careful of fake greenstone in New Zealand
Looking for a pounamu pendant? Don’t be duped into buying fake greenstone. Read these tips on how and where you can find the real thing…
7 haunted Dunedin hotspots that will freak you out
From theatres to historical ruins, here we’ll explore the most notorious haunted Dunedin hotspots that have become part of local legend…
How to travel the South Island without a car: All you need to know
Open spaces, mountains, remote townships, and hidden valleys… Travelling around the South Island without a car can be daunting, but luckily there plenty of ways to explore…
The basics of Kiwi Etiquette: Funny ‘unspoken rules’ you should know
From pedestrian crossings to sharing your chips, it’s time to put on your gumboots and see how much you know about Kiwi etiquette…
Can you guess the inspiration for these 9 weird NZ place names?
What’s in a name? Here are some of the meanings behind the most strange and funny NZ place names from the South Island…
Head in the boughs: working seasonal jobs in New Zealand
Want to score a seasonal job in New Zealand? Whatever your preference, here’s some essential advice to find your ideal work role…
5 Campervan decor ideas that you will love
It can be hard to find caravan decorations that are shatter-free, but here are 5 creative ways you can give your camper some character!
New Zealand’s most dangerous plant? The Tree Nettle, Ongaonga
The Tree Nettle or Ongaonga (Urtica ferox) is probably New Zealand’s most dangerous plant species lurking in the bush…
Visiting Ranfurly? Don’t miss these four stunning nature walks
Short walks are one of the most enjoyable ways to appreciate the varied landscapes and history of Central Otago. Here are 4 scenic walking destinations near Ranfurly, Otago.
A year in Waitākere: wild West Auckland
As a traveller, it’s easy to enjoy the gems of Auckland, New Zealand’s ‘city of sails’. But the reality of living here can be quite different…
Enjoy op-shopping? Your guide to Warkworth op shops
If there was an op shop capital of New Zealand’s North Island, Warkworth might just be it. Here is a guide to 7 excellent Warkworth op shops.