Category: Travel Tips
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How to Avoid Bali Belly: Tested Tips
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’,…
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Bali vs New Zealand: The Differences Nobody Tells You
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…
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First year at Otago? Student Advice I Wish I’d Known
Like anything in life, university has its ups and downs. 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 your car outside. When I reflect on my undergrad years, there are a few things I wish I’d known – things…
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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…
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Otago Student Travel Hacks to Save Big
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.
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My Scariest Vanlife Experience
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…
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Why Fake Greenstone in New Zealand is a Problem
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…
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Can You Travel the South Island without a Car? Here’s How
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…
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Head in the Boughs: The Reality of Seasonal Jobs
Want to score a seasonal job in New Zealand? Whatever your preference, here’s some essential advice to find your ideal work role…
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5 Easy Campervan Decor Ideas
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!
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Meet 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…
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Sandflies in New Zealand: the Milford Menace and What to Do
Sandflies have a habit of haunting New Zealand’s scenic hotspots. Here are some helpful tips to help you avoid and cope with these pesky insects.
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An Easy Guide to Preserving Wild Rosehips
Make the most of Otago’s autumn bounty by preserving your own rosehip skins and enjoy the benefits of this vitamin C packed superfood…
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Buying a campervan? Better ask yourself these key questions
Buying a campervan can be super exciting, but what if you spend all that money and get a dud? Here are 5 key questions to ask yourself that will help direct you to the camper of your dreams.
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Helpful Māori Words Visitors Should Know
Improve your Te Reo Māori and discover the meanings of Aotearoa’s place names to better inform your travels!
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Packing List & Tips: Cycling the Otago Rail Trail in Winter
A packing list for my 2018 ~7 day stint cycling the Otago Central Rail Trail in winter.
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Know Before You Go: The Dangers of New Zealand’s Thermal Springs
You’ve probably heard of New Zealand’s amazing thermal springs. Who doesn’t love a spa soak? But you should also know about their hidden, deadly dangers…