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Tag: travel tips
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’,…
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.
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…
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…
Sandflies in New Zealand: the Milford menace and what you can do about them
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.
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.
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.
Beware: 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…