Long term solo travel on a budget.
As summer came to an end and winter was rolling in I was struggling to find a job in any of the big cities. I was lucky enough to meet a guy who knew a guy who would give me a job in Ohakune (pronounced Oh-ah-koo-nee). It was that easy. I hopped on the bus, arrived …
If you're from the northern hemisphere then a Christmas in summer will seem like a strange and unnatural thing to you. It is. Having a Christmas dinner, watching snowy Christmas movies, going for a surf and a few beers on the beach. Weird, but fantastic. I spent mine exploring the beautiful beaches around Gisborne. Gisborne …
Pronounced Fung-uh-ma-tar. I was lucky enough to live in this idyllic surf town for three months. I worked part-time in a bar and spent my days kayaking, surfing, swimming, sunbathing and reading. The waves here are perfect, good for beginners too. It has a cool vibe, and some good summer activities and festivals. The huge …
The Coromandel is a peninsula that extends north on the western side of the Bay of Plenty. It is full of rainforest and sandy beaches, islands and hiking trails. It's beautiful and unspoiled, this is a place you could spend a lot of time in. Cathedral Cove This protected marine reserve is worth the short …
