For the rest of my blog posts on New Zealand, one thing will be a given – the drive was spectacular! If you’re anything like us and love road trips, you’ll know that the journey from one place to the
Year: 2016
Short but sweet – Wanaka without the skydive!
The Crown Range Road from Queenstown to Wanaka is gobsmackingly stunning. It winds up over the Southern Alps past the alpine ski resort of Cardrona and then follows the Cardrona river Valley to Lake Wanaka, which even has it’s own
A Surprising Glimpse Into a Heartbreaking Past
Queenstown is nestled in a bend in the “z” shaped Lake Wakatipu, with the dramatic Southern Alps as an awe-inspiring backdrop. Its main draw is the crazy sports it has on offer – bungy jumping, sky diving, canyon swinging, jet
Where Sunny Days Are Rare
Te Anu makes a great jumping off point for exploring New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park. Located on the South Western tip of the South Island, it is the largest national park in New Zealand and a World Heritage Area. It
Sick, No Sleep, No Food, but Still loving Life on the Road
We arrived in New Zealand feeling rotten. Not just because we were bidding farewell to our lovely friends in Singapore, but also because we’d both picked up a bug. Worried it might affect our admittance into the country – we
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Port Report – Koh Samui, Thailand
Port ship actually docks at: Tenders near Nathon TownAttraction/Town you are aiming to visit: The whole island has lots to offerDistance from Port: You can walk off the tender and you are right there – beaches, town and taxis readily
The Abandoned Garden – Before and After Shots
It is mildly insulting that my garden seems to do so much better when I’m not around to tend to it. To keep it seasonal, I’m taking a break from posting about our three-month-long travel stint to show you how
Port Report – Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand
Port ship actually docks at: Laem ChabangAttraction/Town you are aiming to visit: BangkokDistance from Port: 80 miles, 2 hrs by bus Mode of transport we used: Ship’s tour bus shuttle $40 each English spoken by locals: Yes Ships tour necessary?
Port Report – Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Port ship actually docks at: Sihanoukville and tendered ashoreAttraction/Town you are aiming to visit: SihanoukvilleDistance from Port: within 3 miles – you could probably walk from the port.Mode of transport we used: Minibus via ship’s tourEnglish spoken by locals: SomeShips
Port Report – Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam
Port ship actually docks at: Phu My,VietnamAttraction/Town you are aiming to visit: Ho Chi Min City (Củ Chi Tunnels) Distance from Port: 40 miles – 1.5 hrs by car (60 miles – 2.5 hrs by bus)Mode of transport we used: