Whitewater Rafting a 21 Foot Waterfall

Whitewater rafting is definitely cool – it’s an extreme* sport where all you have to do is sit on an oversized rubber duck and float down a river. Not too much work so great for a fun holiday activity! Plus you don’t need prior experience – the guide will tell you what to do. All […]

2013 Auckland Diwali Festival Photos

Held in Aotea square in central Auckland, the Diwali Festival – Auckland cities celebration of the five day Hindu festival is well worth a visit. Diwali translates into “row of lamps”, roughly translated as “the festival of lights”, and signifies the triumph of good over evil. It offers many stands of scrumptious Indian food, and act after […]

Sun, Fun and Siestas in Spain

Spain is a hugely popular holiday destination; British holidaymakers are particularly taken with the laid back Spanish vibe – including that famous Spanish staple – the siesta! Whether you are after a sun-drenched beach getaway or a sophisticated city break, Spain does both exceptionally well. Holidays to Spain are ideal for those wanting to travel […]

Top 5 ‘Short Hop’ From England Destinations

I’ve decided to create a list of my top five European destinations which are only a ‘short hop’ away from England. Why? So that you know where to visit! But also because I’m from New Zealand (A Kiwi), and each year many Kiwis and Aussies leave their homeland to head to England for an OE (Overseas Experience). […]

Burning Basket In Homer

When we were in Homer we did two memorable things. The first was stay with a lovely family who took us into their home, made us feel super welcome and fed us king salmon and halibut for dinner – wow! The second was attend this Burning Basket – interactive, impermanent art experience. INSPIRE – Basket […]

Egypt’s 5 Best Undiscovered Holiday Destinations

Egypt is a tourist hot spot. But attractions like the Pyramids, and the resorts around Sharm El Sheikh, keep most visitors very much on the beaten path. Much of Egypt remains largely undiscovered by Westerners, and if you’re looking at Egypt holidays with an eye for doing some exploring, here are 5 off-the-beaten-path destinations you […]

Whittier 26 Glacier Cruise with Phillips Cruises

So it’s been ages since I last posted. I’m sorry. This is a start to getting back on track. Renee and I both love being out on the water looking for marine mammals, so here is my experience on the Klondike Express in Whittier, Alaska. It started out as a cold misty morning, very similar […]

Don’t Get Eaten! Bear Safety Tips

I’ve seen black, brown and grizzly bears in the wild numerous times now, I’ve never had a bad encounter with one so what follows is a summary of all the information I’ve gained from a variety of sources – from reading, from park rangers and from locals I met in Alaska. For me, bears are […]

Thoughts on Choosing Your Travel Accommodation

I want to talk today about travel and how our choice of accommodation impacts our experience in and impression of a new destination. I’ve been to some pretty mundane places and had fantastic experiences, conversely, I’ve been to some right up there top destinations and had very average experiences. In my opinion, it comes down […]

Glacier and Wildlife Spotting with Kenai Fjords Tours

By this time we’d been in Alaska over a month and we’d only briefly been on the water during our float plane flight to Brooks Camp. We’d seen a number of bears and other land wildlife, all awesome of course, but we were hankering for some whales – we were looking forward to this tour. […]