Highlights of Year 11 as Digital Nomads

For the first time ever we celebrated our nomadiversary on 1st March in the same country as we did last year. Our 11th year as digital nomads certainly didn’t go as planned. Reading over last year’s travel highlights post, there was no indication that we knew what was in store for us, despite being written just a week before a pandemic was officially...

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SafetyWing Insurance Review: Best Long Term Travel Insurance 2021

SafetyWing is the world’s first travel medical insurance developed specifically for nomads, by nomads. They cover people from all over the world while they are outside their home country.  Although it’s aimed at digital nomads and remote workers, it’s also a useful plan for anyone travelling long term, especially if you’re unsure how long you’ll be...

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Allbirds Tree Breezers Review: Ultra Comfortable, Sustainable Flats

Allbirds Tree Breezers are my new contender for the most comfortable ballet flats for travel and home. Allbirds flats are lightweight, machine washable, and oh so comfortable. The silky-smooth eucalyptus tree fabric and cosy wool insole mean they feel like house slippers but have a classic ballet flat silhouette. I couldn’t believe how good they felt...

Jan 2021

14 Best Day Trips from Melbourne

If you need a break from the city, Melbourne is a fantastic base for exploring Victoria with picturesque seaside villages, historic gold rush towns, stunning beaches, and lush rainforest all easily accessible. On these day trips from Melbourne you can go wine tasting, swim with seals, soak in hot springs, get up close with penguins and koalas, and...

Dec 2020

15 Best Things to Do in New Plymouth and Taranaki, New Zealand

New Plymouth is a small seaside city in Taranaki, a region on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island that is usually overlooked by visitors and even Kiwis themselves, despite being named by Lonely Planet as one of the best regions to visit in 2017. The area quickly became one of our favourites in New Zealand. We loved the lush green countryside,...

Oct 2020

Allbirds Tree Dashers Review: Sustainable, Comfortable Running Shoes

I’m a huge fan of Allbirds shoes, so I was excited when they released a new high-performance shoe designed for running. The Allbirds Tree Dashers have the same features I love in my other Allbirds—they are ultra comfortable, machine washable, and made from sustainable materials. They also have an understated look and come in neutral colours, which...

Oct 2020

14 Best Things to Do in Wanaka, New Zealand

The Southern Lakes region in New Zealand’s South Island is one of the most visited areas of the country. Travellers are drawn to the iconic snow-capped mountains, crystal clear lakes, and many exhilarating adventure activities. While Queenstown is the most popular lakeside town, we prefer smaller, quieter Wanaka. While the pace of life may be more...

Aug 2020

The Best New Zealand North Island Itinerary

The North Island is home to three-quarters of the population of New Zealand and includes the country’s largest city, Auckland, in the north of the island, and Wellington, the capital city, in the south. The North Island has some of the best beaches in the country as well as hot springs, geothermal parks, volcanoes, lakes, waterfalls, wineries, and...

Jul 2020

Queenstown to Milford Sound Scenic Flight: The Most Beautiful Half-Day Trip in New Zealand

Taking a scenic flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound was our biggest splurge in New Zealand, but we didn’t regret it for a minute. Milford Sound is one of the highlights of the country with waterfalls and soaring peaks in a glacier-carved valley. Accommodation is limited at this remote fjord in the southwest of the South Island, so most people...

May 2020

22 Best Things to Do in Nelson, New Zealand

The top of New Zealand’s South Island doesn’t attract the attention of further south, especially with international visitors. This is a shame as there’s so much to explore including beaches, mountains, lakes, native bush, wineries, craft breweries, berry farms, art galleries and more. You can hike, mountain bike, kayak, shop, and sample delicious local...

Apr 2020