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How safe is Mexico City?

Mexico City is currently a safe destination to visit. It showcases captivating beauty, a diverse culture, delightful cuisine, and an abundance of historical sites. Mexico City, however, stands as the largest city in North America, boasting a population of over…

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Our Favourite 10 Travel Products

​When it comes to travel, costs like flights, accommodations, and transportation can take a sizable bite out of your holiday fund right from the start. Whether you're gearing up for a backpacking adventure in South America or a leisurely retreat…

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Tajine Morocco

An authentic experience of Morocco

The Kingdom of Morocco is indeed majestic. Placed a the Western tip of North Africa. Hugged by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. With a mountain interior as rugged as its history of Independence. And the world's greatest…

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Dancing Sands Distillery In Takaka

Dancing Sands Distillery in Takaka

During our journey around the Top of the South, one place we visited (and will visit many times again) is the Dancing Sands Distillery in Takaka, Golden Bay. Ben and Sarah came to New Zealand in 2012, and after spending…

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Mounts Fitzroy, Argentina

What’s it like at high altitude?

What is high altitude? High altitude is considered 1524m to 3505m above sea level. From there up to 5486 metres is very high, and anything above that is extreme altitude. To give you an idea of how high that is,…

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Spanish Paella

Interesting things to do and see in Spain

Below is a list of some of the interesting things to do and see in Spain: Sherry (or Jerez) tastings - Sherry originated in Spain Eat Tapas - go from bar to bar, trying tapas as you go See Gaudi’s…

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Day Of The Dead

Day of the Dead Festival

If you want to celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico, there are some fundamentals you’ll need to know. The first – and possibly most important – is that Dia de Muertos is certainly not Halloween! Halloween originated from an…

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Mooncake

Must do food festivals from around the world

Even the most seasoned traveller may not have ticked off all these delicious must do food festivals from around the world from their bucket list. These international celebrations go above and beyond the run of the mill food events. It…

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Tikal Mayan Site, Guatemala

Tikal: one of the many reasons to visit Guatemala

Located in the northern rainforests of Guatemala, is one of the largest Mayan excavated archaeological sites ever discovered - and that site is Tikal, the capital of the ancient Mayan empire. However, it’s not just Tikal’s impressive size that draws…

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5 essentials to pack for Peru

Peru is the pounding heart of South America. It’s an ancient land interwoven with a rich culture, vibrant soul and a diverse ecosystem, culminating in a constantly surprising and invigorating experience.  Three distinct regions dominate the ever-changing landscape. The expansive…

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