The two worlds of Waihe...

Filed under: Hiking , Stories , Oceania , New Zealand , Budget Travel Sipping a succulent syrah inside of the beachfront tasting room at Man O’ War winery , a quick glance of the room is all it takes to confirm I’m out of my element. To my left, a middle-aged man sporting...

Gadling gear review: Le...

Filed under: Gear , Gadling Gear Review Over the past two years, the introduction of tablet computers have had an unmistakable impact on how we travel. Smaller and lighter than laptops, yet with plenty of power and versatility, these devices allow us to stay connected, entertained, and...

What’s So Great about...

Everyone said I would love it. This advice didn’t just come from friends and online contacts, Melbourne was named the world’s most livable city in the 2011 Global Livability Survey . That’s a hell of a statement to make and I was curious what could propel a city on the...

Surprise! I’m in Icel...

So a couple of weeks ago on my birthday my partner announced that my present was a surprise trip to an undisclosed location. When we arrived at the airport last Thursday night I still had no idea where we were headed; an exciting adventure for someone who travels as much as I do. I...

Amsterdam, How I Mucked...

Our plan was a good one. Stay in Brussels and go on a few day trips to neighboring countries. Paris we love, so that was on the list. Germany is famous for its Christmas markets, so Cologne quickly made the cut. Bruges was a short trip and I wanted to see it, so that was the third. With...

Australia Travel Tips...

Australia Travel Tips   Australia is a huge country that offers something for everyone, beaches, cities, deserts and everything in between. To get the most out of the vast continent/country would take years, and even then you’d be missing something. For the casual traveler...

How to Explore Queensto...

Queenstown in a Day   The final stop on my whirlwind trip through New Zealand was a visit to one of the most popular destinations in the country, Queenstown. In the winter millions flock to this small mountain town for the ski slopes and in the summer they return to enjoy the...

Four Fun Ways to Splurg...

A lot of people try to save money while on vacation, which is great. Even if you’re trying to keep to your budget though, there are still some fun ways you can splurge on yourself and add a little more enjoyment to your vacation. Here are a few of my favorites, would love to hear yours...

Visit the world’s...

Filed under: Arts and Culture , Learning , Food and Drink , Europe , Germany , Hotels and Accommodations , Camping , Ecotourism , Women’s Travel , Theme Parks While Europe isn’t typically known for it’s tropical rainforests, a visit to the Tropical Islands in Germany...

Carschooling: Why trave...

Filed under: Arts and Culture , Hiking , History , Learning , Transportation , Women’s Travel As someone who loves the way travel affects and evolves language I was immediately drawn to an article by Malea, of the blog ” M and J in a Nutshell “, on the topic of...