As one year draws to a close and a brand new one dawns on the horizon, it’s not uncommon for people to make bold plans and set goals, all part of ensuring the new year is a little better than the one that went before it. Whether you’re looking at fine-tuning or big adjustments, this…
Author: Tim Pearson
Over the moon – tips on planning your honeymoon
Getting married is a big adventure, a huge step in any couple’s life but for some reason, the tying of knots seems to be getting ever more complicated. A viral Youtube sensation is a must for the proposal. You’ll need professional photos for your engagement announcement and don’t forget to book a big-ish celebrity to…
It’s family adventure time
Taking your children travelling to other countries is one of the most valuable things you can do for them. Life-affirming, educational not to mention fun. Taken out of their comfort zones, young people learn so much about the big wide world, its many flavours, foibles and faces. Ideally too, parents will be able to put…
Fare’s fair when flying to Europe
It’s never been cheaper to travel to Europe than it is right now. When I first started going back and forth between New Zealand and Heathrow at the beginning of this century, I could pay as much as $3,000 (return) if I timed it wrong. Yet despite inflation, a return fare today can be as…
Don’t spoil your holiday with jetlag
Jetlag really is beastly. To arrive at your holiday destination only to find yourself drooping into your lunch, or curling up for an afternoon nap and waking at 2am, completely disoriented and unable to get back to sleep again until lunch the next day – it’s not the ideal way to start a vacation. And yes,…
Pacific Island Getaway
Oh yes it’s cold, it’s windy and sometimes it’s rainy too. Perhaps that’s why all your friends are showing off about jetting away to warmer climates to beat their winter blues. Although, if you see one more Facebook post in which your mates are snapped sipping tropical cocktails or dressed in togs and sucking in…
Adventurous Eating in Asia – Creepy, Crispy, Crunchy
Regardless of where you travel, whether you’re backpacking or indulging at a resort, roaming the planet usually poses challenges, physically, mentally and also in terms of food. But, instead of playing it safe next time you’re on holiday, why not step out of your culinary comfort zone and get your laughing gear around some nutritious…
Making Plans for a Europe Holiday
When the leaves start falling from the trees and you feel that first nip of autumn in the air, it’s probably time to start planning your winter holiday because, for many of us, living from one holiday to the next is what work is all about. Sure you could go to a Pacific island, or Australia…
Twelve Simple and Effective Travel Tips For Success
Travel tips…be honest, you need them! Packing for travel can be a bit of a struggle. You leave your place thinking you’ve got everything you need, and then realize once you get to the airport that you forgot your phone charger, or …your phone! Sure, it’s easy to overlook things, but leaving behind the essentials…
The Insider’s Guide To The Top Australian Music Festivals
Finally getting fit, reconnecting with old friends or finding new ones; the New Year is all about making resolutions. If you are just starting out, leaving school, or embarking on a new career, then perhaps on your list for 2016 is the goal to travel and experience more. With so many destinations to choose from,…