5 weeks of drama whilst travelling in our #2 van – The Trooper.
Tag: travel
Blazing through the Balkans
In late September 2024, in a vain attempt to prolong the warmth, we took a short trip to the Balkan states.
Ibiza and Formentera 2024
What they promised. What they delivered.
Staying sane when you move abroad
So, you are planning on moving to a new country? Let me give you some advice….
How to: blend-in in Bavaria
How to pass yourself off as a local in Munich and the surrounding areas. (Or at least try to…)
What am I going to do with all this freedom?
I’m sharing some of my favourite Munich places to eat and drink, now that we can.
The Adventures of Elliot the VW Part 2: Rügen, nudists and witches
Elliot goes camping on Rügen.
The 13 Days of Disaster from Porto to Santiago
What went wrong on our Camino Portuguese, a day-by-day account, and the lessons learnt.
The Camino Portuguese – our version
The Camino Portugues September 2019. To Paraphrase Frank Sinatra:”We did it our way”.
On being a tourist at home – Part 2 – Ohakune
In an effort to embrace my first winter in 7 years, I went to the snow. For two days.
The Great German Summer Road Trip 2018
Castles, lakes and autobahns
Bars I’d take you to
A bunch of my favourite international bars
Bizarre Berlin
I’ve been living in Berlin for a couple of months now, and there are some things about this city I find completely, utterly bizarre.
On being a tourist at home: Part 1 – Akaroa
We used to have a TV ad here in NZ with the catchphrase “Don’t leave town to you’ve seen the country”. Last year, I decided to have a crack at seeing some things around Aotearoa, Godzone.
My US trip in bullet points
After 6 weeks, here are my thoughts on the U.S of A
It’s a long way to Santiago
It’s a long way to go….
Half way. Pass the oranges
Half way, pass the oranges
150k done and dusted
I’m not gonna lie, this is not a walk in the park.
Week one ish
They tell you that the Camino de Santiago begins before you start walking. For me this was definitely true.
Christchurch – 5 years later
On 30th October 2016, I visited Christchurch for the first time since the earthquake. Frankly, I was horrified.
a 3rd culture adult 