Wandering slowly in Bagan, Myanmar
This isn’t a ‘top 10 temples you must see in Bagan while spending three full-on days touring’ post. I definitely have some recommendations for Bagan temples to see but the Continue Reading →
Top day and weekend trips from Melbourne, Australia
Having lived in Melbourne for two years I can shout from the roof tops about the fabulous bars, incredible restaurants, culture, street art and nightlife of my favourite Australian city. Continue Reading →
How to stay healthy when you travel while pregnant
Just because you’re growing a small human, that doesn’t mean you have to give up travelling. In fact, when I was pregnant I tried to pack in as many trips Continue Reading →
Wandering in romantic Verona, Italy
Is Verona the most romantic city in the world? The romantic appeal of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet has always seemed a bit dubious. Young lovers and doomed love; destroyed by Continue Reading →
Wandering in Wilsons Promontory National Park, Australia
Wilsons Promontory National Park is one of Australia’s natural treasures and a place the locals like to keep to themselves. This pristine wilderness on the southernmost tip of the state Continue Reading →
Malaysia: Is climbing Mount Kinabalu worth it?
Climbing Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Malaysian Borneo, is a popular experience for travellers visiting Malaysia. Tens of thousands of people reach the summit each year, from teenagers to Continue Reading →
New Zealand: A day trip to Rangitoto Island, Auckland
It’s hard to miss Rangitoto Island when you visit Auckland. It forms part of almost every view you’ll see, its broad, volcanic shape draped gracefully along the horizon of the Continue Reading →
Ultra long haul: What’s it like on the world’s longest commercial flight?
The Wandering Kiwi family are just back from a trip to New Zealand and this time we went ultra long haul, taking the world’s longest commercial flight – from Doha Continue Reading →
Visiting Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, Australia
Burt is a one big crocodile, in fact one of the biggest on the planet. He’s an 85-year-old prehistoric monster, star of films like Crocodile Dundee and Rogue. And he’s Continue Reading →
USA: 5 awesome things to do in the Maggie Valley area
It does not matter when you and your family travel to Maggie Valley, there is always plenty to do. In the middle of summer, you can look out for white-tailed Continue Reading →
Wandering Doha on a stopover in Qatar
Using the Middle East as a hub when travelling around the world is becoming an increasingly attractive option and this year we had a brief stopover in Qatar between the Continue Reading →
Ski holidays with young children in Morzine, France
You can imagine my excitement and trepidation as we set off on our journey to our first ski holiday since starting a family. Pregnancy and caring for a small baby Continue Reading →
A wandering weekend in Athens, Greece
Rich in both history and culture, modern Athens has been giving itself a facelift over the past decade and is now a vibrant cultural powerhouse that rewards time and attention Continue Reading →
Mallorca: A walking holiday in the Valley of Oranges
The sound of waves slapping against the shore outside our hotel window in Mallorca was lulling but the warm October sun was shining and the ancient trails of the Valley Continue Reading →
All aboard the Kangra Valley Railway in India
While India rushes headlong into the future, the Kangra Valley Railway remains suspended in the past, a branch line back to a quieter, gentler India. The little train sways through Continue Reading →
India: A 3-day trek from Dharamshala
The beauty of the Indian Himalayas in springtime and the intoxicating air of the mountains made this three-day trek from Dharamshala / McLeod Ganj a wonderfully authentic, low-impact experience. McLeod Continue Reading →
India: Top 5 things to do in Bangalore
With its pleasant climate and high-tech boom, Bangalore (or more correctly Bengaluru) is one of the gems of southern India. Here are my top 5 things to do in Bangalore. The Continue Reading →
Australia: Weekend breaks in Daylesford, Victoria
When we were living in Melbourne, Australia, one of our favourite weekend escapes was to the tiny town of Daylesford. Along with its sister town of Hepburn Springs, this is Continue Reading →
Africa: The best safari holiday ideas
Whether you want to travel from the Cape to Cairo, or enjoy a classic luxury safari holiday in east Africa, safari holidays give you an unparalleled opportunity to see African Continue Reading →
UK: Wandering through Leeds Castle (in Kent)
Leeds Castle is self-described as “the loveliest castle in the world”, which is a big call, but it is certainly a beautiful day out in all seasons. There’s just something Continue Reading →
Wandering Kiwi’s 2017 Travel Highlights
Although I never feel like I’ve done enough travel, looking back over my 2017 travel highlights the Wandering Kiwi family had a great year! It’s important to take a moment Continue Reading →