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Auckland
So after we left Wellington we travelled up to Auckland via Jetstar. Fi and I decided our bank balances were not looking to flush, so we decided to create a “free day” in auckland. This consisted of: A. An hour and an half walk to the muesum (up several steep hills) to see a maori [...]
The North Island
So since we last spoke, we have jet set our way up New Zealand, flying from Queenstown to ChristChurch to Wellington via Jetstar! Christchurch was interesting t o say the least – we opted to stay at Base which is centrally located opposite the Cathedral. You are able to get a 4 bed dorm with [...]
Back to Reality
So we have come back to reality with a bump! From having our very own double ensuite room and sipping on fine wine to sharing a 6 bed dorm with the town’s busker! We opted to stay in the Nomads hostel in the Queenstown – it is brand new and as far as hostels goes [...]
Goodbye Oz and Hello NZ (plus photos)
So we have departed Oz and returned to rolling hills and sheep! Long gone are jungles and Elephants and instead we look out the window and see cows and sheep – a little taste of England. So what were are final thoughts of Oz? 1. It is expensive – accomodation starts from at $20 for [...]
Cairns
What’s there to do in Cairns…Party! Cairns turned out to be the party town of Oz. The city itself is relatively small and the streets are lined with cafes and souvenir shops which shut at 5pm and don’t open on a Sunday, so quite a tame city in comparison to surfers and Sydney. Although the [...]
The Whitsundays
Ahoy there matey!!!! Charlie, Fi and I have become pround sailors of a 63ft yacht!!!!lol! We boarded the Freight Train a 63ft Yacht with 14 other people and 3 crew members on Sunday morning and the sun shone for the first time in many days!!! The boat was not exactly luxurious – the main cabin [...]
Byron Bay
So we departed Sydney on Saturday night using our greyhound pass. We had booked the pass before we had got to Oz via STA. We then just have to book our journeys 24hours in advance via the internet at no extra cost. We had opted for 10pm overnight bus to Byron Bay – the bus [...]
Bye Bye Asia – Hello Australia
So we are finally leaving Asia – what will we miss??? 1. Buckets – what drinks come in glasses in the rest of the world???? 2. Bartering – what do you mean I can’t ask for $10 off when I buy a top in Topshop??? 3. Street food – from crepes to shrimp pad thai [...]
Phi Phi
So Phi Phi has brought sunshine and a job….back to the long hours hours and hard labour (or getting paid to dance and drink but a job a job)!!!! So Phi Phi itself has a great vibe, cute vintage shops (slightly overpriced) and a wide selection of bars. The island itself is stunning and there [...]
Koh Tao
So we ventured across to Koh Tao on the ferry for 250 Baht. The transfer in total took 2 hours and once you are dropped off at the port you can take a 50 Baht taxi ride to the main beach – Sairee Beach. Koh Tao is the best and cheapest place in Thailand to [...]