What makes a hostel a great hostel? What do backpackers like in a hostel? These are things I sometimes think about. What I like in a hostel has changed over the years. Not only have I gotten older but I’ve also gotten a better idea of what makes me feel comfortable in a place. In thisContinueContinue reading “Hostelling series: what makes a hostel”
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Hostelling series: experiences
Some people can’t stand the thought of sharing a room with some random stranger, other people love staying in hostels. When I travel, I mostly stay in hostels. It’s generally cheaper and it’s a great way to meet other people. I’ve had great experiences and not so great experiences (like everyone, I’m sure). Sometimes it’sContinueContinue reading “Hostelling series: experiences”
There are 60 million sheep in New Zealand
And here are a few of those 60 million! I spent some time at Onuku Farm Hostel, on the beautiful Banks Peninsula. The hostel is on a working farm, so when you’re exploring the area or enjoy a game of volleyball, you’re sharing with some very fluffy neighbours! 🙂
Dear New Zealand
Unfortunately, it’s time to say goodbye to you. But before I head to the airport tomorrow, making our goodbye finite, I want to tell you something. Or actually, I want to thank you. I want to thank you for the beautiful nature. It’s touching and calming to see that immense beauty still exists on Earth.ContinueContinue reading “Dear New Zealand”
Mrs. Weka
One lovely evening in paradise, aka during my stay at Hopewell, I saw this cute little weka. Weka, also known as Maori hen or woodhen, is a flightless bird species of the rail family (rallidae). I guess it got curious there for a minute! 🙂 Mrs. Weka from TravelSan on Vimeo.
My big outback adventure
One of the things I really wanted to do while in Australia, was head into the outback. But to go into the outback on your own seems rather foolish, especially for me since this was my first ‘big-far away-even off the trusted continent’-trip. Going into the outback on my own was never an option. ItContinueContinue reading “My big outback adventure”
Pink paintbrush
This photo was taken from the window of my hostel room when I stayed at Elm Lodge in Dunedin. Looks pretty amazing, right? I love cloudy skies like this one. It’s almost like someone used a pink paintbrush and added some colour. There’s even a pinkish glow over all the houses. I didn’t use anyContinueContinue reading “Pink paintbrush”
Three things people don’t tell you
When talking about backpacking, chances are you’ll be hearing stories about how amazing it was, how travelling gives you so much freedom, how awesome it is to meet new people etc. Sounds about right? Well, all of those things are true, but there are three things people don’t tell you about backpacking. 1. Arranging stuffContinueContinue reading “Three things people don’t tell you”
Alive and Trekking 