Tag Archives: Travel

Southern Lakes Region: New Zealand’s little slice of heaven

Posted on April 13, 2012 by noel in Travel Tips

The Southern Lakes is one of the most diverse and beautiful regions in New Zealand. From soaring, snow capped mountains to a ruggedly wild coastline, golden hill country to crystal clear alpine lakes; even the most seasoned travellers would be hard pressed to ignore its exquisite beauty, with its little towns and townships, nestled in the south-west corner of the South Island....Read More

Social Seating Is Not For All, But It Works For Some

Posted on April 3, 2012 by noel in News, Travel Tips

Airlines have been experimenting with social seating recently, but how successful is it? The idea that you could use social media to meet people while on a flight, seems to provoke extreme reactions, people either love the idea or hate it. A number of airlines, like Lufthansa, Air France and Virgin Atlantic, have experimented with social media applications for their passengers in recent years, with some creating closed social networks for their frequent flyers, but the rapid technical development of the...Read More

Jayride Teams Up with Dunedin City Council in Carpooling Initiative

Posted on March 28, 2012 by noel in Transport, Travel Tips

Jayride, one of New Zealand’s fastest growing car pooling initiatives has just announced it has teamed up with the Dunedin City Council to promote carpooling for the city, starting with Otago Polytechnic and Otago University. This is a fantastic start to what we hope is a growing trend amongst city councils nationwide and even better, worldwide. Carpooling, for those of you who aren’t up with the play, is a way to get from A to B fast and hassle free. At the same time you are also doing your bit...Read More

Check out Dethleffs new A class motorhome!

Posted on February 24, 2012 by noel in News, Transport, Travel Tips

German motorhome manufacturer, Dethleffs, and motorhome designer Michael Studer, has revealed the first pictures and details of its new concept A-class motorhome – the Evan Michael said he wanted to create a motorhome that is “compact, flexible, and ideal for daily use“. At just 5.65m long (18′ 6.7”) this A – class motorhome is all that and more; catering to 6 travellers with two luxurious double beds....Read More

Travelling from Christchurch to Queenstown: What are my options?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by noel in News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips

Like any great travel story, you can get a varying array of travel times and distance options between locations. This journey is no different! Depending on the route you choose to take travelling between Queenstown and Christchurch can take you anything from 3 – 6 hours and can be 320 to 480 kms (or more). Whichever way you choose to go, you won’t be disappointed. From the flat rolling hills of the East Coast to the craggy wilds of the high country, this is a stunning journey best taken at a slow and...Read More

Tips for bargain backpacking in Australia

Posted on February 14, 2012 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, Travel Tips

Posted on Tuesday 07 February 2012 in Australia By Dylan Thomas Exploring the 7.6 million square miles of Australia’s outback is a daunting task for any backpacker on a tight budget. Travelling between Melbourne and Sydney, the two most populous cities in Australia, can thin an already-slimming wallet. More backpackers are resorting to hopping on the train to get to-and-from ideal destinations, and hostels remain jam-packed with people trying to save a few dollars. Read...Read More