Since starting our location-independent life in October 2016, we have stayed in literally hundreds of different accommodations, booked through Booking.com and other booking platforms. This (together with our experiences in short-term rentals, casas particulares and...
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How to travel (more) responsibly: Sustainable Travel 101
Paul and I are passionate about travel. We love to slowly explore the world, immerse ourselves in other cultures, practise our language skills, and learn more about the world and ourselves. Travelling has countless benefits for those who travel and for those who host...
19 Must-Have Travel Apps for your New Zealand Road Trip
These days, there is an app for (almost) anything. So how do you choose the essential apps for your smartphone when you’re doing a road trip around New Zealand? You know those that help you have a great time and save some bucks; not those wasting your time (and data...
Campervan relocations: What to expect and are they worthwhile?
One-way vehicle hires for a multi-week road trip can get expensive, especially in a country like New Zealand. It doesn’t have to be. Vehicle relocation deals (including campervan relocations) are an increasingly popular (and more affordable) option. We tested...
Want to get away from it all? Check out these unique, eco-friendly destinations
According to ATTA‘s Adventure Travel Trends report, more and more travellers are less interested in ticking off well-known photo ops and more interested in unique experiences that are intentionally and carefully designed to be environmentally sustainable and mindful...
How to walk the Camino Portuguese at a more leisurely pace
More and more people walk the Camino de Santiago/Way of St James to the Apostle’s tomb in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain every year. Movies like The Way, Looking For Infinity and I’ll Push You have done their bit in increasing its popularity among...
Resting in Santiago: 5 tips for a gentle transition to post-Camino life
Whether you’ve walked the Camino de Santiago for the first (or the n-th) time, the feeling as you walk through the old streets of Santiago de Compostela, and you catch a glimpse of the towers of the Cathedral, is indescribable. No matter how tired or hurting you are,...