Road Trips

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One week in Western Slovenia: Cool things to see and do beyond Lake Bled

One week in Western Slovenia: Cool things to see and do beyond Lake Bled

As a true Kiwi, there are few countries in the world Paul considers on par with or surpassing New Zealand when it comes to natural beauty. Iceland, Norway and Ecuador are strong contenders. And now we’re adding another one: Slovenia. We’d even argue that New Zealand...

Three weeks in the Baltics – An itinerary for independent travellers

Three weeks in the Baltics – An itinerary for independent travellers

If you’ve got three weeks to spare and wonder whether you should use them to visit the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, this article is for you. The Baltics had been on our travel bucket list for aeons, and we finally managed to visit all three of them...

Important basics for a safe road trip around New Zealand

Important basics for a safe road trip around New Zealand

You are keen to explore New Zealand independently but don’t know where to start? Well good news: you’ve come to the right place. We answer the most frequently asked questions and provide some handy advice to help you have a fun and safe trip.Download your Sustainable...

18 Must-Have Travel Apps for your New Zealand Road Trip

18 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...

New Zealand Highlights: What to see and do on the North Island

New Zealand Highlights: What to see and do on the North Island

Are you planning a road trip around New Zealand and wondering what to see and do on the North Island? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We explored New Zealand in our campervan and share with you here the highlights of the North Island. Interested in replicating...

New Zealand Highlights: What to see and do on the South Island

New Zealand Highlights: What to see and do on the South Island

Are you planning a road trip around New Zealand and wondering what there is to see and do on the South Island? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We explored New Zealand in our campervan and share with you here the highlights of the South Island. Interested in...

Your Ultimate New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary

Your Ultimate New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary

For many of you, especially if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, New Zealand is as far away as it gets. So, if you make the effort and come all this way, you want to make the most of the time you’ve got here. Right? We spent 12+ months tiki touring (Kiwi lingo for...

Campervan relocations: What to expect and are they worthwhile?

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...