Not every lesson comes from a destination. Sometimes it comes from the mistakes we make along the way or the things we learn. These posts explore the practical side of travelling thoughtfully – from cultural etiquette to the small decisions that help us move through unfamiliar places that make sense to us.
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Top Features and Drawbacks of the Cruise America C21 RV
We rented a Cruise America C21 Class C RV for a two-week road trip from Seattle to Los Angeles. After covering more than 2,000 kilometres, we’ve got a solid sense of what worked and what didn’t. If you’re considering whether this is the right rental for your next road trip, here’s our no-fluff, tried-and-tested review.…
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“If adventures do not befall a lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad” – European Itinerary 2018
Jane Austen isn’t always the person I think of when I consider adventurous travel. Yet this quote from Austen’s Northanger Abbey (which I last read in my first year of university) resonates with me so deeply. Why do I travel? Why do I yearn to leave the shores of Aotearoa New Zealand to seek adventures…
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Air BnB – why wouldn’t you?
I’ve just wrapped up booking all of the accommodation for our month long trip to Europe. All bar one night is booked through Air BnB. And I’m chuffed. Not only do we have more space and greater useful amenities compared to a hotel (yip, I’m talking the all important coffee maker and washing machine) as…
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Three’s a crowd – booking through third party websites
I’m never quite sure whether I’m getting the deal of the century or getting duped when it comes to booking through third party sites. I don’t have extensive experience and tend to err on the side of caution when it comes to paying for travel. However, this is in contrast to my scheming mindset where…
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Dressing appropriately and respectfully when travelling
I’m a kiwi, summer attire for me is a summer dress, a hat, sunscreen and potentially some jandals (flip flops for the non-kiwi readers). So travelling through hot countries where I need to be mindful of religious an cultural norms can be a bit tricky. Here’s my go to list of essential, modest travel gear…
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North Africa and the Eastern Med in three simple weeks – our itinerary
It seems as if we do our “big” trips from fair Aotearoa every even year and 2016 is no exception. On Friday Darryl and I are flying out from Auckland International Airport on Emirates to Casablanca for three packed weeks getting a taste for this part of the world by exploring six countries in three…
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What’s always in my carry on?
My sister gives me a lot of grief about my packing. I love having everything ordered and in place, and being prepared for different possibilities. Whether this is by packing cells inside my suitcase or being prepared for any outcome like a good Girl Guide, my carry on is no exception. I pack the same…
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Flying with children
Flying with children can be a daunting task. While we all love our kids to bits, we are always concerned for their well-being as well as that of those around us (we never want to be “that” family bothering all the other travellers). Preparation is the key. Talk with your kids about the journey and…
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Venturing into Vanuatu
I would never have guessed that I would have the best steak of my life on a small tropic island in the Pacific Ocean, but I did. Vanuatu was surprising at every step – from the food, the atmosphere of the main city Port Vila, the friendless of the ni-Vanuatu people, the extremes of wealth…
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A little bit about me
Starting this blog is actually something that is quite scary for me. I’ve got a professional blog covering my life as a secondary school teacher in Auckland, New Zealand. That blog is chugging along nicely. However while I am a passionate teacher who actually enjoys writing about my professional life, I have wanted to write about…
The Peterson Odyssey 