Cape Palliser: the rugged end of the North Island, NZ | Day Trip Guide

Cape Palliser is a stunning part of New Zealand off the beaten track. Surrounded by spectacular rugged coastline, it's home to the Putangirua Pinnacles, a historic lighthouse, charming fishing towns, black sand beaches and seal colonies.

It's the southernmost point of the North Island, and fun fact, it's even further south than Nelson and Blenheim in the South Island. It's an epic day trip from Wellington, the Wairarapa or Manawatu regions.

A Grape Escape in the Hawkes Bay | Napier Weekend Guide

Napier in the sunny Hawkes Bay, is a stunning coastal city with a lot to offer, including art deco, history, good food, beautiful nature and of course the many world-class wineries in the region.

Top 10 Things to do in Rotorua | Travel Guide

Rotorua is a must-visit destination on any New Zealand North Island road trip, known for its unique geothermal activity, beautiful nature, Maori culture and history. There is also an abundance of fun activities on offer - like Queenstown is the adventure capital of the South Island, Rotorua is the adventure capital of the North.

Best of the Bay of Islands: 48-hour Paihia Travel Guide

Three hours north of Auckland in the Northland region, the sub-tropical Bay of Islands is a spectacular destination to visit year-round. It's known for the history of first European settlement in New Zealand and its stunning natural beauty.

Krysti Jaims Photography

I have always enjoyed photography and documenting moments in time since I was young. It wasn't until I started travelling the world in my mid-twenties that an enormous passion for it unleashed.

Travel Blogging in a Travel-Less World

It's been a while since my last post in March, back when this pandemic hit New Zealand hard and we shut our borders. Since then, it has been a long two months of strict lockdown rules.

Oh 2020... Life In The Travel Industry When Times Are Bleak

The great year that was supposed to be 2020 has come to a crashing halt. For the first time in history, New Zealand's borders have been closed and only letting in New Zealand citizens and residents. The entire world has come to a standstill and is in lockdown. And this is only the beginning.

How to Travel Fiji on a Budget: Example Itinerary & Cost Breakdown

Fiji in the South Pacific is a dream tropical holiday destination for many. The archipelago country is made up of over 330 islands, with picture-perfect white-sand beaches, crystal blue waters, incredible reefs and the friendliest local people.

While it's known for its luxury resorts and being on the pricier side, it's becoming more and more popular as a destination for solo backpackers and travellers on a budget.