What the fisherwomen taught me…
Stumbling across two women on the west coast of New Zealand, I learn an important lesson in story telling…
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When going solo goes wrong
How my first innocent solo camping trip goes spectacularly tits-up…
Read MoreWould you share a bed with a stranger?
Ever rolled over in blissful sleep and come nose-to-nose with a complete stranger? I hadn’t (honest!), until I moved to Queenstown. Arriving in a fun hostel with kind staff and free soup, I joined a group of optimistic young people who were all essentially homeless…
Read MoreHow to do Queenstown on a budget
Visiting this gorgeous town for a few days? Here are my top tips that won’t break the bank …
Read MoreThe best hostel in Queenstown?
Review: I arrived at the hostel, sleep deprived and semi-delirious, after a nightmare 48 hour journey. I hadn’t slept or showered in 4 days, and was desperate for a shred of kindness to show me the trip was worth it. That’s when I spotted the free popcorn machine in reception. I nearly wept with happiness (told you I […]
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