Alcalá de Henares in 14 Instagram photos
Alcalá de Henares is a charming city in central Spain, not far from Madrid. Good food, great architecture: check it out in these Alcala Instagram photos.
Odessa and Kiev: Our Ukraine podcast
Ukraine hasn’t had good press recently, but we found it to be a friendly country with delicious food and amazing architecture. Listen to our Ukraine podcast!
Travel diary: London and Bath
I used to hate flying into England. This time, though, I was enthusiastic about what lay before us: family time, sports, movies, conferences, events… it was a good week.
Travel diary: Ukraine
Ukraine is a stunning country, full of beautiful buildings, friendly people and delicious dumplings. We’ll be back.
Wine country: Moldova travel guide podcast
Moldova is an eastern European country that’s worth a visit — especially if you like wine! Listen to this Moldova podcast for advice for travel in Moldova.
Eleven Instagram photos of Berlin
Berlin is a fantastic city, packed full of monuments and spectacular architecture. Check out Berlin’s capital with these Berlin Instagram photos.
Travel diary: Moldova
Moldova has been on our dream destination list since before we even left New Zealand in 2006. We finally made it, and it exceeded our expectations — especially with regards to its wine!
Bullet trains and cherry blossoms: the Japan podcast
Japan is a country of contrasts, which has a lot more to offer the independent traveller than just geishas and sushi. In this episode, we talk to Andres Zuleta of Boutique Japan Travel about what to do in the land of the rising sun.
That time I was turned back at the Ukrainian border
I learned, yesterday, that New Zealanders require a visa to enter Ukraine. I learned it from a heavily armed guard on the wrong side of the border — always a fun experience!
How to be a good hostel guest
Staying in hostels is a great way to save money and meet other travelers. Make your experience better by following these tips for being a good hostel guest.