A beginner’s guide to drinking mate
Sharing a mate with locals in Argentina and Uruguay is a great way to immerse yourself in the culture of the region.
How to buy travel insurance podcast
How to buy travel insurance? Look online! But how do you find the best travel insurance? What do you look for? What questions should you ask? Find out.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro – the world’s biggest party
Carnival (or Carnaval) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is one of the world’s biggest parties. Joel Ward talks about learning to samba and enjoying the party.
How to catch a long-distance bus in Brazil
Travelling by long-distance bus can be a good way to get around Brazil — just make sure you’ve got all the paperwork and you’re ready to go.
5 life-changing things to do in Bolivia
Bolivia is full of things to do while being rich in natural beauty, wealthy in authentic culture and loaded with raw, powerful experiences.
Travel in Auckland, New Zealand podcast
Auckland, known as the “City of Sails” is New Zealand’s largest city. It’s surrounded by sea and is studded with volcanic mountains, and is a very pleasant place to live or visit — it ranked third in the 2011 Worldwide Quality of Living Survey, up from previous years.
Health and safety in Asia podcast: Is it safe to travel in Asia?
Is it safe to travel in Asia? It sure is! But there are risks to mitigate. We give you the low-down on the best health and safety advice for travel in Asia.
How to avoid pickpockets and bag-snatchers as you travel – 12+ Expert Tips
We all hate it when criminals turn a great day out into a nightmare! ‘How to avoid pickpockets and bag-snatchers’ gives some tips on avoiding hours at a police station.
Going tramping — planning your summer hikes
We’ve started to plan upcoming tramps in New Zealand. Here’s a primer for short hikes in the land of the long white cloud.
Take the train: the best way to travel around Spain
Train travel is an excellent way to get around Spain — you can save time, stress and maybe even money compared to travelling by plane, bus or car.