My experience and knowledge of Aotearoa New Zealand is vast, after all, it is my home. I love to share and inspire others with travel experiences and knowledge of my homeland.
Kia ora! I am Karllie, and I love to share my passion for budget solo travel and adventures. A few years ago I left a long career in teaching, sold my home and haven't looked back...
Join this Facebook group is for those who are inspired to explore Aotearoa New Zealand solo. This is a great place to ask questions and share your adventures, advice and tips.
With its plethora of natural attractions, charming regional towns and relaxed coastal vibe, the Bay of Plenty is the perfect spot for a New Zealand bliss out. This is a popular holiday destination — not only for visitors to New Zealand, but also for New Zealanders themselves. Check out my recommended list of the ‘top…
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Sanctuary is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most awesome little treasures! A dormant volcano that sits less than 10kms off the coast of Whakatāne, it is a special piece of paradise. This island is pest and predator free which makes it the perfect place for many native species to thrive. This…
There are so many amazing travel and adventure stories out there. I have researched a top ten list and hope you find some inspiration for your next travel adventure. You can purchase any of these books online by clicking on the title. Tracks By Robyn Davidson Robyn Davidson’s perilous journey across 1,700 miles of hostile…
The Papamoa Hills Regional Park (Te Rae o Papamoa) is one of my absolute favourite places to visit when I am home in the Bay of Plenty. The park is full of walking trails and amazing views on 135 hectares with the highest point at 224 metres. The shortest route to the top would take most people…
The Hamilton Gardens was awarded ‘Garden of the Year’ at the International Garden Tourism Awards in France in 2014. It is no surprise that this place is extremely popular with free entry and about one million people visiting annually. The Hamilton Gardens are absolutely worth visiting if you travelling through the Waikato Region of Aotearoa New…
The Blue Mountains is a ‘must do’ for anyone living in or visiting Sydney! And it does not need to cost a fortune for you to really enjoy it. The cheapest option will cost you as little as $2.60 for the whole day! Yes, you read that right, only $2.60! GETTING TO THE BLUE MOUNTAINS…
NUDIST BEACH IN SYDNEY Sydney has a number of nudist beaches which are frequented by a diverse crowd. Most of these beaches are not signposted so you may stumble across them without warning. My recommendations are of the beaches I have discovered and appear to be the most frequented. WHY AND WHAT ARE THE RULES?…
Being a full time traveller is a dream for many, I know it sure is for me. But like anything in life there is the good and the not so good aspects to full time travel. I think most of it is amazing! However, there are some challenges which I will also mention. Here is…
Croatia fast became one of Europe’s top summer travel destinations and for good reason! People flock to the coastline in the thousands to enjoy the sunshine and crystal clear water of the Adriatic Sea. This part of Croatia is known as Dalmatia, one of four historic regions that make up this beautiful country. However, the…
Overnight hikes are my favourite way to enjoy the outdoors and I love nothing more than spending a night in a great hut. Exploring te taiao (nature) is a passion that began in my late 20s and these days I take every opportunity to get out there. This has included taking on work as a…
