Author izy

As a surf lifesaver the beach is my second home. I have travelled around the country competing since I was 13. Here is a list of my favorite spots in little old New Zealand. Mt Maunganui Top of the list...

Welcome to the Czech Republic, home of the largest number of castles per country in the world, as well as the largest amount of beer drunk per capita! Beyond castles and beer, the Czech Republic offers and...

The island of Bali is the smallest province of Indonesia, and the country’s most popular tourist destination.  Bali is best known for its beautiful beaches, but the little island has so much more to do and...

I’ve been to Indonesia twice, the first time I had a bit of a rough introduction: I was stabbed in Kuta, Lombok. But I also fell in love with Bali and Gili T – they are like paradise to me. I’m so...

As someone who has travelled almost extensively alone, a part of me is nervous about traveling with someone else (and a bigger part of me is excited). Traveling with another means compromise, something that I...

Since the earthquake here in 2011, Christchurch has been a different place. Both in terms of the culture that’s developed, but also in the fact that a lot of Christchurch’s infrastructure is still damaged....

I’m proud to be a New Zealander, although I haven’t given the Hobbit or the Lord of the Rings movies much attention. Where else in the world could you find such diverse and stunning landscapes in such a...

Italians love their food- and so does the world. While the glorious tastes of Italian cuisines are enjoyed worldwide, there’s nowhere like the source to enjoy the care and passion with which this culture...

I’ve always wanted to go to Japan, since I was a little girl. I spent most of my childhood researching it, but alas, the high prices of transport in Japan and accommodation costs have scared me away. I am...

Ben and my first trip together was to his surf nationals in 2013 and it was a lot of fun but he was very focused on his sport so I was pretty keen to go somewhere where we could relax, just us. Last year Ben...