Travel Blog

After the excitement of the worlds is over in September, Izy and I will embark on a grand tour of Europe. It will be my first time visiting so I am really excited to get over there and see what it’s all...

We’re planning to visit Europe in September so Ben can compete in the World Championships for Surf. They’re located in the south of France, so after traveling all that way it would make sense to stay for a...

Traveling as a couple can be challenging at times, but super rewarding. Spending almost every waking of moment with someone can be hard to get used to, but it’s also very special being able to set aside that...

By the time April rolls around I am going to be well and truly ready for a holiday. As an athlete I spend between 20-30 hours a week training. That’s 20-30 hours every week, aside from a few weeks off at the...

Ben and I are heading to Perth in April for his Lifesaving competitions so we’ll be spending a week or so there. I decided to knuckle down and do some research, as neither of us have been before. Perth is...

Part of being an athlete is routine. Its all about the ritual. I get up, have my shower and make my morning smoothie. I pack my gear bag and make sure I have 2 bottles of water, bananas and One Square Meals...

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...

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...