Erik Wolf is the founder and Executive Director of the World Food Travel Association. He is a speaker and consultant who has worked with global names like Disney, Marriott, American Express and Royal Caribbean, as well as UNESCO and the UN World Tourism Organization. His book Have Fork, Will Travel pulls together voices from experts around the world and shows how food and drink shape the way we travel, the places we visit and the cultures we … [Read more...]
Planning a Road Trip Through New Zealand’s South Island Wine Country
There's a certain kind of magic to driving through New Zealand's South Island with nothing but a rental car, a rough itinerary and an appetite for good wine. The island's landscapes shift dramatically from coastal vineyards to alpine valleys, and somewhere in between you'll find some of the most distinctive wine regions on the planet. This isn't a trip you rush. It's one you savor, glass by glass, town by town. A proper wine country road trip … [Read more...]
10 Epic Adventure Spots Across New Zealand
New Zealand is made for travellers who would rather chase a trail, paddle a quiet coast or step into a volcanic landscape than follow the usual sightseeing route. Before you set off, plan your transport, check local conditions and pack responsibly, including any vapes you may legally carry and use as an adult. Then choose your level of adventure from this collection of unforgettable places across Aotearoa. 1. Abel Tasman National Park Begin at … [Read more...]
Rental Car vs Rideshare: Which Costs Less?
Uber or a hire car? Here is how the real costs compare once you factor in trips, distance and group size. Standing at the airport wondering whether to book a hire car or just tap for a rideshare is a decision more travellers face every year, and the honest answer is that it depends entirely on how you plan to spend your trip. Choosing best car rental makes sense for some itineraries and not others, so before you commit either way, it helps … [Read more...]
How to Avoid the Most Common Cruise Health Risks
Cruise ship headlines can make ocean travel feel a lot riskier than it actually is. Most ruined vacations stem from ordinary, entirely preventable problems that get handled far too late. The CDC Vessel Sanitation Program typically logs only 10 to 14 total notable norovirus outbreaks across the entire cruise industry in an average year, and when you board a ship, you're entering a busy, highly managed environment where everyday issues like stomach … [Read more...]
The “Digital Nomad” Guide to Aotearoa: Staying Pain-Free on the Road
New Zealand pulls remote workers like nowhere else. The fibre broadband reaches further than you'd expect, the time zones work surprisingly well for Asian and Australian clients, and the scenery makes a 9am Zoom call feel almost bearable. But there's a catch. Most places you'll stay, from a Coromandel bach to a Queenstown Airbnb, were not designed with your spine in mind. Here's how to work through Aotearoa without arriving home with a sore … [Read more...]
Annea Lockwood, Composer and Sound Artist
Annea Lockwood is an Aotearoa New Zealand-born composer and sound artist known for turning natural environments into immersive sound art. In her “Sound Map” projects, where she captures the sound of rivers, including the Danube, she records everything from flowing water to everyday human activity, revealing the river as a constantly shifting and living soundscape. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and taught at Vassar … [Read more...]
Ryan Biddulph, Blogging From Paradise
Ryan Biddulph is a travel blogger and digital nomad who began his journey in 2008 after leaving a security guard job. He founded his blogging platform Blogging From Paradise to share insights on blogging, mindset and location-independent living. Over the years, he has been living nomadically, moving from country to country and helping others grow their blogs. Q. You started blogging in 2008. The early to late 2000s were the “golden years” of … [Read more...]
Lauren Juliff, Founder of Never Ending Footsteps
Lauren Juliff is a British travel blogger, author, and digital nomad who founded the travel site Never Ending Footsteps. In 2011, she decided to quit her job and see the world. She has since spent more than a decade on the road, visiting over 100 countries and sharing her experiences in an honest way that most travel blogs don’t, including highlighting some of the unglamorous mishaps she has learned from along the way. Q. Most travel blogs … [Read more...]
Game Your Way Around the World
Travel and gaming may seem like separate worlds, but they share a common thread immersion, exploration, and the thrill of discovery. Just as games transport players into new environments, travel offers the chance to step into real-life worlds that echo the themes and atmospheres of favourite games. Whether you love epic adventures, high stakes excitement, or relaxed social play, your gaming preferences can inspire the perfect holiday … [Read more...]
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