Taking the scenic routes in Southland
We’re big on taking the road less travelled, enjoying the journey as much as the destinations – you know all those platitudes. But in all sincerity, if there is one...
Getting Lost - the blog
Getting Lost started out as a travel blog in 2015. James and I had just rekindled our relationship and we were adventuring like never before with our then 6, 7 and 8 year old daughters. I started documenting it all on a blog called Getting Lost. A few of you followed us and you asked us how we found all these places. So we made a game with directions to get you off the beaten track. On the blog are hundreds of our adventures around Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Fiji over the last 10 years and of course, how it all began.
Dig This - better than riding my first Harley
I’ve always wanted to drive a digger. Always. I sat quietly and watched friends and family drive diggers and only ever asked to drive one once. I asked my cousin...
Invercargill is New Zealand’s Sturgis
If you’re into motorcycles in America you’d head to Sturgis. If you are in New Zealand, Invercargill is your place to be. Invercargill have obviously taken local Burt Munro’s love...
Why Te Anau is the perfect Fiordland base
After eloping with the kids in Glenorchy we set our in our camper van to explore the rest of the bottom of the South Island. First stop Te Anau. We...
Forget everything you thought you knew about campgrounds at Camp Glenorchy
Luxury, campgrounds and sustainability are not normally words you’d associate with each other. So pause here and forget everything you think you know about campgrounds. Because this is exactly what...
7 things you need to know when running away to get married
If you’re reading this you’re probably already thinking about how you can make your wedding less stressful and more enjoyable, personal and unique. Well you’ve come to the right place...