About Me

I am a travel addict and I have infected my partner now too. We rented out our house in 2007 and took to the road finally getting as far as Perth, Western Australia, which is as about as far as you can go.

So far I have travelled to 55 countries and still have a few more to go! I'm eligible for UK, Australian and NZ passports but normally call myself a New Zealander - unless the Aussies are beating us in sport - again!

Vacation Packing Tips

Let's face it you look foreward to going on vacation and getting away from work, but before you leave home there has to be some packing - and no one loves packing! However a bit of planning reduces the stress - after all remember you are going on hol...

Dancesport: Not your mother's Ballroom Dancing!

Competitive Ballroom Dancing isn't a gentle foxtrot and chance to chat with your partner while you amble around the floor. In terms of energy output a quickstep or jive equates to middle-distance running - except that you have to do it with a smile,...

Best GPS Receivers

The Best GPS receiver for you? How to find it: easy start with what you want the GPS to do for you. Think about when and where you want to use a GPS. Are you looking for a GPS for hiking adventures or for driving in a strange town. Frustrated with th...

Midlife Travel

When I first went traveling in Asia at 26 I felt old compared to my fellow travelers. Now, 20 years later, I still travel and choose to spend less on accommodation and more on life. Travel agencies will have you believe that it's not safe to go with...