Every now and again I come across a place that gives something extra, something a little different. Walindi Plantation Resort in Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea provided exactly that. When you walk into any regular hotel, you are normally greeted with a ‘good morning sir‘ or ‘good morning madam‘. Polite enough, and par for the […]
How often are you offered tea, coffee, a glass of wine or a bottle of beer when you go round to a friend’s house? Pretty much all the time right? In the UK and Europe, that is the courteous norm. In the coastal villages, mountain clans and cities of Papua New Guinea, it is something […]
I knew very little about Papua New Guinea and especially West New Britain before I arrived on the island. Sat next to my dad as our plane banked right and we began our decent into Hoskins, the local airport for Kimbe Bay, I looked down and saw endless jungle, dissected by a short strip of […]
It has been 6 months since I found out I would be going to Papua New Guinea, as the first ever UK Blogger Ambassador. In between the build up of excitement, I’ve been working to nail down an itinerary that showcases as much of this remote country as possible. I’ve been fortunate to visit some […]
Xi’an is one of my favourite cities in China. After a 17 hour overnight sleeper train from Yichang and using a hole in the floor for the loo, a decent hotel was a welcome relief. Xi’an was once China’s capital city, with a history that spans over 3000 years. I spent three days exploring the […]
Papua New Guinea is one of the most unexplored countries in the world. But with increasing access, more travellers are starting to visit, and learn about its diverse culture and traditions. My journey to Papua New Guinea begins in six weeks (excited much?!), and – as with every new country I visit – there are […]
If someone says to you ‘New Zealand National Park‘, what is the first thing that jumps into your head? For me, it’s the sweeping 360 degree, stunning, panoramic mountain shots in Lord Of The Rings, with dwarves and horses running across stunning landscape. Ironic really, because the Tongariro National Park is exactly that – a […]
I’m going to throw it out there right away – there are many similarities between Reykjavik, Iceland, and Queenstown, New Zealand. As I was coming into land over the snow covered lava fields of Iceland, there was a certain excitement and trepidation that made my feet tingle. Just like when I arrived into Queenstown. Walking […]
A few weeks ago I was invited to the Snozone at Milton Keynes to have a snowboarding lesson with GB Olympic snowboarder, Aimee Fuller. The event was part of the launch of what I now believe is the ultimate wireless speaker… I’ll be honest, when I used to travel a lot for work, I’d spend […]
By now you should know I’m a bit of a foodie. In fact I became much more of a foodie since I moved near London. You should also know that I’m a bit eccentric and love different food experiences. So when Gingerline appeared on my radar last November, I decided to take the plunge. If […]
