On a day not too dissimilar from the one I see outside my office window today, I was bouncing along the chop of the Subantarctic ocean on a wee black zodiac. Fog blanketed the horizon, drizzle soaked my face, I had so many layers of clothes on I could hardly move. The knarly edges of … Continue reading Subantarctic Dreaming
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Interview with Verramente’s Joshie, about the animal entertainment industry
Animal welfare is such a big topic at the moment, and it is incredible to see people really opening their eyes to the cruelty we, as humans, inflict on our fellow earthlings. I was recently introduced to Joshie, one of the founders of Verramente which is an up and coming tour guiding service and travel blog website. … Continue reading Interview with Verramente’s Joshie, about the animal entertainment industry
Tips on Tonga
It is a lesser known fact that I briefly lived in the Island Kingdom of Tonga during my teenage years. I lived on the main island of Tongatapu, and it was an incredible experience - if not a little boring for a slightly gothic teenage who hated swimming and had a *slight* fear of the … Continue reading Tips on Tonga
Spontaneity is the spice of life
Apparently spontaneity is the spice of life. If that is indeed the case, I surely have a life significantly lacking spice. I like everything categorised, organised and neatly listed, especially when it comes to travelling - all the t's must be crossed and the i's dotted, and god forbid if I am at the airport … Continue reading Spontaneity is the spice of life
One by one the penguins stole my sanity
It's like myself and the remainder of The Travelling Cheetah family have simply vanished off the face of the earth - we are still alive and kicking. I am aware it has been over a year since this website, or any of my social media accounts have been updated, and I wanted to apologise to not … Continue reading One by one the penguins stole my sanity
Visiting the Gates of Hell
If you’re looking for relaxation, culture, history and an absolute geothermal wonderland, I have found the experience for you! Tinggly Experience Gifts has teamed up with Hell’s Gate in Rotorua to create a full day pass to what has been dubbed the “beast of New Zealand geothermal attractions.” As I swing open the bus door, the … Continue reading Visiting the Gates of Hell
Open letter to the kindest of strangers
This is an open letter to all those kind enough to help me during my times in need. Solo travel is great until something goes wrong and you’re all alone in attempting to get out of the mess you’ve found yourself in. Most of the time the something that goes wrong is a minor matter … Continue reading Open letter to the kindest of strangers
Thoughts everyone has when travelling South East Asia
Wow, It's hot. Street food is a glorious thing. This place is just beautiful! Yay! Temples! Damn this coconut is good. Oh, I put the toilet paper where? I shall live on fried rice forever! Why can't I just buy one banana? I don't need twenty. I'm the only one in the dining room, so … Continue reading Thoughts everyone has when travelling South East Asia
With a little HOPE and determination
I had been hit by a car and now I was cowering beneath a mentally ill man welding a stick of bamboo. He hit me once and the pain shot through my leg, just as the second blow rained down on me. The skin on my leg was whipped open and my bones dislocated, leaving … Continue reading With a little HOPE and determination
97 things you learn while travelling
When people say travelling is a learning curve, they’re not being cliché and philosophical – travelling will change you as a person. Travelling teaches you about yourself and your capabilities. Travelling teaches you about the world, people, animals and environment around you. You spend every minute of every day learning on your travels. Here’s 97 … Continue reading 97 things you learn while travelling
The Travelling Cheetah 