Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog or many, the east coast of Australia is a travel route that is at the beginning of the travel checklist. The first-world status, hot weather, and english-speaking locals make for a good introduction to travelling around for the young and young-at-heart. Throughout the hostel circuit, a multitude of tour […]
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Top Travel Apps For Your Smartphone
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog Travelling around with a smartphone can sometimes seem a bit silly, especially when you are going to the bathroom in a hole in the ground. But the reality is that there are many apps out there that make your travels significantly easier and worry free. XE Currency Exchange – […]
Kayaking New Zealand’s Milford Sound
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog It sits on the far corner of New Zealand’s south island, where the frigid Tasman sea juts prominently into a jagged coastline for almost 9 miles. The peaks around Milford Sound rise thousands of feet above sea level, creating an illusion of an intimate, compact area. In reality this […]
Trip Report: Biking the Icefields Parkway
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog There are few road biking routes in the world where you are happy to be slogging hard up a steep grade. It takes a long time, is hard on the body, and tests your will to continue on. The Icefields Parkway is one of those routes where the slog […]
Tour Group vs. Going Solo – Pros and Cons of Each
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog Planning to take a trip somewhere is the easy part. Usually you have a destination, a rough region, or maybe even just a continent in mind for where you want to head. After that, the details can be a bit overwhelming. Usually the biggest decision you’ll have to make […]
Trip Report: Raratonga
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog Sometimes while travelling you serendipitously find yourself at an unplanned destination that is part of the bigger picture. This happened to me while travelling overseas to Australia. I managed to find a great deal on Air New Zealand from LA to Sydney, with a stopover in Rarotonga. Raro-huh? I said to myself. I […]
Hidden Gems: Tofino, British Columbia
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog Millions of people visit British Columbia every year. But a very, very small percentage of those people make the trip to the west coast of Vancouver Island. In a way this is a good thing, as having the coast inundated with millions of tourists would ruin the splendor of […]
How To Travel Without Paying For Accommodation
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog While travelling on a budget, it can sometimes be hard to maximise your trip time without paying a whole heap of money for accommodation. It can oftentimes be the big determining factor on where you go and for how long. Going over past travel budgets, I have found that […]
Great Trails: Hiking to Kalalau on Kauai
Originally Published on the PacSafe Blog On the northwest corner of the island of Kauai in Hawaii is a coastline that has inspired artists, adventurers, and anyone with an appreciation for out-of-this-world beauty. You cannot drive the coastline – it is protected as a state park. This is a very good thing, as it allows […]
A Different Kind of “Cruise Ship” in British Columbia
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog In most people’s minds, the mention of taking a “cruise” will unfortunately conjure up an image of a megalithic super ship with ice rinks, buffet lines, and shopping, shopping, shopping! But the word cruise does not pertain to the type of ship, but rather the method of travel without […]
Top 6 Bars in Whistler, BC
Originally Published on PacSafe Blog In it’s 40 year history the town of Whistler, BC has gained a steady reputation as one of the world’s finest mountain resorts. During the day adventure seekers from across the globe flock to the hills for gravity-fed thrills, hopefully avoiding any dangerous spills. But another facet of what makes […]
Top 7 Beaches on Kauai
Originally Published on the PacSafe Blog Often referred to as “The Garden Isle” for it’s lush greenery and dramatic mountainscapes, Kauai is also home to some spectacular beaches that people from all walks of life can enjoy. Whether you are a stoked surfer, a vacationing family, or leisurely honeymooners, the abundant beaches on Kauai are […]
6 Non-Surfing Activities on the North Shore of Oahu
Published on the PacSafe Blog Most people have heard of Oahu’s North Shore and it’s legendary surf spots such as Sunset Beach, Pipeline, and Waimea Bay. What most people don’t realize is that there is so much more to this stretch of coast than barreling waves and beach bodies. Even when there are no waves, […]