Our 1st full day in India where it's been a muggy day in the mid 30s!  We braved another journey into Mumbai City (this time to Churchgate) in rush hour to catch an early ferry to Elephanta Caves on Elephanta Island, which is about 9 kms from the Gateway of India (which is also impressive). The caves, containing statues of...

  Updated October 2021 After all of the planning and hype and nearly 24 hours flying, Rhys and I were finally in the city that Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire propelled to world fame.  But in the early hours of the morning, and after clearing Mumbai’s normally inefficient immigration procedures with little fuss, we were in no mood to check out the...

What's the Allure? Although considered to be a fairly young capital city by European standards, Madrid has proudly held its prestigious position in Spain since the mid 16th century. Since its inception in 1561, this classic gem has harboured a plethora of breath-taking palaces, churches, parks, monuments and monasteries. Today, Madrid easily maintains its status as one of the most sophisticated capitals...

Every first-time flyer’s worst nightmare begins something like this. Your bag is packed and ready to go. Your book and iPod are ready to go in your hand luggage.  After shuffling your way through the crowds, you finally get on the plane. After the 6-hour flight, you wait for your checked baggage at the airport only to find it...

No Jet Lag I'm particularly proud of this product as it's a Kiwi invention! For the modern or frequent traveller jet lag is all too common.  But it doesn't have to be, as this proven homeopathic remedy will help you "hit the ground running".  It won't spoil your holiday or work trip - even after your long flight. I first used No Jet Lag...

My idea of a perfect holiday I like to see or try something new and keep active by walking and sightseeing.  I don’t normally just blob out on beaches, as I can do that on one of several that are just a few minutes from home in New Zealand. Favourite place I moved to New Zealand 10 years ago and do not...

Widely accepted as one of the most beautiful countries in the world, New Zealand boasts so many tourist attractions that beckon travellers from near and far.  Real Journeys will take you on an unforgettable trip on Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu. Let the adventure begin aboard TSS Earnslaw Step aboard the illustrious passenger steamship TSS Earnslaw and take a cruise back in time....

I will admit that, since I was a freckle faced child, I’ve been fascinated with the grace and beauty of dolphins.  Ancient Greeks recognised their beauty and killing one was considered sacrilegious and punishable by death - they were called “hieros ichthys” or “sacred fish”. And so, exploiting a rare window of opportunity of “father and daughter” time, Auckland’s Whale...