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When preparing for a trip lots of travellers worry about what to pack. Travelling light is key. But have you ever thought about what to pack uh bring to protect your digital life? Have you thought about how to keep your laptop and smartphone safe & secure when logging into public hotspots of accommodations and libraries overseas? We’ve got some handy tips and advice for you.

When our friends at 123NZ shared a sneak peek of Ultra Festival 2026’s Wellington line-up, we couldn’t wait to dig in. Now that the official Phase 1 artists are out, the hype is real! Now that the official full line-up of artists is out, the hype is real!

The ultimate overseas adventure must be a road trip. Just you, your mates, and a car. Oh, and of course a map (or satnav) and some money. See where the road will take you. Go explore Europe. Awesome. As you drive along in Europe, you'll notice the differences in petrol stations and the snacks you can buy there. Each country has typical local (greasy) snacks to give you some extra energy to continue on your European road trip. And here are some of our favourites.

Are you a die-hard sports fan that wants to watch your favourite sports anywhere but you can’t because of geographical restrictions? Whether you are a petrol head whose Formula 1 race (exciting season finale anyone?) or WRC Rally competition event was geoblocked or you’re a concert fan missing out on their favourite band’s festival stream not being available in your region, here’s the best way how to get around a geoblock: unblock sports channels with a VPN.

Ever dreamt of unravelling the wonders of New Zealand? Whether you’re cruising in a campervan, zipping around in your own car, hopping on public transport, embarking on a group adventure, or catching the next bus, we’ve dissected each option to help you discover the ultimate travel experience in New Zealand. Dive in and let your journey begin!

When planning a city trip to Spain, a lot of people immediately think of Barcelona or Madrid. But there are more amazing cities in Spain, a lot more. Seville is one of the Spanish cities you should add to your must-visit list. Start reading this blog post and you'll know why.

It’s 2025, why are so many travellers still walking around with paper guidebooks when exploring a city? It’s time to ditch the oldskool self-guided city tour – the static & boring way to explore a city – and switch on game mode. Let’s turn any city tour into an exciting exploration game, let's turn it into a more interactive self-guided city tour.

Summer is such an awesome time to go travelling. Imagine yourself lying in the grass somewhere in Europe, sharing beers with mates, while listening to your favourite band. Or perhaps check out your favourite Kiwi band. Yes, many Kiwi acts have been played or will be playing at these European music festivals. What are you waiting for?

Get ready for a bloomin' good time at Keukenhof, the largest flower garden in the world! Nestled just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Amsterdam in the charming town of Lisse, Keukenhof is a bucket list destination that will make your heart skip a beat.

It may sound weir but it is true. When you pay a relative small amount for travel insurance, you'll save heaps down the line when something happens when you are overseas. Medical costs, smartphones smashed to pieces when you drop it like it's hot, missed flights, lost luggage and more. These costs can add up quickly. The best money-saving travel hack is getting travel insurance. Check out these scenarios that have happened to us throughout the years.

Travelling is so much fun that once you start, it's hard to stop (or go home). However, money will also be your biggest challenge (just like time). Tips on how to save money while travelling are always welcomed, right? Well, here's what you can do to save heaps of money on Amsterdam museums and attractions.

Are you planning a trip to New Zealand? Do you want to save heaps of money by paying via card in the local currency when travelling or living in New Zealand? Then opening a New Zealand bank account is the best thing you can do.

Fans of rock, metal, and punk(rock) live music will have heaps of opportunities to get their horns up in Europe. The new rock festival season will be an awesome one. We've selected 6.66 of the best rock festivals throughout Europe for the upcoming season. Check out the line-ups, ticket info and start planning your trip. Horns up, rock fans.

Fans of classic rock, it'll be an awesome festivals summer for you guys. The line-up of heaps of classic rock festivals in Europe is soooo good. So many amazing bands are scheduled to play. Bands that have been around for many years, but they will still rock your world. These oldies yet goodies will take you festival summer to the next level. Have a look and start planning your classic rock festival trip.

Get to know the low fare airlines in Europe before you start your trip to Europe. There are so many different low cost aka cheap airlines there, that it pays to do some research. It's a great way to travel fast between major European cities without breaking the bank.