Travel Guides

…you are after right now, check back soon for updates. And as always, feel free to contact me at any time if you have any follow up questions about any of the posts on this website. I am always happy to chat travel with my readers. Each section is split up by region and then country alphabetically to make it easy for you to navigate. Simply scroll down to find the destination you are interested in and click on the picture. Europe North America Oce…

About Me & The Trusted Traveller

…t there and start discovering the world. That was in 2009. Since then I’ve freed myself of financial commitment by selling the house. This allowed me the freedom to pack up my life in Sydney not once but twice. The first time I spent two incredible years living and working in London while seeing as much of Europe as I could. Then more recently exploring Australia on an 6 month road trip around the country. In between I’ve also backpacked through E…

DIY Travel Planning

…hen this page is all for you! Here you will find lots of simple and stress-free travel planning articles, lists and links to assist you with your DIY Travel Planning. All of the tips, itineraries and suggestions on these pages are based on my experiences and those of my fellow bloggers, so you can be assured that you are receiving TRUSTED advise. I’m regularly posting new articles to help you plan your own dream trip, so check back regularly if yo…

How to Plan Your Own Trip

…more in between. My aim is to make your travel planning simple and stress-free. As always, feel free to contact me at any time if you have any follow up questions about any of the posts on this website. I am always happy to chat travel with my readers. Go ahead and click on the links below to read the article you’re interested in. Step 1: Choosing the Perfect Holiday Destination Step 2: How to Budget for Travel Step 3: Saving Money to Travel Step…

Driving New Zealand’s Wild West Coast – Things to See & Do

The coast at the end of the Truman Tracki - Driving New Zealand's Wild West Coast - Things to See & Do - The Trusted Traveller

…chen closes as early as 8pm. Where to Stay in Punakaiki There is limited accommodation in Punakaiki, however there is at least one place that suits each budget range. Here are my recommendations. Budget – Te Nikau Retreat Mid-Range – Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Luxury – Tasman Sea Retreat Day 2 – Punakaiki to Franz Josef On day two of your New Zealand West Coast road trip make your way further south along the coast to Franz Josef. The drive time i…