Roaming the Hills of South Island – New Zealand

Roaming the Hills of South Island – New Zealand

A great base does not have to be a great destination, as long as it is a pretty and comfortable location, and fairly close to several attractions. Makarora is one such place. This little village located at the head of Lake Wanaka on the Haast Pass Highway between...
Easy Day Trips from Queenstown – New Zealand

Easy Day Trips from Queenstown – New Zealand

As your plane approaches Queenstown in New Zealand, you will realise that you are heading towards a beautiful and exciting place. Your plane will thread its way through valleys before straightening out over a stretch of sea with imposing mountains on both sides, then...
Eidfjord – The perfect base in Central Norway

Eidfjord – The perfect base in Central Norway

A base – that’s what we first look for when driving around in a new country.Β  A base is some place where you can stay for several nights without having to pack every morning and unpack in the evening if you move from place to place. A base must meet some parameters:Β ...
Kobe – The perfect base to explore Japan

Kobe – The perfect base to explore Japan

Japan is a chain of islands, long, narrow and mountainous, and the best way to see all of it is its superb rail networks. So, rather than drive, we built our Japan tour around the Japan rail pass, bought before we reached Japan, which allowed us unlimited rides on the...

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