Kia Orana!

~ that’s Cook Islands Maori for “hello”, and everyone calls it out as we cycle around the island of Rarotonga. We first came to Raro, as everyone calls it, in 2010 and loved the laidback island lifestyle, so we decided to spend a month here on our way to New Zealand, Australia and SE Asia.

Airbnb experiences

I’ve noticed some articles recently about a possible backlash against Airbnb, so this has prompted me to write this post. I’d like to make it really clear that we don’t receive, and haven’t asked to receive, any preferential treatment from Airbnb, this is simply a post about our experiences! 

His packing list

Like Danila, I have one large carry on bag, plus one smaller carry on, which I had intended to also use as a back pack, as it incorporates shoulder straps and is a bit smaller than Danila’s version.  However, in the year I’ve had it, I’ve never used it as a back pack, as it’s… Continue reading His packing list

Her packing list

~ or, how to pack everything you own into 2 carry-on bags, forever! If you’re going to be a traveller with minimalist luggage, you can’t be a fashionista! Fortunately, I never was much of one. When we first started planning to travel full-time, keeping nothing in storage, I went through my cupboards and wardrobes many… Continue reading Her packing list