The Wandering Suitcase is about trying new experiences, whether that’s traveling solo for the first time or going on your first hike.
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Read my latest blog posts, thoughts and musings below.
The ultimate guide to hiking Mueller Hut: for beginner hikers
If you’re planning on visiting Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park, chances are you’ve heard of Mueller Hut. This 2-day hike (which can be 1-day) is one of New Zealand’s…
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Instagram spots in Queenstown, New Zealand
If you’re visiting New Zealand’s South Island, chances are you’ll be including Queenstown in your itinerary. For my photography lovin’ friends, I’ve put together a guide to the best Instagram spots…
15 things nobody tells you about road trippin’ New Zealand
Home to Lorde, mountainous views, Lord of the Rings and the other country that is “down under.” Hint: it’s not Australia! New Zealand is such a beautiful place; it’s easy to…
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10-day New Zealand South Island Itinerary
If you’re planning on visiting New Zealand, but aren’t sure where to go, South Island is where it’s at. Filled with breathtaking mountainous views, South Island will make your heart…
4 Easy steps to making your first $100 via affiliate sales for travel bloggers
When I first started blogging, I thought you needed to be a “big” blogger to make money from affiliate sales. I saw the words “affiliate marketing” and was like “nope,…
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How to visit New Zealand on a budget: 10 budget saving tips
New Zealand (like my home country of Australia!) doesn’t have the best reputation for budget travel. But like all countries, traveling on a budget here can be done! When we…
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The ultimate guide to hiking gear for beginners
Choosing to go on your first multi-day hike can be a bit daunting. If you didn’t grow up in an environment where outdoor adventures were the norm, it can be…
12 Instagrammable spots in New Zealand’s South Island
New Zealand’s South Island is known for its epic views and oh-so-photogenic mountains. When visiting, I couldn’t help but want to take photos of everything. To help my fellow travelers…
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A dummies guide to getting “that” instagrammable shot
If there’s one thing travel blogging has taught me, it’s how to get “that” perfect shot. ⠀ You know the one… ⠀ The photo you’re so proud of, you’re dying…
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5 budget travel hacks that will please your inner princess
I know, I know… There are 1,293,394,203,934 articles on the internet, all about saving money when traveling. And they all say the same thing. Cook your food, stay in a…
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Your guide to zero waste travel in Japan
As much as I have loved traveling in Japan, the one thing I’ve struggled with (especially when shopping or eating out) is the amount of packaging that is involved in…
1 day in Hiroshima Itinerary
I only managed to visit Hiroshima after my third visit to Japan, and that was only after living in Tokyo for 3 months! To help others visiting Hiroshima, I’ve put…