Nomads Auckland on the road with Stray Travel – part 3
Stray Backpacker Bus | Auckland to Christchurch Day 3 Raglan – Maketu (Maori Cultural Experience) Today was another early start. Everyone who was meant to be on the bus was up and ready by 7:45am which considering the amount of alcohol that had been consumed the night before was quite impressive, although it was clear that some individuals were struggling. Today we were heading to Maketu... [Read more]
Super 14 Rugby | Eden Park Tickets on sale at Nomads Auckland
Since the sport of Rugby went professional in 1996, following the success of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, the Super 14 Rugby Competition (previously Super 12) has been attracting rugby fans from across the globe. The Super 14, for those who aren’t sure, is an annual rugby competition played between regional teams of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The teams are made up of many famous All... [Read more]
Almost time for L’oreal Fashion Festival in Melbourne
It’s almost Fashion week in Melbourne! L’oreal is organizing the fashion week again this year and a lot of designers are coming to Melbourne! It starts this Sunday the 14th and ends Sunday the 21th. There are lots of things to do, you can see some fashion shows on the runway, find the perfect outfit in a collection of one of the designers or check out a make-up workshop. Some of the... [Read more]
Nomads Auckland on the road with Stray Travel – part 2
Stray Backpacker Bus | Auckland to Christchurch Day 2 Hahei to Raglan Read Nomads Auckland on the road with Stray Travel – part 1 The group again started early with all of us getting on the Stray backpacker bus by 8am before heading off to our next over night location in Raglan. This beach side town is located on the far western coast of New Zealand and is reknowned for its surf. Many say... [Read more]
Baby Sea Turtles hatching Byron Bay
Image via Wikipedia There has been a successful season of sea turtle nesting which means the baby turtles are due to hatch in March and April…. This means it’s a great to stop in Byron Bay and stay at Nomads Byron Bay Backpackers Hostel which is only a minutes walk to the beach and town. It’s really important that if you’re going to the beach to please stay away from... [Read more]
The Melbourne Grand Prix comes to Melbourne soon!
Image via Wikipedia The Melbourne Grand Prix is not too far away! From 12-14 March (only two days left) the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Gulf Air Bahrain starts. From 25th to 28th March it’s the Melbourne Grand Prix! The Formula 1 Qantas Australian Grand Prix is at Albert Park! Tickets are on sale from $39. Friday 26th and Saturday the 27th it’s all about practicing. But on the 28th... [Read more]
Warp Dinner & Show at Buddha Bar Byron Bay
It’s just a jump to the left…. and then a step to the right…. Let’s do the time warp again……. Get down to the Buddha Bar Byron Bay on Saturday night for a warped night of entertainment. On March 13th, the Warp Dinner & Show is $50, or you can watch just the show for $25. It is going to be a night of dancing, singing and cross dressing. Don’t miss out, the... [Read more]
Kelly Clarkson at Vector Arena Auckland
Image via Wikipedia Kelly Clarkson is coming to Auckland to play at Vector Arena! Yes that Kelly Clarkson! Winner of two Grammy Awards, Two MTV Awards, 11 Billboard Awards and also winner of some little TV show called American Idol, Kelly Clarkson will be performing live at Aucklands Vector Arena. Come check her out on the 11th April at 7:30pm. Vector Arena is just a short walk from Nomads... [Read more]
Nomads Auckland on the road with Stray Travel – part 1
I work at Nomads Auckland Backpackers Hostel and I’m lucky enough to currently be on a Stray backpacker Bus from Auckland to Christchurch… if you’ve ever wondered what’s in store for you on a Stray Travel trip then I’ll be keeping you posted on what I’ve been up to and where the Stray Bus stops on it’s way to Christchurch from Auckland. Stray Backpacker Bus... [Read more]
Confessions of a settled Melbourne Backpacker
I now live in Melbourne and to be fair I’m an ex – backpacker. I am married to an Australian and now have my permanent residency. For most of my working life, I have worked in the travel industry – having started as a resort representative in Turkey way back in the 1980’s. In more recent years, I worked as a Tour Manager for Thomas Cook – which involved copious amounts... [Read more]
