Destinations

A Milford Sound trip had been on our travel wish list for a long time. But the great distance to get there, involving a long drive or an expensive flight, was the main reason we had never been. Further, we’d always expected to go on one of the Great Walks, and we were waiting until we […]

After many years on the travel bucket list, we finally made it to Milford Sound. We love New Zealand road trips, so we chose to travel by road from Te Anau to Milford Sound. To our delight, we discovered some of the best scenery in New Zealand. Further, we rank the drive to Milford Sound […]

2020 was the year we finally slowed down after five full years of travelling fulltime. It was also the year we found out we were not indestructible and learnt some hard life lessons! If you have followed our journey, you may have heard us talking about living every year as if it were the last […]

Hi! This is Oli, editor and founder of Travel Bugs World. Welcome back to our year in review for 2020. Part 1 of our year in review was about our life and travels. This post is about our virtual travels and the achievements of Travel Bugs World.  If you missed Part 1, read it here […]

While the new year provides motivation and encourages resolutions, the euphoria, hope, and inspiration felt at the start of the year often get cast aside as the year progresses. Yet, to have blog success, you need endless motivation and clear goals.  So, to inspire and motivate you, we have compiled a list of the most […]

We can’t travel yet, but we can take many fascinating virtual tours from home. Even if you don’t generally like museums, you will find the art in the Vatican Museum impressive. A free virtual tour of the Vatican Museum, one of the most enchanting and best museums in the world, will give you hours of entertainment […]

Hobbies can develop your creativity and make you feel happy. Additionally, they eradicate boredom. As the last couple of years have been about staying at home, due to coronavirus travel restrictions, we took the opportunity to explore new hobbies to replace the stimulation that traveling offered in the past. We have, therefore, compiled this list […]

For those who love to do short, easily accessible walks with priceless views, Wainui Falls Golden Bay is one of the best in New Zealand. The most accessible, largest waterfall in the Abel Tasman National Park and Nelson/Tasman region offers a captivating walk through forest abundant in ferns, nikau palms, and native bush.  The walk […]

The otherworldly Labyrinth Rocks Park in Golden Bay is a New Zealand South Island highlight; we especially recommend it for nature lovers and rock landscape lovers. New Zealand’s Golden Bay allows visitors the opportunity to visit incredible beaches, take walks on spectacular trails, and view many fascinating natural attractions. Our favourite things to do in […]

With so many excellent short walks in Golden Bay, it is hard to choose a favourite. However, the Grove Scenic Reserve is a strong contender for the hidden gem award. The magical grove walk makes you feel like you have stepped back in time. Though there are many impressive Golden Bay attractions, the unique landscape […]