Megan Singleton

Hi, I'm Megan Singleton and I'm the creator of this travel blog as well as travel correspondent on radio in NZ every Sunday. I set off on this travel writing journey 25 years ago and I've pretty much always got a suitcase half packed (or half un-packed!) Thank you for reading.

fake reviews

How to spot a fake hotel review a mile off!

I learned my lesson the hard way after getting sucked in by fake positive reviews on a website

cruise alaska

If you were to do ONE cruise, where would it be?

This is where I reckon everyone should take a cruise!

Easter traditions

Weird Easter traditions around the world

So THAT’s what they do for Easter!

Emporium

Some cool (and unusual) things to do in Melbourne

Here are some very cool reasons to visit Melbourne

Visit New Zealand

NZeTA visa required to visit New Zealand

Visitors need a NZeTA visa to visit New Zealand. Here’s how to get one and what you need to know to apply for an immigrant visa

Ovolo Woolloomooloo

Ovolo: Sydney’s hottest hotel!

If you’re looking for a hotel in Sydney that is trendy with loads of cool extras thrown in, this is it!

Opera Bar Sydney

5 cool places to eat and drink in Sydney

Some great places to try your taste buds in Sydney

cheapflights nz

This is how Kiwis save on travel

Choose Indonesia over Thailand or China over India and you could save $$!

save the bee

Oh bee-have!

Are you mad about bees? So are these hotels!

Lying for 2 minutes in one of Singapore Airline's A380 First Class suite.

5 ways to join the Mile High Club with class

Don’t be tacky with these exclusive tips!

Tipping etiquette

The ultimate guide to tipping!

Your guide to 24 countries and what to tip – if anything!

Mt Yasur

Video: Standing on the rim of an exploding volcano!

You don’t get closer to a fiery volcano than this! Watch this video with your sound on