for anyone thinking of traveling to London for a short trip or layover of a few days. Here are a few of my top places go and some tips for while you are in the UK capital. I recently had a few days layover here and was thinking about places and the areas of London I’d like to visit over two or three days.
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Eight tips on moving to London
Before arriving in the UK you need to figure out what type of visa you will need. Sponsorship visas can be hard to get but if you’re from a Commonwealth Country and under 35/30, depending on your Nationality, you may be able to get a working holiday visa. Those with British Grandparent(s), Parent(s) might be eligible for an Ancestry visa or even Citizenship by descent. Well worth looking into if you have family in or from the UK.
Continue ReadingWhy I use Wise to manage money while traveling
Why should you use Wise to manage your foreign currency while traveling? Well, let me tell you why I do. I’ve been using Wise since 2016 when they were called TransferWise. Back then I was moving from New Zealand to the UK and needed an option to move my savings to a UK account after I arrived. I could have used a bank transfer and lost hundreds on the bad exchange rate the Banks offer, instead I used this new app I found called TransferWise, now known as just ‘Wise’.
Continue ReadingThailand Travel Guide
Thailand is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the World. And for good reason it is often a travelers first stop in South East Asia. You can start Your travels in it’s modern Capital, Bangkok and travel a Country with easy, and often cheap, transport options.
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In getting into central London from Heathrow airport there are a couple of options to consider when using the cheapest, fastest, best method. The Heathrow express, which costs about £25 into Paddington station and taking the Tube which will run about £5.50. Unless you have special circumstances these are the two options I would consider.
Continue ReadingHow I pack for long term travel
Packing for longer term travel isn’t easy, different travelers have different requirements. It becomes even more complicated when you’re embarking on a multi Country journey instead of a return trip to the beach for the weekend. It is a compromise between convenience and mobility. You need stuff at your destination and mobility while you’re on the move. Let me show you how I balance both.
Continue ReadingFive easy things to do in Akaroa
At the start of 2023 I spent a few days in Akaroa. Nothing too adventurous but hopefully it is the start of some good travel this year. So I thought I’d do a short post on some things to do in Akaroa in summer.
Continue ReadingHow would you spend a day in London?
Living in London you can always spot the tourists. It’s not the outfits, the stopping on the wrong side of the tube escalator, standing on the pavement and pointing at various monuments, it’s that they are all so exhausted.
Continue ReadingThe OB’s Thailand Top Five
There are many people that like to come to Thailand on holiday every year. The outside broadcast are experienced travelers in Thailand. Here is five of our best experiences in Thailand.
Continue ReadingFive things to do in Lake Tekapo
There are many attractions in Lake Tekapo, from the stunning mountain scenery, the outdoor walks and nearby hiking activities, and the hot pools at Tekapo springs. Here are five highlights of Lake Tekapo.
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