by Nina Ragusa | Mar 16, 2019 | Adventure, New Zealand
What can I say, I guess hiking is just my life now? I’m not sure when it happened, but I’m pretty sure it’s all New Zealand’s fault. The best thing to do in New Zealand is take in its gorgeous natural beauty which I understood as, see all the... 
by Nina Ragusa | Mar 11, 2019 | Accomodation, Portugal
With so many stunning towns in the Algarve region of Portugal, it can be difficult deciding where to stay in the Algarve. Each town has something unique to offer, from stunning beaches and natural landscapes to historic buildings or a buzzing nightlife. Below you will... 
by Nina Ragusa | Mar 11, 2019 | Travel Gear
Choosing the best travel daypack is no easy feat. After all, this bag will be used every day to hold your most precious and used items! I know I use my daypack every day—out on the streets, on a hike, through crowded and crazy markets, and shoved under the seat in... 
by Nina Ragusa | Feb 27, 2019 | Adventure, New Zealand
If you’re thinking of popping into Lake Tekapo for a day and heading off, I’m hoping this post will change your plans… There are plenty more things to do in Lake Tekapo than a simple snapshot of the opaque blue waters and then moving on to to the... 
by Nina Ragusa | Feb 24, 2019 | New Zealand
There are plenty of things to do in Dunedin, but hiking and walking in nature are more my thing, so I stuck to the outskirts of the city and found some great walking trails just outside! These Dunedin walks are all quite easy as well which means that if you’re... 
by Nina Ragusa | Feb 23, 2019 | New Zealand
Often overlooked by those wandering around Dunedin or heading around Invercargill, The Catlins sits pretty at the southern tip of South Island, New Zealand just waiting for people to pass through. Or not. I’m kind of surprised I didn’t see many people here... 
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 24, 2019 | Itineraries, Malaysia
Malaysia must be one of the most diverse countries in the world. People, cuisines, languages, and religions all gather here from different areas of the world and make up this wonderful country teeming with character, adventures, and discoveries for curious backpackers... 
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 22, 2019 | Cambodia, Itineraries
When most people think about Cambodia, they think of Angkor Wat. When you’re home to the largest religious site in the world, it’s kind of hard to pull away and be thought of for something else. But there’s so much more to this country than a large... 
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 20, 2019 | Packing Lists, Travel Tips and Tricks
OK friends, let’s get a few things straight before we even start this post so I can lay it out on the table… I have something to confess. I hate carry on only travel. I rarely do carry on travel only. *shock horror! the masses move their mouse over to the... 
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 19, 2019 | Adventure, New Zealand
Never in a million years did I think one of my first adventures in New Zealand would be taking on a river flowing cave expedition but that’s precisely what happened. Just an hour and a half outside of Christchurch is an awesome little adventure call The Cave... 
Hi, friend! My name is Nina Ragusa and I've been climbing volcanos, basking on exotic beaches, and dabbling in new cultures since 2011. I work abroad and remotely to support my adventure travel addiction. Follow along if you're interested in getting work abroad to travel more. Mission: Live and work on all continents.