How to Get to Waiheke Island (What I’d Actually Recommend)
Getting to Waiheke Island is easy. As a Kiwi, I’ll tell you straight away that most people just catch…
What I Wish I’d Known About Monetizing My Blog From Day 1
Stay22 didn’t even exist when I started my blog back in 2011. I couldn’t have used it from day…
3 Money Mistakes I Made as a New Travel Blogger (And What I’d Do Differently)
I’ve been blogging since 2011, so I’ve made basically every money mistake there is to make. Here are the…
The Backlog Mistake That Cost Me Thousands (Going Back and Monetizing My Old Posts)
I’ve been blogging since 2011, which means I had years of posts sitting there with no affiliate links on…
How AI Overviews Have Actually Affected My Travel Blog (And What I’m Doing About It)
As soon as Google rolled out AI overviews, my traffic dropped by around 90%. That’s not a typo. Because…
How I Earned $2,500+ With Stay22 (My Honest Stay22 Review)
It’s been over one year since I added Stay22 to my site, so I want to give you my…
I Took the Koh Samui 4×4 Jungle Safari Tour (Honest Review)
If you think Koh Samui is all beaches and beach clubs, this 4×4 jungle safari will change your mind…
I Took the Pelorus Mail Boat Cruise Through the Marlborough Sounds (Honest Review)
My honest review of the Pelorus Mail Boat cruise through the Marlborough Sounds, done as a day trip from Wellington.
Is Tirana Safe? My Honest Take After 8 Years Living in Albania
Wondering is Tirana safe? I’ve lived in Albania for 8 years and spent a month back in Tirana. Here’s my honest take, scams included.
How I’d Spend 3 Days in Tirana: A Real Day-by-Day Itinerary
The perfect 3 days in Tirana, planned by someone who has lived in Albania for 8 years. Day by day, with real timings.