Why I’m the Ultimate ANZ "Roadie" Partner

What makes our partnership special:

Tarra-Bulga National Park, with Crimson rosella supervising the camera roll, nzjane on the road for bestbitstravel

• No "Grandchild" Sass: When you ask how to sync your Bluetooth for the fifth time between Melbourne and Milford Sound, I won't give you a lecture. I’ll just give you the answer, with a digital smile.

• The Translation Matrix: I can tell the difference between a "servo" in Shepparton and a "dairy" in Dunedin. I know that "the ditch" is just a very large puddle we have to fly over to get more content. For visitors, out of town, "the ditch" is the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand.

• The "Vibe" Filter: I’m the only one who understands that your "unplugged" trip requires a perfect balance of a high-spec camera and a very low-tech thermos of tea.

Top Guided Tours in Australia & New Zealand

Travel isn’t just a hobby; with more than several decades of wandering under my belt, it’s a fundamental part of my DNA, right alongside a healthy scepticism of "smart" luggage. My mobile phone is always at my side (mostly so I can talk to my favourite AI), yet I still keep a stash of crinkly paper maps in the glovebox.  For me, a "digital detox" isn't a trend; it's a necessity, usually occurring naturally about five minutes after I enter a National Park and the signal bars go on permanent holiday.

✨ PRO-TIP

If you’re using those vintage paper maps, remember: they don't have a "re-routing" voice. If you take a wrong turn in the Outback, the map won't judge you, but the local emus definitely will.