Welcome to my travel blog, The Suitcase Backpacker, where I’ll be sharing my experiences and photographs of my travels around this diverse and beautiful planet.
I’m a nomad by heart and love visiting new places, embracing different cultures, and ultimately enjoying the spontaneity that travel brings (well…sometimes!)
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Recent Adventures
Christchurch Living
Mouse dramas, Matariki, Halfmas, and turning 30.
Grounded in Queenstown
Epic sights, cosy nights, and a much-needed reset.
Wanderlust on Wheels: South Island Adventure
Second and third week campervanning across the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand.

