Before heading to Portland, my first visit, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I kept reading the famous slogan, “Keep Portland Weird,” and it added many layers of confusion to my pre-departure planning, especially when it came to packing. I got the sense it wasn’t a super ‘fancy’ place, but I couldn’t quite grasp … Read more
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again – Wanaka is my favourite place in New Zealand. More than just the jaw-droppingly beautiful scenery, the snow-capped mountains and picture-perfect lake, Wanaka has a unique and welcoming vibe that always melts away my worries. As soon as we drive into Wanaka it’s as though the rest … Read more
Each year Matt and I are blessed with amazing travel moments, experiences, people and destinations as part of our incredible job. Rather than take any of these for granted, we love to celebrate them and recognise those who stood out from the rest and the Little Grey Box Travel Awards are our way of doing … Read more
For many years, Matt and I travelled to amazing places with a very, very old point and shoot camera and our super dodgy iPhone 3’s. We visited places like Iceland and, with no money for a camera or understanding of how important it was, we took pretty bad quality photos and now, we have nothing … Read more
Since we first started Little Grey Box, it has grown from a personal hobby blog to a small content creation business. Now, we don’t just create blog posts or take cute pics for social media, we’re regularly engaged by tourism boards and brands of all shapes and sizes to capture high-quality imagery to be used … Read more
Thinking of visiting New Zealand? Been dreaming about exploring this gorgeous place for yourself, but lacking the motivation to get there? Well, today is your lucky day, my fine friend, because I’m about to hit you with all the motivation your sweet little caboose needs to start saving, get packing and book those tickets. New … Read more
As part of our recent trip to New Zealand’s gorgeous South Island, Matt and I found ourselves spending a few nights in Christchurch. This came about for a couple of reasons, the first being that Matt has tried to fly into Queenstown once a few years ago and had a terrifying landing experience that has … Read more
Growing up, Portugal always seemed so far away. As a little kid, I imagined it to be an exotic and mysterious world that I would never get to visit. When I finally got to go there, I couldn’t believe my luck. The streets are absolutely beautiful and a photographers dream. Around every corner is a … Read more
New Zealand is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful places on earth. It offers everything your wanderlusting heart could hope to see in one place. You can slide down sand dunes, explore hidden coves from a kayak, hike a glacier, fly over breathtaking Alps, tube through caves and play in the snow. It … Read more
Planning a trip to Auckland but short on time? Don’t worry, my delightful blog-reading friend, I’ve got you covered with this quick guide on how to spend 24 hours in Auckland. I’ve got tips on where to eat, what to see and do, where to stay and how to get into town without breaking the … Read more