Note
This is a living document, as such, expect it to change as time progresses!
Page Purpose đŻ#
People ask Olivia and I for the details surrounding our travel plan. I’ve included a variety of information about our travels ranging from:
- A travel overview.
- Countries and cities we want to vist.
- A packing list (for what I’m bringing).
Travel Overview âď¸#
This is high-level information about how Olivia and I are travelling!
- Arrival Date: 22 May 2026 - Arriving in London
- Duration: ~ 4.5 months
- End goal: Move to Edinburgh, Scotland (to work + live)
- Travel Style: Cheap-ish (trains & buses over flights, hostels / budget stays, slower pace etc)
- Budget: ~NZD $30k each
Locations đ#
Here’s a list of the countries and cities that Olivia and I are keen to visit.
| Country | Cities / Regions | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| đŹđ§ United Kingdom | London | 22/5 â 25/525th May | 3 days |
| đŞđ¸ Spain | Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid, Granada | 25 May â 2 Jun | 8 days |
| đŤđˇ France | Nice, Marseille, Avignon | 11â16 Jun | 5 days |
| đľđš Portugal | Lisbon, Porto, Lagos | 16â19 Jun | 3 days |
| đđˇ Croatia | Split + Dalmatian Coast | 25 Jun â 5 Jul | 10 days |
| đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż Scotland | Edinburgh + Highlands | 12â25 Jul | 13 days |
| đ§đŞ Belgium | Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges | 25 Jul â 1 Aug | 7 days |
| đłđą Netherlands | Amsterdam, Rotterdam | 1â8 Aug | 7 days |
| đŠđŞ Germany | Berlin, Hamburg, Munich | 8â21 Aug | 13 days |
| đŽđš Italy | Milan, Florence, Rome, Amalfi Coast | 1â22 Sep | 21 days |
| đŚđš Austria | Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna | 22 Sep â 2 Oct | 10 days |
| đđş Hungary | Budapest | 2â12 Oct | 10 days |
| đŹđˇ Greece | Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu | 12â26 Oct | 14 days |
Packing List đ§ł#
Here’s a bit of information about what I’ve packed!
Backpack đ#
- 38L Kathmandu Bag
- 2x PadLock (For bag)
Wetpack đ#
NOTE: Will need to make sure any liquids in this, plus the medicial kit are under 100ml
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Hand Sanitizer
- Dental Floss
- Deoderant
- Lipbalm
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Electric Razor
- Sunscreen
- Nail Clippers
- Tweezers
Medical Kit đ#
- Plasters
- Ibuprofen
- Wet Wipes
- Antihistamines
Misc đŠť#
- Facemask
- Ear-Plugs
- Quick Dry / Anti Sand Towel
- Cap
- Laundry Bag
- Documents (in case of losing phone etc)
- Shoulder Bag
Technology đť#
- Laptop
- Wall-Adapter Plugs for UK & Europe
- Power Bank
- Charging Cables
- External Hard-Drive
Clothing đ#
- Jersey
- Swimshorts
- 3x Shorts
- 1x Jeans
- 7x Underwear
- 7x Socks
