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
Travel Plan đşď¸#
This is our actual route â where we’ve been and where we’re headed + how we’re getting there! (NOTE: - Not everything on here has been booked, as we want to give ourselves flexibility when travelling. )
| Date | Location | Country | Transport | Accomm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May | London | đ´ó §ó ˘ó Ľó Žó §ó ż England | Flight | Rian’s Couch |
| 23 May | London | đ´ó §ó ˘ó Ľó Žó §ó ż England | ||
| 24 May | London | đ´ó §ó ˘ó Ľó Žó §ó ż England | ||
| 25 May | London â Spain | đŞđ¸ Spain | Flight | Mum & Dad’s AirBNB |
| 26 May | Barcelona | đŞđ¸ Spain | ||
| 27 May | Barcelona | đŞđ¸ Spain | ||
| 28 May | Barcelona | đŞđ¸ Spain | ||
| 29 May | Barcelona | đŞđ¸ Spain | ||
| 30 May | Barcelona | đŞđ¸ Spain | ||
| 1 Jun | Barcelona â Nice | đŤđˇ France | FlixBus | 3 Rue Rouget de l’Isle (AirBNB) |
| 2 Jun | Nice | đŤđˇ France | ||
| 3 Jun | Nice | đŤđˇ France | ||
| 4 Jun | Nice â Milan | đŽđš Italy | FlixBus | Via Stampa, 1 (AirBNB) |
| 5 Jun | Milan | đŽđš Italy | ||
| 6 Jun | Milan â Bellagio, Lake Como | đŽđš Italy | Train | Via per Biosio (AirBNB) |
| 7 Jun | Bellagio, Lake Como | đŽđš Italy | ||
| 8 Jun | Bellagio, Lake Como â Venice | đŽđš Italy | Train â Milan + Bus â Venice | Anda Venice (Hostel) |
| 9 Jun | Venice | đŽđš Italy | ||
| 10 Jun | Venice | đŽđš Italy | ||
| 11 Jun | Venice â Bologna | đŽđš Italy | FlixBus | Combo Bologna (Hostel) |
| 12 Jun | Bologna | đŽđš Italy | ||
| 13 Jun | Bologna | đŽđš Italy | ||
| 14 Jun | Bologna â Florence | đŽđš Italy | Flixbus | PLUS Florence (Hostel) |
| 15 Jun | Florence | đŽđš Italy | ||
| 16 Jun | Florence â Siena | đŽđš Italy | Flixbus | Casina VioLa (AirBNB) |
| 17 Jun | Siena | đŽđš Italy | ||
| 18 Jun | Siena â Rome | đŽđš Italy | Flixbus | Spritz House (AirBNB) |
| 19 Jun | Rome | đŽđš Italy | ||
| 20 Jun | Rome | đŽđš Italy | ||
| 21 Jun | Rome â Naples | đŽđš Italy | Flixbus | Napolitano Rooms (AirBNB) |
| 22 Jun | Naples | đŽđš Italy | ||
| 23 Jun | Naples | đŽđš Italy | ||
| 24 Jun | Naples | đŽđš Italy | ||
| 25 Jun | Naples â Ancona | đŽđš Italy | Palazzo Torriglioni (AirBNB) | |
| 26 Jun | Ancona â Dubrovnik | đđˇ Croatia | Overnight Ferry | Zoom Zoom (Apartment) |
| 27 Jun | Dubrovnik | đđˇ Croatia | ||
| 28 Jun | Dubrovnik | đđˇ Croatia | ||
| 29 Jun | Dubrovnik | đđˇ Croatia | ||
| 30 Jun | Dubvronik â Hvar | đđˇ Croatia | Villa Vera (Apartment) | |
| 1 Jul | Hvar | đđˇ Croatia | ||
| 2 Jul | Hvar | đđˇ Croatia | ||
| 3 Jul | Hvar â Dubrovnik | đđˇ Croatia | Ulica Vicka Lovrina 8 (Apartment) | |
| 4 Jul | Dubrovnik â Athens | đŹđˇ Greece | Flight (17:30 - 20:00) | Yellow Square (Hostel) |
| 5 Jul | Athens â Santorini | đŹđˇ Greece | Ferry at 9:30AM | Caveland (Hostel) |
| 6 Jul | Santorini | đŹđˇ Greece | ||
| 7 Jul | Santorini | đŹđˇ Greece | ||
| 8 Jul | Santorini | đŹđˇ Greece | ||
| 9 Jul | Santorini â Paros | đŹđˇ Greece | Ferry at 9:50AM | Amaryllis Beach Hotel |
| 10 Jul | Paros | đŹđˇ Greece | ||
| 11 Jul | Paros | đŹđˇ Greece | ||
| 12 Jul | Paros â Athens | đŹđˇ Greece | Ferry at 10:45AM | Yellow Square (Hostel) |
| 13 Jul | Athens â London â Edinbrugh | đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż Scotland | Athens â London (12:20PM - 14:10PM) , London â Edinbrugh (22:00 - 23:20) | Kayleigh’s |
| 14 Jul | Edinbrugh | đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż Scotland | (I assume Kayleigh’s) | |
| 15 Jul | Edinbrugh â Aberdeen | đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż Scotland | (Van?) | (Ask Tim where we’re staying) |
| 16 Jul | Aberdeen â Inverness | đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż Scotland | (Van?) | One the Loan (Hotel?) |
| 17 Jul | Inverness | đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż Scotland | (Van?) | |
| 18 Jul | Inverness â Wick | đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż Scotland | (Van?) | GWR Dickson House (Hotel?) |
| 19 Jul | Wick â Gairloch | đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż Scotland | (Van?) | Gairlock Hotel (Hotel) |
| 20 Jul | Gairloch â Oban | đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż Scotland | (Van?) | Kings Arm (Apartment) |
| 21 Jul | Oban â Stirling | đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż Scotland | (Van?) | Golden Lion Hotel (Hotel) |
Locations đ#
Here’s a list of the countries and cities that Olivia and I are keen to visit.
| Country | Cities / Regions | Visited? |
|---|---|---|
| đŹđ§ England | London | â |
| đŞđ¸ Spain | Barcelona | â |
| đŤđˇ France | Nice, Paris | |
| đľđš Portugal | Lisbon, Porto, Lagos | |
| đđˇ Croatia | Split, Hvar | â |
| đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż Scotland | Edinburgh | |
| đ§đŞ Belgium | Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges | |
| đłđą Netherlands | Amsterdam, Rotterdam | |
| đŠđŞ Germany | Berlin, Hamburg, Munich | |
| đŽđš Italy | Milan, Florence, Rome, Amalfi Coast | â |
| đŚđš Austria | Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna | |
| đđş Hungary | Budapest | |
| đŹđˇ Greece | Athens, Santorini, Paros | â |
Packing List đ§ł#
Here’s a bit of information about what I’ve packed!
Backpack đ#
- 38L Kathmandu Bag
- PadLock (For bag)
Wetpack đ#
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Hand Sanitizer
- Dental Floss
- Deoderant
- Lipbalm
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Electric Razor
- Sunscreen
- Nail Clippers
- Tweezers
Medical Kit đ#
- Plasters
- Ibuprofen
- Panadol
- Throat Losanges
- Sinus Medication
- Wet Wipes
- Antihistamines
Misc đŠť#
- Facemask
- Ear-Plugs
- 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
Clothing đ#
- Jersey
- Swimshorts
- 3x Shorts
- 1x Jeans
- 14x Underwear
- 7x Socks
