http://www.roamtravel.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.roamtravel.co.nz en-us Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:01:40 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.roamtravel.co.nz/blog/post/169122/mumbais-beating-heart-dharavi-slum/ There are places we visit on our overseas adventures that challenge our expectations, and Dharavi is certainly one of them.It is described as “one of Asia’s largest slum settlements”, but Dharavi is so much more than that label suggests. Tucked into the heart of Mumbai, it is a vibrant, densely packed community where homes, workshops, businesses and family life exist side by side.... Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:46:26 +1200 http://www.roamtravel.co.nz/blog/#post169122 http://www.roamtravel.co.nz/blog/post/135189/where-elephants-rule/ If you’re ever in Botswana, be sure to include some time at Elephant Sands Bush Lodge – their tag line is “where elephants rule” and that’s exactly how it is! The Lodge is ideally located halfway between Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta so if you are travelling by road, it is a perfect halfway point to overnight.  I was on a 25-day safari which had taken us from Victoria Falls across to Namibia and into Botswana.  We were nearing the end of an epic adventure full of... Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.roamtravel.co.nz/blog/#post135189 http://www.roamtravel.co.nz/blog/post/135171/the-incredible-pushkar-fair/ Rajasthan's Pushkar Fair is held annually in November and is an event you should definitely include on your visit to India.  Having grown up in the rural surrounds of New Zealand and attending many A&P shows, I thought I knew all about showcasing your prized animals and livestock sales.  The Pushkar Fair is India’s equivalent of an A&P Show and it left me totally gob smacked!... Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:18:44 +1200 http://www.roamtravel.co.nz/blog/#post135171