Some journeys are easy to organise yourself. Others involve a much more complicated travel puzzle. So when does joining an organised tour actually make more sense?

As we get older, many of us find ourselves asking the same question: How do we balance building financial security with making the most of the years we have now? While I was on my cycling holiday in Austria a few weeks ago, I walked past a picture with a simple quote. I stopped for a moment because it made me think. "The past is history. The future is a mystery. Every moment is a gift." I found myself wondering why those few words resonated so much.

The Banks Peninsula Track, Kaikoura Coast Track and Island Hills Station Track all cross private land. Find out who built them, why, and what makes walking on a working farm so different from a public trail.

No travel companion? You're not alone in that. Most women on our tours arrive solo — and here's what actually happens when they do.

Life doesn't always stick to the plan. Whether you're facing surgery, a family commitment, or another unexpected change, here's how to think about your tour booking and why a postponed trip doesn't always have to become a cancelled one.

You Have Cycled in Australia. Cycling in New Zealand Feels Different. A practical guide for Australian women thinking about their first multi-day ride in New Zealand. A lot of the women who ride with us come from Australia. Many have already done a rail trail or two at home - the Mawson, the Murray to Mountains, the Riesling - and they arrive in New Zealand with a reasonable sense of what multi-day cycling feels like. That experience is genuinely useful. But New Zealand ridin

If you’re trying to work out which kind of trip is right for you - and finding the choice harder than expected - you’re not alone. Most women begin by thinking there are only two options: either travelling independently or joining a guided tour. But in reality, there’s a third option sitting in the middle - and understanding the difference between all three often makes the decision much clearer. Self-guided, supported, and fully guided walking or cycling holidays can all be w

If you’ve ever searched online for a walking or hiking tour in New Zealand, you’ve probably noticed something fairly quickly: Different companies use very different words. Some talk about walking tours. Others describe the same experience as hiking, bushwalking, trekking or even tramping. And to make things even more confusing, the same word can mean very different things depending on whether you’re in New Zealand, Australia, the UK or North America. So if you’ve ever wondere

On 17 January 2001, Angelika founded Sidetracks. At the time, she couldn't have imagined what the next 25 years would bring - the landscapes covered, the people met, the unexpected turns that would shape everything.

Why it makes sense to book flexi airfares for a planned holiday that's still 8-10 months away instead of opting for the cheapest available.

You’ve found a tour you’d love to join… but then you read “shared room” - and suddenly you’re hesitating. Totally normal. We’ve talked to so many women who felt the same at first. That’s exactly why we started our little Room Talk series - to answer the questions you might not want to ask, but still wonder about. Here’s a quick roundup - honest, practical, and with a bit of humour too.

We get asked this more and more: “I’d love to come – but with my food intolerances, will I even be able to eat with the group?” We understand – and you’re not the only one. For many women, food isn’t “just food.” We get it – and we care.

October 2025 marks a very special milestone for me – it’s been 30 years since I first landed in New Zealand to work as a tour guide. Here I share with you not only how my journey unfolded, but also my personal favourite months of travelling in beautiful Aotearoa New Zealand.

If you’ve ever considered joining a women’s group tour as a solo traveller, chances are these questions have popped into your mind. In this honest and friendly guide, we’re answering all those quiet concerns – from snoring to shared bathrooms – and showing what rooming on our tours really looks like. Spoiler: no one shares a bed (unless you ask to 😉). 👉 Curious? Here’s what to expect – and why so many women end up saying, “That wasn’t nearly as scary as I thought!”

Booking early means more than just saving money – it helps us plan better, confirms your spot sooner, and keeps your travel stress-free. In this blog post, we explain how our Early Bird offer works, why it’s worth it, and how it benefits everyone involved.

Ebikes are taking the cycling world by storm, and it’s easy to see why – they make cycling so much more fun and accessible!

Experience the iconic TranzAlpine Express - a dream for many, now in reach for participants on our West Coast Wilderness Cycle Tour.

Learn everything you need to know about these pesky critters and how to outsmart them on your next adventure

Why we love being on the water and what sets our multi activity tour West Coast Special apart from our other tours

A question we often get asked! Here are some tips and links for you to help you get the important details sorted.