DIY-OE
Independent travel information hub & travel blog
Whether you're going overseas on your big OE, working holiday or backpacking adventure, DIY-OE is your one-stop source for travel info and travel tips. We have collected heaps of info from all over Europe (and other parts of the world) to help you to create your own overseas travel adventure.
Do it the Kiwi way, create your own overseas travel adventure: make it a DIY-OE trip.
OE & working holiday
All the info about where to go to, visas, how to apply for them, opening a bank account, finding a job, and what not can be found here. Your OE & working holiday start here. Because it's your OE.
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Backpacker
For backpacking travellers we have heaps of info and tips about finding awesome discounted travel deals, low airfares, cheap accommodation, where to go, and how to get there.
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Traveller
Whether you're travelling to Europe for a city trip or a holiday, we have heaps of info and tips about finding the best travel deals: cheap airfares, affordable hotels, and where to go to.
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Trading pet care for free accommodation
When most people think of budget travel they think of dorms and backpacking. There’s nothing wrong
Pack your bags, it’s flight sale time
Hey UK are you ready to explore the world at a super low price? It’s flight sale time! Virgin Atla
Cheap airlines in the spotlight: Vueling (fly from as low as €29.99)
Get to know the low fare airlines in Europe before you leave New Zealand. We share our travel experi
How to visit Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, & Stedelijk Museum for less
Now that Van Gogh Museum opened its doors again on 1 May 2013, it’s time to start planning you
Global reach of Movember: moes love to travel too
And now for something completely different… As a traveller you meet heaps of people from all o
The Babysitters Circus live in Holland
On Saturday 13 April 2013 The Babysitters Circus played live at Metropool in Hengelo, Holland (easth
Party in Amsterdam: a different side of Holland Pass discount card
You probably have heard us talk about the Dutch discount pass system Holland Pass. And maybe you eve
New Rijksmuseum opening soon
The most important and most impressive museum in Amsterdam, the Rijksmuseum (“State Museum”), wi
Explore Colorado (USA): discover the hidden jewels of Colorado
The U.S. state of Colorado contains numerous sites to see and places to explore. Our travel mate Ste
Holland Pass on sale: gotta love the discount (and promo code)
To celebrate the fact that’s it’s almost Spring in Holland and that Keukenhof will be op
Keukenhof: world’s largest flower garden opening soon
Spring time is lovely in Europe, especially in Holland. You can almost smell the fresh flowers of th
Homegrown 2013: Wellington rocked, danced, and partied hard
Yet again Homegrown sold out… That makes six years in a row. Awesome. About 17,000 people came
More awesome bands in obscure clubs in Germany is what we want
Well if that isn’t a statement to scare away any parents… And now that we’ve got y
Holland Pass 2013-2014: more discounts than ever
February of each year is always a special time. It’s the time of year that the new edition of
Top 5 cities for Valentine Day European style
It’s still a year till Valentine’s Day 2014, but time flies so you better prepare for it
Which Holland card is the best choice: I Amsterdam Card, Holland Pass, or Museum Card?
As soon as you start planning your travels to Amsterdam or any other city in the Netherlands, you
Hotel review: Inntel Hotel in Zaandam, Holland
Zaandam is the perfect city to stay at when in Holland, as it’s really close to Amsterdam. Thi
UK flight sale: discounts on heaps of flights
Today is the perfect day to start planning your next trip. Ethihad Airways just announced a big flig
Copenhagen (Denmark): a fairytale comes to life
Well at least it’s a dream come true… For us that is. A visit to Copenhagen, Denmark has
Hotel review: Zaan Inn Hotel in Zaandam (near Amsterdam), Holland
Unexpected situations tend to turn into surprisingly fun events, as probably every traveller will ag
How to save money on Amsterdam museums and attractions
Travelling is so much fun that once you start, it’s hard to stop. However money will also be y
Exploring Germany by train: our tips and tricks
Travelling by plane is fast, fun, and cheap… But did you know that travelling by train is just
Happy International New Year
It’s time to party… The new year has begun in New Zealand. Now it’s a matter of wa
How to say Merry Christmas to your international mates
The English language is a language that is understood by heaps of people around the world… (ex
Tips and practicalities for visiting Keukenhof 2013
Excited after seeing our colourful photo gallery of Keukenhof? Then make sure you head over to the N
I Am Giant rocked the Comet Club in Berlin
If you’re into live music and travelling, it’s so much fun to see your favourite Kiwi ba
Close to the action at WRC Rally of Spain 2012
From 8 till 11 November the last World Rally Championship (WRC) event of the season took place in Sp
Cheap airlines in the spotlight: airberlin
Before you book a flight on a cheap airline, it would be nice to know what flying with them is like.
Shopping in and around Barcelona
Let’s be honest… Seeing cultural stuff, historic buildings and paintings is interesting
New WRC rally calendar: time to start planning
For travelling petrol heads it’s time to start planning their travels… WRC has announced
Photos from WRC Rally of Sardinia 2012
Recently the WRC rally cars and drivers were on Sardinia, Italy for the Rally of Sardinia 2012. This
Free gadgets with your travel insurance
As it’s never fun to think about or buy travel insurance (but it’s really necessary), ou
Sneak preview: travel guides 2013 edition
Counting down to the end of the year also means looking forward to all the new travel guides and tra
More sneak previews: Lonely Planet 2013 editions
As usual Lonely Planet will release heaps of new editions in their range of travel guides in 2013. W
Europe by train: from London to Paris, Brussels, or beyond
Travelling through Europe is easy, cheap, and heaps of fun. You probably think that flying is the ea
The best free apps for travellers
As we’re travelling geeks, we never leave home without our smartphone. The one gadget that can
Paper travel guides: do they still make sense?
In the digital age we all travel overseas with at least one of the following items: laptop, netbook,
Oktoberfest 2012: photos from the biggest party in Munich
Didn’t have an opportunity to go to Oktoberfest 2012 in Munich, Germany? Such a shame. Parties
KLM lowers heaps of airfares: it's time to bag a bargain
It’s that time of the year… KLM announced a huge flight sale and slashed prices of heaps
Treat yourself to some luxury (4 star hotel deals in Spain)
Staying at hostels and budget hotels is fun and cheap, but every once in a while you need to pamper
Cheapest airfares on Qatar Airways
News flash for all travelling fans out there… Qatar Airways just announced a 3 Day Global Sale
Road trip in Italy: from Milan to Venice and beyond (part 1)
The biggest advantage of going for a European OE is that there’s so much to see and do. Choose
Road trip in Italy: beyond Padua (part 2)
After the first two days in Italy our road trip continues with exploring Padua, heading up North to
Low fare alert: from Europe to New Zealand (or Australia)
Is it time to go back to New Zealand? Or looking for a break from Europe and hop over to the Souther
The seat next to you on a plane
When about to board a plane, the rush of excitement starts for heaps of people. Not because theyR
Top 5 travel fails (photos and videos)
Travel fun starts with planning your overseas trip. Part of planning is taking into account anything
Increased airport tax in Spain (overview per airport)
On 1 July 2012 the Spanish government increased the airport tax for all Spanish airports. Depending
Counting down to the WRC Rally of Spain 2012
Thinking of Spain, you probably think of sun, sea, Sangria, and Valencia oranges. But Spain has much
Homelanz 2012: Kiwi music and culture in London
Homelanz 2012 is an amazing festival in London packed with Kiwi, Aussie, and South African music, cu
Homelanz 2012: a Kiwi day in the park (videos)
Boston Manor Park in London turned into the Southern Hemisphere for a day for Homelanz 2012. A festi
New routes and amazing offers from Qatar Airways
There’s even more choice when flying between Australasia, Europe, and the USA. Qatar Airways j
The magic of Sardinia: WRC rally and more
From 18 to 21 October 2012 Sardinia will host the second to last rally of the World Rally Championsh
Top 10 gadgets for travellers
Our friends of 1Cover Travel Insurance inspired us to create this top 10 list of most useful gadgets
Fly cheap from Europe to awesome destinations
Love discounted travel? Want to see more of the world, but prefer to fly cheap? Then Royal Dutch Air
Keukenhof 2012 photo gallery: jump for joy
Finally we had the opportunity to visit the world’s largest flower garden and exhibition: Keuk
Top 3 reasons why travel insurance makes sense
No this won’t be a boring blog post about the importance of travel insurance. Nor will we soun
Floriade 2012: once in a decade opportunity
From 5 April till 7 October 2012 you have the unique opportunity to experience Floriade 2012. Flori-
Flight sale: explore the world from the UK
Every once in a while opportunities come along that you can’t resist. Well if you have plans t
City trip on sale: Edinburgh, Paris, Amsterdam, and Bristol
Spring is just around the corner in Europe. And thanks to KLM you can see more of Europe this Spring
New on DIY-OE: more tips, more fun
As we have so much travel info to share and so many fun things to add to the DIY-OE site, there̵
Cheap flights from London to Vancouver
Virgin Atlantic just announced their new route from London to Vancouver, starting 24 May 2012. It wi
Ultimate road trip music
The best thing about a road trip is that it’s just you (and some mates), your car, great music
Tasty European food: bread
Your OE is more than broadening your horizon and experiencing different cultures. It’s also a
Snacks Kiwis miss most when overseas
Well it’s apparent that there are many typical New Zealand snacks Kiwis miss when travelling o
Tips for motorsport fans: World Rally Championship 2012
Are you a travelling petrol head? Then we have the perfect travel tip for you. Catch some action at
New Superfly deals to Paris, Manchester, and Basel
KLM just announced three new SuperFly deals: Paris (France), Manchester (UK), and Basel (Switzerland
Festival update Europe: new names, tickets, and more
It’s almost February, which means exciting times for travelling music lovers. Several major Eu
Win free stuff on our competitions page
New on the DIY-OE website: COMPETITIONS! Because winning free stuff is always heaps of fun. Almost a
Summer holiday sale: £10 discount on flights from UK
From 20 January till 24 January 2012 it’s summer holiday sale. Thomas Cook offers £10 discoun
DIY-OE is the independent travel information hub & blog, created by travellers. We're your one-stop source for OE, working holiday, backpacking, or regular holiday travel information.
