Hey, we’re Stray!
We’re a travel company that likes to do things a little differently.
We challenge the traditional concept of a “tour” and give adventurous travellers what they crave: fun, adventure and the opportunity to give back.
That’s why we created the Stray Adventure Travel Network. See more. Do More.
It all started with hop-on/hop-off tours and evolved throughout the years to:
small group tours with accommodation included... And more, much more.
Check out our amazing destinations
New Zealand
New Zealand is renowned for its amazing landscapes; from white sandy beaches to rugged snow-capped mountains and lush green rainforests.
Australia
Australia - the land of golden beaches, a humongous wild outback, cheeky local wildlife and sunshine for days! Australia will steal your heart.
Southeast Asia
Discover vibrant cities, ancient ruins from bygone empires, mouthwatering cuisine, lush mountain jungle and sparkling beaches.
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Having never previously spent over 48 hours in Cambodia, I was blown away on my last visit there by the people. Living in Laos for six months had provided me with a certain preconception about how the local Cambodian people would be.
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Chao everyone! Stray is getting further off the beaten track, local Viet style! That’s right, Vietnam has now been added to our hop-on hop-off Southeast Asian travel network, and here in the Stray offices, we are all pretty excited about it. Holly and the Stray Asia team have been busy sussing out the best spots […]
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There’s a wealth of opportunity for adventure in the food scene of Southeast Asia, and we’re here to take you through some of the more… exotic options. Are you brave enough?
Read More Sometimes the greatest surprises are hidden in plain sight. Laos is one of the least-visited countries in the region – but why? Here are just a few reasons why you should visit Laos now!
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My bare feet squelched uncomfortably in the mud beneath me, and the milky grey water rose up to lap at my knees. With one hand on the plough, and another holding the reins, I tried to convince myself that I really was in control of the beast before me.
Read MoreLaos has been named the World’s Best Tourism Destination 2013 by the European Council on Tourism and Trade (ECTT) for its “perfect record of promoting clean, ecological and social orientated tourism”. Laos, officially the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia bordered by Burma and China to the northwest, Vietnam […]
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The journey from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng by road is an arduous one. The broken road twists winds and climbs through the mountains, churning the stomach and rattling the bones of even the hardiest of backpackers.
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The following is an interview with Stray Asia Tour leader “Nate” by power blogger Cindy Fan. Meet the Stray Crew Meet Nate, Stray Asia tour leader, tatted herbivore, all-around cool dude. Tour Leader – Nathaniel Home, before Straying: Australia Stray nickname: The first local Lao guide called me “ga ti” which means sensitive – actually, it means […]
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Cindy Fan recently travelled on Stray Asia’s Phone Noy pass through southern Laos. Describe the trip through southern Laos in one sentence. An eye-opening adventure through stunning natural landscape. You live in Laos. So why did you choose to travel with Stray? Living in Laos, you learn very quickly just how bad and unreliable public […]
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The following is an interview with Stray Asia local expert “Mr Sack” by power blogger Cindy Fan. Meet the Stray Crew Meet Mr. Sack, one of the friendly faces and local experts you’ll find at our office in Luang Prabang, Laos. Mr. Sack – Sales Crew What does your name mean? In Lao, it is “teak” as in […]
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Find out more about our amazing Stray Tours and how you can discover the best of New Zealand, Australia and Southeast Asia. Our Stray travel blogs are packed with loads of advice and tips.
Discover the best places and amazing experiences
As well as finding out about the highlights of our Stray Tours, we’ll give you the inside track on the coolest places to visit, the most awesome views, the best backdrop for your next Insta post and those hidden locations that most people miss.
You will discover all the must-do activities and where to find them on your Stray Tour in our travel blog. If you want to go sky diving or whale watching in New Zealand, take a 4WD safari, dive on The Great Barrier Reef in Australia or take a Mekong River cruise in Laos, you’ll find everything you need to know in our blog posts.
Plan your trip and do more when you’re travelling
It’s a fantastic way to plan your trip and make the most of your tour before you have even left home. For example, if you are visiting Southeast Asia for the first time and you want to know what other travellers realised they didn’t need to have packed, you’ll find that in our travel blog.
The blogs are also a useful resource while you’re travelling. If you want to explore the Great Barrier Reef, we have some tips on how to protect it. Or you can find out how to travel more sustainably in New Zealand, or where to go skiing in the South Island in Winter. There is so much info you can access on the Stray blog pages.
Blog posts written by travellers, for travellers
The beauty of our travel blogs is that they are written by people just like you. Our Stray team are as passionate about travelling and experiencing the real country as you are. And just like you, we are happy to have a go at white water rafting or bungee jumping when we get the chance!
Some days we like to chill out, and some days we like to party at the end of the day too! You’ll find lots of tips on everything from the most beautiful beaches to the coolest bars for a sundowner in our blogs.
Many of our blogs are written by people who live and work locally. So, if you want to know where the locals hang out in Auckland or where to get a vegan burrito for breakfast in Byron Bay, our Stray travel blog has the answers for you.
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So dive into the Stray travel blogs below and start planning your tour of New Zealand, Australia or Southeast Asia. You can search for specific places or activities and find blogs that will help you to discover more.
We love to hear from you too. Share your experiences or let us and your fellow Stray travellers know about any travel hacks, tips, new or undiscovered places or activities you have discovered on your journeys. Just leave your comments at the bottom of any of our Stray travel blogs. That way, we can help other travellers get even more from the Stray blogs!