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14 Things to do this Summer in New Zealand
New Zealanders love summer. The big cities clear out as people head away to their baches (holiday homes) and the beaches fill up. I’m actually not a huge summer fan and the beach isn’t my jam at all. However! There are definitely things to do this summer in New Zealand…
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Guest Post :: Unlock the Secrets of America’s Historic Triangle: A Must-Visit for Every History Buff!
What is America’s Historic Triangle? America’s Historic Triangle is the seat of American Independence and so much more! It consists of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. They’re connected by the National Park Service’s Colonial Parkway and also: it’s now my home. With the pandemic came my exit from corporate life and…
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Things to Think About before Booking Your First Contiki Tour
I did something I never really thought I would ever do: booked my very first Contiki trip. Now, it’s not that I didn’t think I’d ever go on a group travel tour like this, it’s more that it hasn’t really crossed my mind to do one before. And I think…
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Guest Post | Lessons in solo travel – what I would do differently next time
My solo travel adventures range from a regional flight to visit my best friend as a nervous 15-year-old to a six-week odyssey through Central America (Costa Rica, Mexico, Cuba). Fair to say I’ve had all sorts of experiences during my solo travels, although no major disasters. Solo travel experiences taught…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Wise Travel Card
When I finally committed to heading overseas to join my friend on the European Adventurer Contiki, one of the first things I thought about was charging my phone. Coz it tends to die rather quickly. The second thing I thought about was how does one pay for travel in 2024?…
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Explore New Zealand by Train with Great Journeys: Coastal Pacific
Welcome to Aotearoa, where our public transport is dismal but our tourist trains are brilliant. Clearly, I shouldn’t be a spokesperson for our public transport (I could rant all day … and have). But what I can rave about is our long-distance train tips like the Coastal Pacific. If you’re…
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Visit the Cotswold town of Painswick
The sweet Cotswolds town of Painswick is a must-visit Tucked into the hills of Gloucestershire, England, is the Cotswolds town of Painswick. The Cotswolds are a string of hills, dotted with sweet brick-filled towns, in Gloucestershire. And when I lived in the UK I had the pure joy of living…
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The Complete Guide to New Zealand Berry Picking Farms
I don’t know about you, but I love berry-picking farms. And while I haven’t been to many around the world, I can totally vouch for the New Zealand berry-picking farms. New Zealand is a very popular destination for tourists, and while we’re still welcoming tourists back after a few years…
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Visit the Lavender Farm in Hamilton this Summer
There’s something about a lavender farm that just brings joy. I know you know what I mean. And I have to say, there was a lot of joy when we visited the lavender farm in Hamilton. Over the summer of 2021 – 2022, my sister and I headed away for…
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Visit the Taupiri Sunflower Farm
I was not expecting to find the Taupiri Sunflower Farm Over the summer of 2021 – 2022 here in New Zealand, I found myself doing a lot of driving around the North Island. Being an avid traveller and having been locked up in Lockdown for 4 months, I had to…
