The tiny village of Waitomo is known as the “Glow Worm Capital of the World.” It doesn’t look like much on the surface, but beneath the town is an extensive network of caves with lakes and rivers running through them, creating a perfect habitat for these strange little glowing bugs. There’s lots to do beyond […]
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The glow worm caves in New Zealand are enchanting. I fell in love with them instantly. You wouldn’t think slimy little worms (they’re actually technically maggots) could be so pretty, but their weird little sparkly blue butts twinkle on cave ceilings like the night sky. Not only are they pretty, but they’re a unique natural wonder. They
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Ok, it’s not really a “walk.” It’s a sheer, vertical cliff climb, but I was committed to the alliteration. Anyway, I’m risking my life today. We’re heading out to Wildwire Wanaka, New Zealand’s only European Alps-style via ferrata — the original word is Italian for “iron road.” It’s so named because the route consists of
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Traveling is so much easier with the help of a few good apps. Sometimes I dream of what it must have been like to travel before we could hold the internet in our hands. Wouldn’t it be so much more intrepid? While it might take away a bit of the explorer magic, it’s also hard to
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Coming up with creative ideas for date night can be hard! Whether you’re heading out with someone new or looking to spice things up with your long-time love, you know you can do better than dinner & a movie. But don’t worry! I’ve done all the thinking for you and made a checklist of unique
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There’s an endless abyss of travel apps out there, some more useful than others. I’ve found a few game changers that I swear by and have rounded up my top 10 here. Aaaand tacked on 3 bad ones at the end of this post for a healthy balance. This post may contain affiliate links. This
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This wasn’t on our radar until we got to Tirana at the end of our trip, but I’m so happy we went. It was a bit of a mission, but if you have a day or half-day for a nature escape from the capital city, you must go! You can also combine a visit to
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There are two places where you can swim with seals in South Africa: Hout Bay in Cape Town, and Plettenberg Bay along the Garden Route. Here are the pros and cons to both! This post may contain affiliate links. This means I get a commission if you buy/book something I’ve linked to, at no extra
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If you’ve ever experienced truly painful “airplane ear,” welcome to this awful club. It’s not just a bit of popping or temporary muffled hearing — it feels like your head is going to explode. The stinging makes you wonder if your ear drum is finally going to burst. You can’t hear, you can’t think, you
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Deciding where to go in Albania primarily depends on how long you have and what you want to get out of the trip. Are you looking for an affordable beach escape or are you fascinated by the country’s history? My top three picks for where to go in Albania — if I had to narrow
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