One of the greatest things about living in Auckland is how many outdoor escapes there are so close to the city. If you’re craving a little island time and can’t hop on a last-minute flight to Fiji or Vanuatu, check out one of these local island getaways near Auckland. They’re perfect for a weekend away […]
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If there’s one thing you probably already know about the country, it’s that there are a lot of hot springs in Iceland. One of the must-do activities when visiting for any length of time is soaking in a geothermal pool. But the Blue Lagoon isn’t the only one! In fact, it has moved to the
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Guatemala City doesn’t exactly have an excellent reputation for its safety. I’m sure there’s lots to do, and we enjoyed a couple of days there on the tail end of our trip. But if you have limited time in Guatemala, it may be worth skipping the capital city and heading straight to the beautiful town
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You’ve likely read about, heard, or experienced some recent horror stories about airlines worldwide dropping the ball. Cancelled flights, lost baggage, and insanely long lines to get through security or customs have somehow become the norm. It sucks the joy out of travelling and can cause some anxiety. This all kicked off right after I
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This process was a major headache for me, especially because I didn’t even know I needed one until I’d already submitted my application for a partnership visa in New Zealand. SO, after jumping through all the hoops, I can say it is possible and am here to show you how to get a police check from
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I love a good boba, but there is a lot of bubble tea in Newmarket. Like, a suspicious amount. They seem to just keep on coming… which begs some questions. How do they all stay in business? How do customers choose? Is this somehow a highly profitable industry? Is it just an easy front for
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You have to check out this Great Barrier Island rooftop tent camping adventure! I’d never done this style of camping before but it just looked too cool not to try. This island, home to just 1,000 residents, is still technically part of Auckland, but is a much more rugged island paradise-y part. I recently hopped
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New Zealand’s Great Walks are a bucket list item for many, but they don’t come cheap. The cost of hiking the Milford Track can be especially high because of how rural and in-demand it is. It’s known as one of the most beautiful hikes in the world! If you can afford it, it’s definitely worth
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If you’re in Italy, it’s easy to catch the overnight ferry from Brindisi to Vlore, Albania. And this lesser-visited country should be on your Mediterranean bucket list! Sure, you can fly into Tirana, but that’s bad for the environment and you then have to catch a looooong bus to get to all the good beaches
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