The Cape Point Nature Reserve is a protected area just over an hour’s drive from Cape Town. It’s also known as the Southernmost tip of Africa! …Even though it isn’t. But it is beautiful and offers some great hiking, stunning viewpoints, and a secret beach cabin. Most people just visit for the day, but I’ve […]
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There are some of the world’s most surreal and expansive geothermal walks in Rotorua — favourite spot on New Zealand’s North Island! The town is three hours from Auckland, making it much more accessible than some of the country’s other epic adventure spots, especially if you’re only visiting for a couple weeks. There are a
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There are a ton of amazing highlights along the Garden Route in South Africa. But you’re pressed for time, here are the ones I think you should make sure to add to your itinerary! I cover activities, the Airbnbs we stayed at, and our favourite coffee shops and restaurants. This post contains affiliate links. This
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The Greek Island of Corfu is so close to southern Albania that you can add it to your itinerary as a quick day or overnight trip. But is it worth taking the ferry from Sarande to Corfu for this short amount of time? Not always. Have no fear! I’ve covered everything you need to know
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Who doesn’t love a good road trip? It’s the freedom to go at your own pace, cruise past incredible landscapes, stop in small towns you’d never visit otherwise, and get a little off-the-beaten-track. They’re the perfect way to see a lot of a country in a short (or not so short) amount of time. While there
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I’ve always loved checking things off my experience list. I collect experiences like they’re coins or baseball cards. And some of the best ones, no matter how arbitrary, are what I like to call the “mosts.” Whether it’s the first, tallest, biggest, smallest, oldest, longest, hottest, or otherwise… you can bet I want to see
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There are a few different routes to choose from when considering how to get to Great Barrier Island. While still technically part of Auckland, it’s a little more off the beaten track than Waiheke or Rangitoto, which makes it a fantastic adventure spot. It’s a Great (get it?) weekend or multi-day summer getaway, and you
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We all meet some interesting characters when we’re travelling – that’s one of the things I love most! My interaction with Jeff with a J was brief, but he made a real impression.
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If you missed days 1-4 and want to catch up:Click here for Day 1, here for Day 2, here for Day 3, and here for Day 4.
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If you missed days 1 to 3 and want to catch up before you start reading:Click here for Day 1Click here for Day 2Click here for Day 3 The original plan was to hike around the Featherbed Nature Reserve, which we could see from the Knysna Heads on our walk yesterday. BUT we have since
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