Queenstown is one of the more expensive destinations in New Zealand, which is really saying something. But it’s a total must-visit for anyone who likes the mountains and a bit of adventure. While you should definitely splurge on one of the more adrenaline-inducing things to do in Queenstown, not everything has to cost a fortune. […]
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Electric Castle is the coolest music festival you’ve never heard of. It takes place in an old Transylvanian castle outside Cluj Napoca, in the northern part of Romania. We booked tickets kinda at the last minute for the 9th annual festival and made our way from Albania to attend. We didn’t really know what to
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Flair Airlines is the worst air carrier I’ve *never* flown with. After my absolutely horrible experience, I did some research and found I’m not alone. In fact, I’m kind of floored that the airline is even still allowed to operate in Canada. My new life goal is to burn (metaphorically) their company to the ground.
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Qatar Airways business class is consistently ranked one of the best in the world, and I see this kind of flight experience as a bucket list activity. We took advantage of Qatar’s stopover program on our way from Bucharest to Cape Town and enjoyed an extended layover in Doha for 3 nights. A few days
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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 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. And they only exist in NZ and a couple places in Australia, so
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New Zealand is famous for its adventure activities! It’s the land of picturesque hiking trails, home to several eighth-wonders of the world, and the place where bungy jumping began. (Though they really have Vanuatu to thank for that.) Here are all the coolest adventure things to do in New Zealand if you live for the
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Having the right apps when you’re in a new country is basically a type of life hack. When you’re coming to explore New Zealand, there are a bunch of websites and apps you can download to do epic stuff, eat great food, and stay within your budget. This post may contain affiliate links. This means
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The North Island of New Zealand often gets overlooked by travellers who only have a few weeks and want to see Milford Sound, Mt. Cook, and Lake Tekapo on the South Island. And those places are amazing! But no matter how much time you have in Aotearoa, it’s worth dedicating some to the North Island.
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We took a helicopter in the Faroe Islands from Svinoy to Torshavn for just $95 each. And while it was a little complicated, it was totally worth it. The experience felt like a travel hack that allowed us to take a scenic flight while still traveling as the locals do. And the best part is
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From the Rocky Mountains of the West to the iron red beaches along the Atlantic Ocean on the East, there’s no shortage of things to see on a Canadian road trip. I’ve travelled coast to coast and here are the highlights you can’t miss when you finally decide to make the 5,600+ kilometre journey. This
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