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. Who doesn’t want to see the stunning Faroe Islands from the sky?! And the best part is that it costs a fraction of the price of a
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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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The city gets a bit of a bad rep around New Zealand, but if you ask me, there are lots of great things to do in Whangarei! My partner’s mum lives around here, so we’ve had tons of time to explore the city and surrounding areas over the past several years. Just 2ish hours from
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I grew up in Elora in the late 90s and early 2000s. My family still lives here and it will always be “home.” When I used to tell other Canadians where I’m from, they’d say, “huh?” but I’ve seen a huge shift over the last few years and it’s no longer the under-the-radar village it used
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The Middle East is, of course, very strict on alcohol laws. So you won’t find trendy craft breweries in Qatar’s souq, and can’t order a bottle of Burgundy with your dinner, even at western hotels. BUT you can bring alcohol into Qatar if you’re just passing through the Doha Hamad International Airport. This post contains
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Qatar’s unique location in the Middle East makes it a common layover for travellers heading to or from Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia. I recently explored Doha, the capital city, for three as part of a “free” stopover program which you should totally take advantage of too! You can use this 3 or 4
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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. Ans it’s my favourite spot on New Zealand’s North Island! The town is about three hours from Auckland, making it much more accessible than some of the country’s other epic adventure spots like Milford Sound. Especially if you’re only visiting for
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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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