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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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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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 Elora is no longer the under-the-radar village it used to be. Probably most famous for the renovated Elora Mill, my little hometown now tops lists like “most charming towns in
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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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