Discover glaciers, lakes and New Zealand’s highest mountain in the Hooker Valley

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Imagine a place filled with snow capped mountains, icy glaciers melting into waterfalls down towering cliff sides, and a glacial river fringed by colourful fields and rocky hills

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Get off the beaten path in Indonesia

Lisa Owen
Tuesday, June 20, 2017

There’s more to Indonesia than Bali – more than 6,000 inhabited islands in fact. And just next door you have the far less touristy island of Java.

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10 best cities to travel solo in Europe

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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Travelin solo in Europe? We’ve put together a list of 10 cities that are most welcoming for solo travelers and can be easily navigated alone.

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Adventure to an active volcano

Lisa Owen
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Keen for an adventure that takes you crater side to an active volcano? Then head over to the Indonesian island of Java and you’ll find Mt Bromo belching white sulphuric smoke amid a valley of lava fields.

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Pickpocketing, food poisoning, rabies, conniving locals and many more reasons you have to visit Morocco

Samuel Turner
Tuesday, May 30, 2017

The exotic rich smells of peppermint tea and incense flowing through the streets, the mesmerizing and tangling alleyways of the medinas and the organized chaos that is Moroccan markets and eateries overwhelmed my senses and expectations.

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New Zealand’s most pristine ski destinations

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Once the first real snow of winter hits the ground, snow bunnies flock from all over to ascend up dusty access roads to untouched white fields. Queenstown is a worthy ski spot to inspire international travelers.

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Solo Travel: Tips for dining alone

Sally Watson
Tuesday, May 16, 2017

One awkward aspect of solo travel can be dining. Even well traveled, independent people can feel uncomfortable eating in a restaurant without a companion. To combat the isolation, here are some tips for dining alone.

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Your guide to exploring the ancient city of Bagan

Lisa Owen
Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Magical Myanmar. Bordered by Thailand, Laos and China, Myanmar is a must do on any south east Asian itinerary. One of the best places to experience this captivating country is the ancient city of Bagan.

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A guide to celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Mexico

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Friday, May 5, 2017

Cinco de Mayo is an excuse to eat Mexican food, drink margaritas and party hard here in the US. But in Mexico, the 5th of May is celebrated a little differently. 

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Introducing Japanese Sweets “Wagashi”

Casey Hawkins
Tuesday, April 25, 2017

One of the most exciting things about visiting a new country is getting to try all the exotic and unusual foods, like "Wagashi" in Japan.

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Fortress hopping in the Balkans

Lisa Owen
Tuesday, April 18, 2017

If you’re looking for a slice of Europe off the beaten path, I found it in the Balkans. The Eastern European countries of Kosovo and Macedonia are easy to transit between and offer up history, views and cheap food but without the crowds.

 

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