Northland is an underrated area of New Zealand that visitors often skip. But it is an amazing area full of unspoiled beaches with clear blue water. A Northland Road Trip is a beach lovers dream. Growing up in Auckland I spent many summers up North. So it always holds a special place in my heart. […]
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Rotorua is a tourist hotspot in the center of Aucklands North Island. Tourists have been attracted here for generations because of the bubbling mud pools, natural hot springs, beautiful nature, and Maori Culture. It was always a favorite place for me to visit on holidays when I was young. You can easily spend multiple days
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Growing up, I always loved driving through the Karangahake Gorge on road trips to Mount Maunganui. The steep sides of the gorge are stunning, making the drive a beautiful experience, and it’s also an excellent place for a walk The gorge also has an interesting gold mining history and you can see remains of that
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The Dukes Nose Hike is an amazing day hike with some of the most spectacular views in Northland, New Zealand. Considering how beautiful the hike is, it is relatively unknown. So you avoid the hoards of tourists on other New Zealand walks such as the Tongariro Crossing. So let’s dive in and find out all
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Auckland is a large multicultural city surrounded by beautiful nature, situated between two stunning harbors and dotted with over 50 extinct volcanoes. The landscape is full of walks perfect for relaxation and adventure. So let’s dive in and find out about all of the best walks in Auckland! 1. Mercer Bay Loop (Best Walk in
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Located at the entrance to the Manukau Harbor, the Omanawanui Track is a scenic escape into the West Coast’s rugged beauty. The track gives you stunning views of huge cliffs covered in native bush. The swirling waters of the Manukau Harbor are not somewhere you want to swim. But it is an amazing sight to
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If you’re looking for an escape to nature in New Zealand, one of the best ways is to stay at a DOC hut. Lane Cove Hut is one of the most beautiful ones! The track is not well known and is not well maintained compared to other trails. But that’s why fewer crowds will be
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The Mercer Bay Loop Walk is a stunning track not too far from the center of Auckland. It is a short 2.1 km (0.6 miles) walk but packs a whole lot of scenery into a small area. The track takes you along the top of enormous cliffs plunging hundreds of meters into the Tasman Sea
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Quetzaltenango (Xela) is a city often skipped by travelers to Guatemala. It is rough around the edges and not the perfect Instagrammy town that so many travelers seek. But it is a great place to learn Spanish and get off the beaten path. For us, Quetzaltenango was worth a visit. In this post, we list
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Choosing how to travel around Guatemala is never a straightforward process. There are no bus companies or other official transport such as trains. So it can be a bit confusing knowing which transport to book. But luckily we stayed 3 months in Guatemala and will share all the best ways to get from Antigua Guatemala
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