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Review: P&O Encounter 8 night South Pacific New Years Cruise
There’s something special about setting off on a cruise to the South Pacific —especially when you’re doing it over New Year’s, with three...
Fiona Cook
Apr 2811 min read
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New York, New York: We’re Spreading the News, Not the Stress
Ah, New York City – the land of yellow taxis, giant pizza slices, and more people than you thought could legally fit on one street...
Fiona Cook
Mar 3013 min read
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Review: Princess Cruises Enchanted Princess 14 Day Mediterranean Cruise
The Grand Entrance Just casually pretending this is our living room. If only someone would bring us a cocktail on demand at home too…...
Fiona Cook
Mar 2512 min read
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Fast Laps & Flashy Lights: Your Ultimate Guide to the Singapore Grand Prix
If you’ve ever dreamed of feeling the adrenaline rush of F1 engines roaring in your ears, getting caught up in the electric atmosphere,...
Fiona Cook
Mar 257 min read
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Singapore: A Guide to Staying Cool, Eating Well, and Living Your Best Holiday Life
Singapore – where futuristic skyscrapers meet lush gardens, hawker food makes you question your life choices (because how can food this...
Fiona Cook
Mar 2510 min read
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Yangshuo: See China's Stunning Avatar Mountains
Yangshuo lays in southern central China, surrounded by mountains so picturesque its hard to believe they’re real, and natural. So...
riokatie
Mar 243 min read
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Harbin: China's Snow and Ice Wonderland
Harbin is a city in Northern China, above North Korea, and while it may not be on many people’s bucket list for travel, it really should...
riokatie
Mar 245 min read
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Akaroa: Ooh La La, Aotearoa's Little French Riviera
Nestled in a picturesque bay one hours drive from Christchurch; you’ll find the pretty seaside town of Akaroa: New Zealand’s own little...
riokatie
Mar 213 min read
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The Melbourne Grand Prix! An Epic Formula One Season Opener
Whether you’ve been a die-hard fan of car racing since way back, or a new recruit after watching Netflix hit Drive to Survive, at some...
riokatie
Mar 205 min read
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Melbourne: The City That Never Hits Pause
Melbourne isn’t just a city—it’s an event. No matter when you visit, something big is happening. Whether it’s the Melbourne Grand Prix, ...
Fiona Cook
Mar 196 min read
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Surviving (and Thriving) on Long-Haul Flights
The reality of living in Aotearoa New Zealand is that we are a million miles from anywhere. Long-haul flights aren’t the exception –...
Fiona Cook
Mar 116 min read
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Hanmer Springs Alpine Village
The tiny Alpine Village of Hanmer Springs has a hold of my heart. As picturesque as a postcard it hides a 90-minute drive from...
riokatie
Mar 114 min read
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Christchurch, New Zealand: The Funner’s Guide to
Welcome to our hometown—Christchurch! As much as we love exploring the world, there’s something special about coming home to this...
Fiona Cook
Mar 97 min read
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Siem Reap and Angkor Wat: Jewels of Cambodia
In a very special part of the world, sits a phenomenal masterpiece of ancient design. The sheer scale of the temples and ancient...
riokatie
Mar 84 min read
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Beijing: Walls, Temples, and Ducks!
China is vast, and it varies so dramatically from region to region. While Shanghai has become an enormous metropolitan mix of ancient...
riokatie
Mar 85 min read
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Road Trip Like a Kiwi: Central Otago & Fiordland Itinerary
There’s nothing quite like a road trip through the jaw-dropping landscapes of Central Otago and Fiordland We’re pretty lucky to call this...
Fiona Cook
Mar 816 min read
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The Ultimate Guide To... Everywhere!
So, you’ve done it, you’ve chosen a destination, you might have even booked your flights and dragged out your suitcase, so, now what?...
riokatie
Mar 85 min read
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Set Sail Like a Pro: Cruise Planning Made Easy
Cruising is one of the best ways to travel—unpack once, wake up in a new destination every day, and have all the entertainment, food, and...
Fiona Cook
Mar 715 min read
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Barcelona, You Take My Breath Away...
Can you even think of Barcelona without hearing Freddy Mercury and Monserrat Caballé belt out their passionate rendition of the...
riokatie
Mar 73 min read
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Istanbul or Constantinople?
Istanbul has a remarkable history, and with beautiful historic buildings still there, still functioning and beautiful to this day....
riokatie
Mar 73 min read
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