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Destination Guides


Athens: History, Souvlaki & a Side of Chaos
Athens is loud, gritty, ancient, and utterly irresistible. It’s where democracy was born, gods were worshipped, and where today’s traffic...
Fiona Cook
May 265 min read


Santorini in a Day: White Walls, Wine & Watching Your Step
Santorini is one of those places that shows up on every “must-see before you die” list—and after spending a day there on a cruise stop, I...
Fiona Cook
May 265 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Naples Travel Guide: Italy’s Grittiest, Tastiest, and Most Unfiltered City
Naples is often just a transit point for those heading to the Amalfi Coast or Sorrento, but if you skip it, you’re missing out on one of...
Fiona Cook
Mar 44 min read


Rome: Crowded, Chaotic, and Completely Worth It!
Rome is busy, touristy, and a little rough around the edges, but don’t let that put you off—it’s an incredible city that absolutely lives...
Fiona Cook
Mar 34 min read


Florence: Art, Food, and Unexpected Charms
Florence—known for its Renaissance art, historic architecture, and iconic attractions. But beyond the museums and stunning churches, this...
Fiona Cook
Mar 35 min read


Venice City Guide: A Gondola Ride, Spritz, and Stories of Chaos
Venice. The city of canals, gondolas, and more history than you can shake a stick at. Sure, it’s pretty —I mean, really pretty—but it’s...
Fiona Cook
Mar 26 min read


A "Hidden Gem" Guide to Milan: Beyond the Fashion Runways
Milan often gets a bad rap as just a stopover on the way to Lake Como, but we’re here to tell you that this city is worth the time....
Fiona Cook
Mar 25 min read
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