Visiting Tegallalang Rice Terraces

The famous rice terraces in Bali are a huge draw for tourists (thanks to Instagram and all those perfect shots!). They're nothing at all like what I expected them to be...in a good way! Where are the Rice Terraces? There…

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A Guide to Canggu

Canggu is a bustling town on Bali's southwestern coast. Perhaps most famous for the surfing and food here, we spent a couple days hanging out. How to Get to Canggu We arrived in Canggu from Uluwatu. The best way to…

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How to Spend a Day in Uluwatu

Uluwatu occupies the southermost peninsula of the island of Bali in Indonesia, home to brilliant beaches with renowned surfing and a cliff-top temple that gives the region its namesake. How to Get to Uluwatu Once you've flown into Bali and…

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South Island Roadtrip

After having lived and worked in Kaikoura for 3 1/2 months, we set off on a month-long roadtrip around the South Island to explore new destinations and revisit some of my favourites in the wintertime. Winter is - surprisingly -…

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14 Hikes to Do on the South Island

New Zealand is an outdoor paradise. It's home to some of the world's most beautiful national parks, stunning coastline, breathtaking views and world-renowned hiking trails. During my time on the South Island, I hiked over a hundred kilometres of beautiful…

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Arthur’s Pass National Park

Arthur's Pass is the east-to-west road that crosses the South Island of New Zealand. Perhaps one of the most beautiful drives we did on the entire South Island, the road is home to a national park at the heart (Arthur's…

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3 Things to do in Hokitika

Hokitika is a small town on the west coast of New Zealand. Although it may be small, there are plenty of things to explore here! How to Get to Hokitika Hokitika lies near the western entrance of Arthur's Pass which…

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A Winter Guide to Milford Sound

People come from around the world to experience the magic and wonder of Milford Sound in the heart of Fiordland National Park on the southwest coast of New Zealand's South Island. While I enjoyed visiting this region in the summertime…

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Lake Marian Hike

Lake Marian is a fantastic hike in Fiordland National Park. People come from around the world to experience the magic and wonder of this region on the southwest coast of New Zealand's South Island. The lake is truly beautiful and…

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Sunset at Nugget Point

We were so lucky to enjoy incredible weather for the majority of our winter South Island roadtrip. We had grey skies while we spent the day in Dunedin, so with fingers crossed for a half-decent sunset, we drove down along…

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A Winter Guide to Mount Cook

Mount Cook National Park is my favourite summertime destination in New Zealand. It's full of incredible hiking, stunning views and picturesque mountains that surround the valley in which Mount Cook Village is nestled. You can read my detailed summer guide…

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A Weekend in Tekapo

Tekapo is a traveller's highlight in New Zealand in the heart of the South Island. Full of beautiful nature to explore and a vibrant little lakeside town, there's plenty to do here to fill a few days. How to Get…

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