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Gran Paradiso National Park
Aosta Valley on Sophie’s World We have covered quite a bit of the Aosta Valley here on the blog in recent weeks. In part I, we talked about Mont Blanc and the ultra-cool Skyway Monte Bianco, as well as the awesomest way to travel between Italy and France, 4 km up in the air. […]
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21 BEST Things to Do in New Plymouth & Taranaki in 2022
Check out our epic guide to the 21 best activities and attractions in New Plymouth! From art exhibitions to Mount Taranaki.
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21 BEST Stops on the Queenstown to Milford Sound Drive
The ultimate Queenstown to Milford Sound road trip with 21 must-do exciting and scenic stops along the way!
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Valley of the Five Lakes Hike, Jasper
The Valley of the Five Lakes hike is a popular outing, especially for families, largely because it’s easy and close to the Jasper Townsite. It’s perfect for the shoulder season when there is snow at higher elevation but it’s also a pleasant after-dinner or stretch-your-legs kind of hike from late spring to fall. There are a couple of ways to lengthen the hike, including adding in a loop around the first lake or doing an out and back hike from […]
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13 BEST Stops on the Drive From Picton to Nelson (Nelson to Picton)
The ultimate Picton to Nelson (or Nelson to Picton) road trip with 13 must-do scenic & exciting stops along the way!
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Beautiful Things To Do in Buttermere | Where To Eat & Stay
Reflections on Buttermere Buttermere is quite simply one of the most beautiful pristine bodies of water overlooked by majestic fells in the Lake District National Park, and beyond. Buttermere is a small hamlet consisting of one church, two pubs, two cafes, two lakes and countless glorious vistas. With such a compact place to visit, let’s […]
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Rainbow Range Trail Hike, British Columbia Copy
Tweedsmuir Provincial Park in the West Chilcotin area of British Columbia is the home of the Rainbow Range Trail. It’s in an area not many have visited or even know about. The hike in this park is just about as close to hiking nirvana as you’re going to get. I’d call the Rainbow Range hike in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park one of the best one day hikes of my life. And that’s saying something considering how many I’ve done over the decades. […]
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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Leigh, New Zealand in 2022
Looking for things to do in Leigh? This guide has you sorted with 10 attractions, activities and events and something for everyone. Leigh, just north of Auckland, often gets missed…
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11 things you’ll love in Sarajevo
What do you think of when you hear Sarajevo? Depends on how long you’ve been around here on Earth, perhaps. I remember the Sarajevo Winter Olympics in 1984, the first Winter Games held in a socialist country. That could be because I hail from Norway, where Winter Olympics far outweighs summer ones in importance. Mostly […]
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6-Day Charente-Maritime Itinerary: Spring Holiday in France
Our Charente-Maritime itinerary was an improvised holiday in France. Bordered by five French departments, Charente-Maritime enjoys a mild climate and is one of France’s most popular destinations. Its Atlantic coast has 463 km of coastline, of which 230 km on the islands, such as Ile d’Oléron opposite of Bourcefranc-Le-Chapus and Ile de Ré linked to […]
