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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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Our (Failed) Quest to Capture the Midnight Sun
“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.” – Destin Sparks We gazed upon a picture of the Finnish sky painted with the most vibrant oranges and reds. It captured that fleeting moment perfectly, perhaps because sunsets last for hours during the Arctic Summer. In fact, the sun hadn’t set in over 40 […]
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Nugget Point Lighthouse – Everything You Need to Know
Check out our in-depth guide to Nugget Point Lighthouse – one of the most iconic and picturesque places in New Zealand.
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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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Aosta: Ancient Rome in a spectacular setting
The enigmatic cryptoporticus Buon giorno, good people! I’m back with what has turned out to be not-quite-the-final instalment from the Aosta Valley, Italy’s biggest secret. Now, if you remember, the last episode had quite a bit of hiking in it. But not everyone is into all that physical exertion. Perhaps your partner or travel mates […]
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Bald Hills Trail Hike, Jasper National Park Copy
The Bald Hills Trail hike in Jasper National Park is for those of you who don’t mind putting up with a slog up a fire road to reach kilometres of wondrous hiking above treeline with panoramic views of Maligne Lake, the Evelyn Creek Valley, the multi-hued Opal Hills along with a glacier or two. Of eight day hikes I’ve done in Jasper National Park, it’s my favourite. Bald Hills Trail Summary One of the outstanding and popular hikes in Jasper […]
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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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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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A Guide to Banff’s Bow Valley Parkway Copy
The Bow Valley Parkway is a 48-kilometre stretch of road between Banff and Lake Louise that parallels the Trans-Canada Highway. It’s been called the alternate scenic route between Banff National Park’s most beloved towns. On the drive you are treated to first rate views of Castle Mountain and Morant’s Curve – a gorgeous section of highway near Lake Louise that is perfect for train spotting. And for anyone looking for unique accommodation, you’ll find a collection of historic cabins that […]
