The steam rises in the distance and mixes with the clouds that are slowly dripping rain on to the rocks below. Already I can see a glimpse of the colourful landscape from across the river. I board the boat and it feels like I’m on a voyage to a magical land. I find myself in a place ready to be explored, filled with mud pools, geysers and native bush. Welcome…
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Iona Tiny House: A Weekend in Whanganui
Read morePicture this: sparkling river, private deck, sunshine overhead, a light breeze that arrives at the perfect moment and the chance to stay in a beautiful, unique tiny house. This is what you get when you decide to stay at the Iona Tiny House in Whanganui.…
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Friday Night in Wellington: Dinner and Cocktails
Read moreI have a habit of picking somewhere I like and then always going there. It’s comforting, I know I’m going to get something good but means I might be missing out on something new and exciting. This year is all about trying new things and…
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Turning your travel dreams into a reality
Read moreWhat I’m doing to travel more in 2021 and how you can too Go somewhere new, see something different, come back home with a piece of where you’ve been in your heart forever. Every time I travel, this is how I feel, I return feeling…
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Restaurants in Wellington to Treat Yourself
Read moreGoing out for a meal is a great way to get out of cooking dinner that night, but sometimes it’s nice to take it up a notch and turn the meal into an experience. I love getting dressed up and treating myself to something special.…
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Olly’s River Retreat and Canopy Camping
Read morePicture yourself sitting on a deck, wine in hand, overlooking a vast forest. The only sound surrounding you being the river below and birds chirping in the trees. You feel a wave of relaxation wash over you. It feels like you have the whole world…
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Solo Travel: Do it even if you’re in a relationship
Read moreTravelling with your partner is a fantastic experience. However just because you’re in a relationship doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give solo travel a try. I’ve wanted to travel since I was a teenager. While I was at University, I was lucky enough to go on…
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New Zealand Travel Bucket List For 2021
Read moreWhenever I meet people from overseas, they always tell me how lucky I am to live in New Zealand. They rattle off a list of amazing place asking me if I’ve been and I have to admit that I haven’t visited most of them. I’m…
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What To Do In Wellington: See, Eat, Drink and Stay
Read moreWith its great coffee, fantastic art and stunning scenery, there’s a reason why Wellington is fondly referred to as the coolest little capital in the world. It’s a quirky, vibrant city and you’ll have no trouble filling your time with things to do. If you’re…
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Travelling as a couple: Tips for a successful trip
Read moreTravelling as a couple is a great way to experience new things and create long-lasting memories together. It can also help you learn more about yourself, your partner and your relationship. Like all aspects of a relationship, there are going to be up and down.…