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Archive for category: New Zealand

  • Art Deco architecture
     

    7 reasons to visit Napier

    22nd December 2015 / Destinations, New Zealand, Oceania / 5 comments

    New Zealand is better known for its landscapes, nature, and outdoor pursuits than it is for its cities. And truth be told, most Kiwi cities are rather dull. But Napier is different. Located in the […]

     
     
  • Palm Beach, Waiheke, New Zealand
     

    Exploring Waiheke without a car

    15th December 2015 / Destinations, New Zealand, Oceania / 5 comments

    Waiheke Island, a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland is a favourite week-end and holiday destination for New Zealanders and foreigners in the know. Featuring rolling hills, forests, beaches, and a heavily indented coastline that […]

     
     
  • Old and new
     

    Auckland in photos

    8th December 2015 / Destinations, New Zealand, Oceania, On the road / 6 comments

    Most international visitors enter New Zealand in Auckland, the country’s largest and most populated city (but not the capital – that’s Wellington) with 1.5 million inhabitants. I spent several days here during my last trip […]

     
     
  • A few seconds after exiting the plane
     

    Skydiving in New Zealand

    15th November 2013 / Destinations, New Zealand, Oceania / 4 comments

    Taupo, on New Zealand’s North Island, is one of the best places in the world to throw yourself out of a plane, if you are so inclined. Safety, professionalism, breathtaking views, and competitive prices combine […]

     
     
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Since 2013, my mission is to give YOU, the 40+ solo traveller, the means and inspiration to travel safely on your own, stray off the beaten path, and have unusual adventures, all without breaking the bank!

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