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    New Zealand,  North Island

    10 Lonely Lighthouses To Visit In North Island, New Zealand

    Exploring the coastline of the North Island of New Zealand can offer scenic views, windy walks and lonely lighthouses. To me, there is something intriguing about lighthouses. The lone beacons, rising majestically from the cliffside, often alone and subject to the rough wind and waves of life beside the sea. Lighthouses are romantic, secluded and…

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  • hot pools and a small waterfalls in wild natural forest with green and yellow color leaves, at kerosene creek natural hot springs geothermal area near waiotapu and rorotura, north island new zealand
    New Zealand,  North Island

    Free Natural Hot Pools & Springs In North Island, New Zealand

    New Zealand’s North Island is a geothermal wonderful and there are many natural and free hot pools and springs to be enjoyed. You just need to know where to find them! In this article you will discover the best free natural hot pools and springs to visit across the North Island of New Zealand. I’ve…

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    Auckland,  New Zealand,  North Island

    Waiheke Island Wineries: Ultimate Guide For Wine Tasting (& Map)

    Waiheke Island is known as New Zealand’s ‘Island of Wine’ and is a great location to visit wineries and vineyards for wine tastings. Nestled in the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island is a short ferry ride from Auckland, New Zealand’s biggest city on the North Island. Waiheke Island is a picturesque island…

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  • text reads north island vs south island - with image of hobbiton and lake tekapo in new zealand
    New Zealand,  North Island,  South Island

    North Vs South Island New Zealand: Which Is Better To Visit?

    Are you planning a trip to New Zealand but not sure which island you should visit? No problem! In this blog post, we will compare the North vs the South Island of New Zealand and help you to decide which you should visit. Both the North Island and the South Island of New Zealand are…

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  • illustration by fiachra hackett of new zealand true crime - image shows map of new zealand with various crime theme objects including a fingerprint, magnifying glass, knife with blood, a gun, a noose, polaroid style photograph, newspaper article and red string connecting the objects
    New Zealand

    New Zealand True Crime: 11 Shocking Cases (And Best Podcasts)

    This article is about New Zealand true crime and discusses themes of child abuse, violence, and murder, which some readers may find deeply distressing. Reader discretion is advised. Travelling around New Zealand for three amazing years, we heard so many great stories about the settler and indigenous history of New Zealand Aotearoa from locals, friends…

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  • fiachra being scared of the giant kiwi statue near motueka - big things in the south island, new zealand
    New Zealand,  South Island

    21 Big Things In South Island | Giant Sculptures New Zealand

    Here is it, part two of the Big Things in New Zealand – this time focusing on giant novelty sculptures and BIG THINGS in the South Island! I already covered all the giant things in the North Island in this blog post here. Creating that post was so much fun, I am proud to present…

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Hello, I’m Lauren!

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Lauren is a travel writer from the U.K., specialising in maximising travel experiences on a modest budget. She’s been travelling for over 15 years and lived and worked in 7 different countries, including Scotland, New Zealand and Japan. She’s on a mission to inspire adventure and show you how to travel for longer, for cheaper and have more authentic travel experiences.
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