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  • lauren standing in front of ohakune's big carrot statue at the ohakune carrot adventure park - giant sculpture in new zealand
    New Zealand,  North Island

    25 Big Things In North Island | New Zealand Giant Sculptures

    New Zealand is a small country but it does have a lot of BIG things. What I mean by that is that New Zealand loves giant sculptures and, I’m not talking amazing artworks, I’m talking wacky, novelty sculptures. Imagine yourself driving down the highway and seeing a giant parsnip with a big grin on its…

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  • sunny day with blue sky and clearly visible green mountains at fox glacier top 10 holiday park new zealand
    Accommodation,  New Zealand,  South Island,  West Coast

    Fox Glacier Accommodation: 6 Best Places To Stay | West Coast

    This post is a guide to the best accommodation and places to stay in Fox Glacier, located on the West Coast of the South Island, New Zealand. Fox Glacier is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the West Coast of the South Island. For travellers doing a tour of the South Island, a…

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  • nissan caravan campervan at milford sound in new zealand with mitre peak in background on a sunny day
    Campervans,  New Zealand

    7 Tips For Buying A Campervan In New Zealand

    This post shares my insights and top tips on finding and buying a secondhand campervan in New Zealand. A road trip journey through New Zealand’s breathtaking landscapes is a dream shared by many travellers. From the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps to the pristine shores of the North Island beaches, New Zealand is a…

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  • new zealand campervan in catlins south island new zealand
    Camping,  New Zealand,  South Island,  The Catlins

    3 Best Camping Sites In Curio Bay | The Catlins, New Zealand

    Curio Bay is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts travelling in New Zealand and what better way to enjoy the great outdoors than camping in The Catlins? In this guide, you will discover the best camping sites to enjoy Curio Bay. Visiting the Catlins on a camping trip means you can camp alongside one of…

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  • curio bay and porpoise bay beach, the catlins, new zealand
    New Zealand,  South Island,  The Catlins

    10 Best Things To Do In Curio Bay | The Catlins, New Zealand

    This post is a guide to the best things to do in Curio Bay, located along the Catlins coast in the South Island, New Zealand. Curio Bay is a gem located in the rugged beauty of the Catlins on New Zealand’s South Island. I adored my visit to Curio Bay and I have great memories…

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  • porpoise bay, the catlins, new zealand
    Accommodation,  New Zealand,  South Island,  The Catlins

    Curio Bay Accommodation: 5 Best Places To Stay | The Catlins, New Zealand

    This post is a guide to the best accommodation and places to stay in Curio Bay, located along the Catlins coast in the South Island, New Zealand. Nestled along the stunning coastline of New Zealand’s Catlins region lies the enchanting Curio Bay, a destination filled with natural wonders and fascinating history. Curio Bay is one…

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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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