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  • waikite valley pergola pool - covered with a wooden pergola, next to the steaming hot river, with rocks in the pool and plants and ferns surrounding it, the water is still and is reflecting the blue sky and clouds - hot pools and springs north island new zealand
    New Zealand,  North Island

    18 Best Hot Pools & Springs In North Island, New Zealand

    A visit to New Zealand’s North Island would not be complete without a dip in the beautiful hot pools and hot springs. Due to the North Island’s vibrant geothermal activity, there are many hot pools and natural hot springs to choose from. I’ve been lucky to bathe in hot pools and springs in both the…

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    New Zealand,  North Island

    Forgotten World Highway: Complete Road Trip Guide (& Map!)

    Many New Zealand travel guides may tell you that the Forgotten World Highway is a ‘must do’ road trip, but is that really true? In this complete guide, I’ll share with you what the Forgotten World Highway is really like. Plus, if you do decide to do it, you’ll know what the best things to…

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    New Zealand,  North Island,  Whanganui

    8 Best FREE Things To Do In Whanganui | North Island, NZ

    Ready to discover the best fun and FREE things to see and do in Whanganui, New Zealand?! Whanganui is one of my favourite cities in the North Island of New Zealand. It is slightly off the beaten track for most visitors to New Zealand, so full of hidden gems. Whanganui is a quirky city full…

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    Hikes & Walks,  New Zealand,  North Island,  Wellington

    Escarpment Track: A Beautiful Walk From Paekakariki to Pukerua Bay

    Are you seeking a thrilling walk with beautiful coastline views? The Escarpment Track is what you’ve been looking for. This exciting walk combines daring steep drops and high swing bridges with the stunning Kapiti Coastline to give you an awe-inspiring rush. The Escarpment Track is located just a short 1-hour train ride from New Zealand’s…

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    Australia

    An English Girl In Oz: Thoughts On Moving To The Other Side Of The World

    I was leaving; travelling to the other side of the world; going on the adventure of a lifetime; doing something I had dreamed of doing for years and years. I was leaving my friends; my family; my cat; my belongings – my clothes, my photographs, my books, my bike; my favourite foods and places; my…

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