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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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    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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  • 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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    Berlin,  Europe,  Germany

    Free Self-Guided World War II Walking/Cycling Tour In Berlin

    Discover the history of Berlin at your own pace with this FREE self-guided tour around the main sights and landmarks in Berlin of the events before, during and after World War II. Highlights on this tour include the Berlin Wall, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews and Hitler’s Bunker. You can follow the route on…

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  • mount ngauruhoe and kiwi road sign in tongariro national park highway - 10 unmissable experiences in the north island new zealand
    New Zealand,  North Island

    10 Unmissable Experiences In The North Island, New Zealand

    New Zealand’s North Island is a special place. Geothermal wonders; towering, active volcanoes; sparkling, white sand beaches; dense forests… the North Island has a lot of incredible experiences on offer. After travelling around New Zealand for more than two years, I have seen and done a fair number of all the incredible things that New…

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  • casita miro winery garden terrace, with blue ribbon pergola, and a ceramic mosaic wall in white with spanish artist miro style elements, and a decorative yellow mosaic tower sculpture, surrounded by trees, bushes and flowers
    Auckland,  New Zealand,  North Island

    8 Best Things To Do In Onetangi, Waiheke Island | Auckland, NZ

    Onetangi is a wonderful spot to visit on Waiheke Island. Located on the northern coast of Waiheke, the coastal village has one of the best beaches on the island, as well as award-winning restaurants and wineries. Onetangi is one of the main townships on Waiheke Island and is well worth visiting during your trip. The…

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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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