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    Auckland,  New Zealand,  North Island

    16 Fun Things To Do On Waiheke Island Without A Car

    Want to know what you can do on Waiheke Island without a car? This post will tell you everything you need to know about visiting Auckland’s gorgeous Waiheke Island without a car. Waiheke Island is just a short 20-minute ferry ride from Auckland on the fast ferry for passengers, making it a great destination to…

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    Auckland,  New Zealand,  North Island

    16 Best Beaches On Waiheke Island, New Zealand (With Map!)

    Waiheke Island is a beautiful paradise and has some of the best beaches in New Zealand. The little island, just 40 minutes from Auckland by ferry, can be visited in a day or enjoyed at a slow pace. The seawater on Waiheke is clear, warm and safe for swimming. Plus, there are opportunities for surfing…

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    Auckland,  New Zealand,  North Island

    11 Best Things To Do In Oneroa, Waiheke Island | Auckland, NZ

    Looking for the most awesome things to see and do in Oneroa on Waiheke Island? I got you covered! Oneroa is one of the main townships on the beautiful Waiheke Island, located approximately 40 minutes from Auckland city by ferry. Waiheke Island is a gem in New Zealand and is considered to be a paradise…

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    New Zealand,  North Island,  Wellington

    12 Best Free Things To See & Do In Wellington

    In this post, I will share with you the best fun and FREE things to see and do in Wellington, New Zealand. Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand and is located at the very southern tip of the North Island. Despite being the capital of the country, many travellers to New Zealand do…

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    Scotland,  St Andrews

    13 Best Free Things To See & Do In St Andrews | Scotland

    St Andrews is an awesome little seaside town in Scotland with plenty of cool free things to see and do. In this post, you will learn about 13 awesome free things to see and do in St Andrews. About one hour north of Edinburgh, St Andrews is a great place to visit for a day…

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    Isle Of Arran,  Scotland

    Silver Sands: The Best Beach On The Isle Of Arran

    With it’s golden shore, grassy banks and secluded nature, Silver Sands is easily the best beach on the Isle of Arran. Silver Sands (Kildonan Beach) On The Isle Of Arran Where Is Silver Sands Beach Silver Sands Beach is situated on the south east on the island. It is also known as Kildonan Beach as Kildonan is the closest village…

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Hello, I’m Lauren!

I’m a travel writer from the U.K., specialising in maximising travel experiences on a modest budget.
I have been travelling for over 15 years and lived and worked in 7 different countries, including Scotland, New Zealand and Japan.
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