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Kerikeri Mission Station: Home of New Zealand’s Oldest Buildings

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Founded in 1819, the Kerikeri Mission Station is home to two of New Zealand’s oldest buildings and offers an interesting bit of the country’s history. It was built 22 years before the Treaty of Waitangi established the relationship between Britain and the indigenous Māori people. Europeans were arriving in increasing numbers, and there was tribal fighting …

Argentina Travel Tips: A Guide for First-Time Visitors

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Argentina’s everchanging landscape and colourful lifestyles stole my heart. It’s a huge country offering endless experiences ranging from penguin spotting to tango dancing. Yet, there are plenty of things to catch first-time visitors off-guard. With this in mind, we created this Argentina travel guide and filled it with Argentina travel tips to keep the surprises …

Traditional Argentinian Food You Need to Try

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A large aspect of Argentinian culture revolves around food. We enjoyed meal after meal of perfectly seasoned, flavorful, but not too spicy traditional Argentinian food. Mains centre around meats, while desserts are sweet treats that melt in your mouth and fill your belly, yet leave you craving more. Our daughter lived in Argentina for a …

Food Playground: A Must-Do Cultural Cooking Class in Singapore

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A morning filled with learning, chopping, grinding, mixing, and eating, Food Playground offered us an immersive opportunity to touch upon Singapore’s integrating culture through food. It’s much more than just a hands-on cooking class in Singapore. Food Playground is an experience. And it’s the kind of opportunity we love, as it lets us absorb a …

Auckland Lantern Festival 2020: A Vivid Celebration of Chinese New Year

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Brightly coloured Chinese lanterns will light the Domain at the Auckland Lantern Festival from February 13 – 16, 2020. Celebrating the Chinese New Year welcoming in the Year of the Rat, it’s an event filled with hundreds of handmade Chinese New Year lanterns as well as crafts, performances, and food (plenty of food). It’s a …

Fun Things to Do in Melbourne for Couples

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Melbourne is one of my favourite cities for a romantic getaway. Australia’s second-largest city has a small-town charm. From relaxing in a laneway cafe to discovering outrageous street art, there are seemingly endless fun things to do in Melbourne for couples. It’s a city that holds a special place in my heart as years ago …

How to Choose Your Perfect Halong Bay Cruise

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There’s a magic about Halong Bay Vietnam that is difficult to describe in words. Prepare to be in awe of nearly two thousand towering limestone islets reaching up to the heavens from the emerald waters, many topped by rainforests. A Halong Bay Cruise is the best way to explore this natural wonder. Despite hearing about …

Marina Bay Sands Review: Is It Worth the High Price?

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At 57 stories, the three towers of Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Hotel support the world’s largest infinity pool, bars, restaurants, and a cantilevered viewing platform. Architecturally attractive, it’s an engineering wonder, and the most expensive hotel we have ever stayed in. Risking spoiling the conclusion of this Marina Bay Sands review, I will tell you, …

25 Princess Cruise Tips and Tricks You Should Know

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We love cruising with Princess. As great as they are, knowing a few of the Princess cruise tips and tricks listed below can make your sailing even better. Whether you have already booked or are still thinking about it, these tips for cruising will save you time and money, as well as enhance your cruising …

Bangkok Itinerary: Things to Do in Bangkok in 3 Days

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Bangkok Thailand is a visual masterpiece of golden temples, intricate architecture, and natural beauty encapsulated by tempting aromas, friendly people, and shockingly hot and humid temperatures. We instantly fell in love with a city that seamlessly mixes modern life and ancient cultures. Here, we share our recommended Bangkok itinerary for first-timers; it’s a selective list …