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Franz Josef glacier heli hike

How to See New Zealand Glaciers: Franz Josef, Fox, & Tasman

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Monroe Beach, one of the stops along a west coast New Zealand South Island Road Trip

Queenstown to Nelson Road Trip Along the Stunning West Coast

Read moreQueenstown to Nelson Road Trip Along the Stunning West Coast
Due to it's shape, this New Zealand Parliament building is named the Beehive

Heaps of Free Things to Do in Wellington New Zealand

Read moreHeaps of Free Things to Do in Wellington New Zealand
Skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand at Cardrona Alpine Resort

Skiing and Snowboarding in New Zealand: Find Your Best Ski Field

Read moreSkiing and Snowboarding in New Zealand: Find Your Best Ski Field
Overlooking the Waikato River is one of many things to do in Hamilton

10 Surprising Things to Do in Hamilton NZ – Our Guide to Fun

Read more10 Surprising Things to Do in Hamilton NZ – Our Guide to Fun
Hot & Cold Pools near Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland in Rotorua, New Zealand

15 Free Things to Do in Rotorua: Budget-Friendly Fun

Read more15 Free Things to Do in Rotorua: Budget-Friendly Fun
Watching the sun set over the water is one of the many things to do in Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Things to Do in Russell: Dark History of NZ’s First Capital

Read moreThings to Do in Russell: Dark History of NZ’s First Capital
White silica sand at Rarawa Beach on the Aupouri Peninsula New Zealand

Rarawa Beach – Weird Squeaky White Silica Sand

Read moreRarawa Beach – Weird Squeaky White Silica Sand
Colorful buildings on a street in Jardin Colombia

Colombia Travel Tips: 10 Cool Things to Know Before You Go

Read moreColombia Travel Tips: 10 Cool Things to Know Before You Go
Precolombian Art

Chile Travel Tips: A Guide for First-Time Visitors

Read moreChile Travel Tips: A Guide for First-Time Visitors
Yellow-eyed penguin at Katiki Lighthouse in New Zealand

Rare Yellow-Eyed Penguins at Katiki Point Lighthouse in NZ

Read moreRare Yellow-Eyed Penguins at Katiki Point Lighthouse in NZ
Purakaunui Falls, a multi level cascading waterfall in the Catlins, Southland New Zealand

Things to Do in the Catlins: Our Favourite Scenic Experiences

Read moreThings to Do in the Catlins: Our Favourite Scenic Experiences
Swimmers enjoying the crystal clear waters and white sand of Maya Bay in Thailand

Best Beaches in Thailand for Romance, Partying, or Relaxing

Read moreBest Beaches in Thailand for Romance, Partying, or Relaxing
Street art on Cerro Concepción (Conception Hill) in Valparaiso, Chile

Valparaiso Street Art: Examples of Vibrant Expression in Chile

Read moreValparaiso Street Art: Examples of Vibrant Expression in Chile
Shakespear Park, Auckland New Zealand

Shakespear Park: Why It’s Our Favourite Auckland Park

Read moreShakespear Park: Why It’s Our Favourite Auckland Park
View from Te Mata Peak in Hawkes Bay including the hang gliding launch ramp.

Things to Do in Hawkes Bay NZ from Wine Trails to Art Deco

Read moreThings to Do in Hawkes Bay NZ from Wine Trails to Art Deco
Sheraton Hotel Derelict, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Sheraton Rarotonga: Cursed Abandoned Hotel in the Cook Islands

Read moreSheraton Rarotonga: Cursed Abandoned Hotel in the Cook Islands
Muri Lagoon on a Rarotonga Travel Guide

Rarotonga Travel Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Visit

Read moreRarotonga Travel Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Visit
Remarkable Rocks at Flinders Chase Park on Kangaroo Island, Australia.

Things to Do in Kangaroo Island

Read moreThings to Do in Kangaroo Island
Visit Taj Mahal image by Kyle Hasegawa

Visit Taj Mahal: a Comprehensive Travel Guide in India

Read moreVisit Taj Mahal: a Comprehensive Travel Guide in India

Singapore Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Read moreSingapore Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
Dinner sailing cruise in Auckland. Photo courtesy of Explore Group

30 Fun Things to Do in Auckland at Night – Our Locals Guide

Read more30 Fun Things to Do in Auckland at Night – Our Locals Guide
Man on water buffalo in rice field seen while driving from Da Nang to Hoi An Vietnam

9 Things to Do in Hoi An Vietnam: A Day Trip from Da Nang

Read more9 Things to Do in Hoi An Vietnam: A Day Trip from Da Nang
Intricately carved waka house, where the Maori war canoes are stored at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Waitangi Treaty Grounds: Visit the Birthplace of New Zealand

Read moreWaitangi Treaty Grounds: Visit the Birthplace of New Zealand
Looking down at the dock in Paihia New Zealand in the Bay of Islands

22 Things to Do in Bay of Islands That Keep Us Coming Back

Read more22 Things to Do in Bay of Islands That Keep Us Coming Back
Stained glass window on back wall of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell, Auckland New Zealand

Holy Trinity Cathedral Auckland: World’s Only Pacific Gothic Style Church

Read moreHoly Trinity Cathedral Auckland: World’s Only Pacific Gothic Style Church
Stone Store in Kerikeri. New Zealand's oldest surviving stone building

Kerikeri Mission Station: Discover 2 of NZ’s Oldest Buildings

Read moreKerikeri Mission Station: Discover 2 of NZ’s Oldest Buildings
British clocktower in Argentina in Buenos Aires

Argentina Travel Tips: A Guide for First-Time Visitors

Read moreArgentina Travel Tips: A Guide for First-Time Visitors
Empanadas served in Argentina

Traditional Argentinian Food You Need to Try

Read moreTraditional Argentinian Food You Need to Try
The meal at the end of our cooking lessons Singapore

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

Read moreFood Playground: A Must-Do Cultural Cooking Class in Singapore
The unique tiramisu at Baduzzi in Auckland New Zealand

20 Unique Restaurants in Auckland New Zealand to Try in 2025

Read more20 Unique Restaurants in Auckland New Zealand to Try in 2025
Arbory Afloat bar and restaurant on Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia.

Fun Things to Do in Melbourne for Couples

Read moreFun Things to Do in Melbourne for Couples

How to Choose Your Perfect Halong Bay Cruise

Read moreHow to Choose Your Perfect Halong Bay Cruise
The three towers of Marina Bay Sands is the best place to stay in Singapore

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

Read moreMarina Bay Sands Review: Is It Worth the High Price?
The Island Princess cruise ship - tips for cruising

25 Princess Cruise Tips and Tricks You Should Know

Read more25 Princess Cruise Tips and Tricks You Should Know
Two become One, A Giapo ice cream creation, Giapo Auckland New Zealand

Giapo: Creative Delicious 100% Gluten-free Artisan Ice Cream in Auckland

Read moreGiapo: Creative Delicious 100% Gluten-free Artisan Ice Cream in Auckland
SuperTree Grove behind the fountain in Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

24 Things to Do in Singapore for Couples: Discover the City

Read more24 Things to Do in Singapore for Couples: Discover the City

Bangkok Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors to Thailand

Read moreBangkok Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors to Thailand
Stupa outside library at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand.

Bangkok Itinerary: Things to Do in Bangkok in 3 Days

Read moreBangkok Itinerary: Things to Do in Bangkok in 3 Days
An allergy safe cake on a cruise ship

Cruising with Food Allergies: Azamara’s Epic Fail

Read moreCruising with Food Allergies: Azamara’s Epic Fail
Australian animal Quokka and joey on Rottnest Island in Western Australia

What to Do on Rottnest Island Besides Adorable Quokka Selfies

Read moreWhat to Do on Rottnest Island Besides Adorable Quokka Selfies
Busselton Jetty in Busselton, Western Australia was a key a stop on our Perth to Albany road trip.

4-Day Perth to Albany Road Trip via Stunning Coastal WA

Read more4-Day Perth to Albany Road Trip via Stunning Coastal WA
Views from Victoria peak in Hong Kong

How to Spend 2 Days in Hong Kong

Read moreHow to Spend 2 Days in Hong Kong
Classic red rose in the rose gardens, Parnell Auckland

Our stroll through the Parnell Rose Gardens in Auckland

Read moreOur stroll through the Parnell Rose Gardens in Auckland
Marble mountain Da Nang, Vietnam

Best Way to Visit Marble Mountain Da Nang Vietnam

Read moreBest Way to Visit Marble Mountain Da Nang Vietnam
Water dragon, one of the many interesting Australian animals, we spotted this one at the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Sydney

16 Dangerous to Adorable Australian Animals We Have Spotted

Read more16 Dangerous to Adorable Australian Animals We Have Spotted
A stone house in shape of an eagle's head in Uruguay

Visit Uruguay: Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Read moreVisit Uruguay: Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
Rest and relaxation is one of several benefits of cruising

7 Hidden Benefits of Cruising That Might Surprise You

Read more7 Hidden Benefits of Cruising That Might Surprise You
La Mano Sculpture on of the many things to do in Punta del Este Uruguay

Things to Do in Punta del Este Uruguay Cruise Port

Read moreThings to Do in Punta del Este Uruguay Cruise Port
Cape Reinga lighthouse is used here to represent the best of New Zealand travel tips for first time visitors

New Zealand Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors

Read moreNew Zealand Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors
Entrance gate toEntrance gate to the Jewish Cemetery is just down the street from the synagogue, Marrakech Morocco the Jewish Cemetery is just down the street from the sy

Inside a Synagogue in Marrakech and Sacred Jewish Cemetery

Read moreInside a Synagogue in Marrakech and Sacred Jewish Cemetery
Alien looking petroglyphs in Chile

Valle del Encanto Chile: Petroglyphs in an Enchanted Valley

Read moreValle del Encanto Chile: Petroglyphs in an Enchanted Valley
El Faro, the lighthouse, in La Serena Chile

Things to Do in La Serena, Coquimbo and Elqui Valley, Chile

Read moreThings to Do in La Serena, Coquimbo and Elqui Valley, Chile
Indoor Activities for Auckland on a Rainy Day

40 Rainy Day Indoor Activities in Auckland New Zealand

Read more40 Rainy Day Indoor Activities in Auckland New Zealand
Repositioning Cruises move from one home city to another like this ship sailing into Sydney Harbour

Repositioning Cruises: Are they right for you?

Read moreRepositioning Cruises: Are they right for you?
Gargoyle on the second level of the Iglesia Capuchinos in Cordoba Argentina

Iglesia Capuchinos: A Tour Beyond Locked Doors in Cordoba Argentina

Read moreIglesia Capuchinos: A Tour Beyond Locked Doors in Cordoba Argentina
The ancient aqueduct seen from ground level is one of the most impressive things to do in Segovia Spain

Things to Do in Segovia Spain: Ancient Aqueduct to Fairytale Castle

Read moreThings to Do in Segovia Spain: Ancient Aqueduct to Fairytale Castle
My Dengue Fever experience was caused by this Aedes aegypti mosquito

My Dengue Fever Experience in South America

Read moreMy Dengue Fever Experience in South America
Chapel of Bones around the world

Chapel of Bones Evora and 10 Other World Ossuaries

Read moreChapel of Bones Evora and 10 Other World Ossuaries
One of the views from the Taieri Gorge Train, a Dunedin railways adventure on the South Island of New Zealand

Dunedin to Christchurch Road Trip: Unique East Coast Stops

Read moreDunedin to Christchurch Road Trip: Unique East Coast Stops
Seeing the view from Cerro Campanario is one of the best things to do in Bariloche Argentina

20 Things to Do in Bariloche: Hiking and Other Outdoor Fun

Read more20 Things to Do in Bariloche: Hiking and Other Outdoor Fun
Cruise ship ports around the world

21 Picturesque Cruise Ship Ports Around the World

Read more21 Picturesque Cruise Ship Ports Around the World
Museums in Auckland New Zealand

8 Must-See Museums in Auckland, New Zealand

Read more8 Must-See Museums in Auckland, New Zealand
Is South America safe? Read these tips

Is South America Safe? Safety Tips for Travellers

Read moreIs South America Safe? Safety Tips for Travellers
Salt flats in Purmamarca on our South America itinerary

Our South America Itinerary: Highlights of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay

Read moreOur South America Itinerary: Highlights of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay
Lake Tekapo New Zealand

Things to Do in Lake Tekapo: Epic Days and Starry Nights

Read moreThings to Do in Lake Tekapo: Epic Days and Starry Nights
La Vantanas in Quebrada de las Conchas Argentina

Quebrada de las Conchas: 10 Unique Stops – Salta to Cafayate

Read moreQuebrada de las Conchas: 10 Unique Stops – Salta to Cafayate
Alaska cruise tips

10 Essential Alaska Cruise Tips for an Amazing Journey

Read more10 Essential Alaska Cruise Tips for an Amazing Journey
Blue Mosque is a must see in Istanbul Turkey

Istanbul Must See: 7 Places to Visit in Istanbul Turkey

Read moreIstanbul Must See: 7 Places to Visit in Istanbul Turkey
Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Visit Christ the Redeemer: How to get up Corcovado Mountain, Rio

Read moreVisit Christ the Redeemer: How to get up Corcovado Mountain, Rio
Palafitos in Castro, seen as we tour Chiloe Island

How to Tour Chiloe Island: See Penguins or Palafitos

Read moreHow to Tour Chiloe Island: See Penguins or Palafitos
A visit to the Cathedral of Cordoba is one of the many things to do in Cordoba Argentina

16 Unique Things to Do in Cordoba Argentina: Cultural Charm

Read more16 Unique Things to Do in Cordoba Argentina: Cultural Charm
photo credit-Hobbiton Movie Set

Day Tours from Auckland: 5 Top Destination Options Made Easy

Read moreDay Tours from Auckland: 5 Top Destination Options Made Easy
A street in the old historic district of Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay

Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay: An Easy Day Trip

Read moreBuenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay: An Easy Day Trip
Dunrobin Castle seen while on a Scotland road trip

Scotland Road Trip: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands

Read moreScotland Road Trip: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands
Charming coastal views and palm trees as we sail into Tahiti in French Polynesia

Things to do in Tahiti: Relax and Explore in French Polynesia

Read moreThings to do in Tahiti: Relax and Explore in French Polynesia
Tango dancers on Plaza Dorrego in San Telmo - one of the free things to do in Buenos Aires, Argentina

24 Unique Things to Do in Buenos Aires Argentina

Read more24 Unique Things to Do in Buenos Aires Argentina
Azamara Cruise reviews

Our South America Boutique Cruise on Azamara Pursuit Review

Read moreOur South America Boutique Cruise on Azamara Pursuit Review
Two adult Muriwai Beach gannets touching beaks

Muriwai Beach is Nesting Gannets, Black Sand, and Wild Surf in Auckland

Read moreMuriwai Beach is Nesting Gannets, Black Sand, and Wild Surf in Auckland
Palacio Salvo in Plaza Independencia in Montevideo Uruguay

22 Captivating Things to Do in Montevideo – Discover Uruguay

Read more22 Captivating Things to Do in Montevideo – Discover Uruguay
Statue of Liberty in New York city

USA Adventure: Places to Visit on a USA Road Trip

Read moreUSA Adventure: Places to Visit on a USA Road Trip
Night crowds at the Latin Fiesta - one of many fun Auckland festivals

20 Unique Auckland Festivals and Events

Read more20 Unique Auckland Festivals and Events
Leaning buildings in Santos Brazil

Santos Brazil for Coffee, Beaches and Leaning Buildings

Read moreSantos Brazil for Coffee, Beaches and Leaning Buildings
Spouting Horn at Cook's Chasm is one of the best Oregon coast attractions

Oregon Coast Road Trip: A Scenic Adventure

Read moreOregon Coast Road Trip: A Scenic Adventure
Valle del Arcoîris (Rainbow Valley, in the Atacama Desert, Chile

17 Things to Do in San Pedro de Atacama Desert

Read more17 Things to Do in San Pedro de Atacama Desert
Motuora Island - one of the islands of the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland New Zealand

Explore the Islands of the Hauraki Gulf – Auckland NZ

Read moreExplore the Islands of the Hauraki Gulf – Auckland NZ
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes France

Lourdes France – A Town of Healing Water and Miracles

Read moreLourdes France – A Town of Healing Water and Miracles
Iguazu Falls Park on the Brazil Side.

Visiting Iguazu Falls: Intense Experience in Argentina and Brazil

Read moreVisiting Iguazu Falls: Intense Experience in Argentina and Brazil
Most photographed angel in Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires Argentina

Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires: Artistic or Eerie?

Read moreRecoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires: Artistic or Eerie?
Mandala Suci Wenara Wana Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud Bali, Indonesia

Bali Itinerary: Cruise Port Adventure in Ubud Indonesia

Read moreBali Itinerary: Cruise Port Adventure in Ubud Indonesia
View of Santiago Chile from Sky Costanera

10 Best Things to Do in Santiago Chile

Read more10 Best Things to Do in Santiago Chile
Osorno Volcano seen from Lago Todos Los Santos in Chile on Cruce Andino

Cruce Andino Review: Andean Crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas

Read moreCruce Andino Review: Andean Crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas
Colourful boats in the port of Paraty Brazil

A Guide to Paraty Brazil: From a Day to a Week

Read moreA Guide to Paraty Brazil: From a Day to a Week
Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Must-See Rio de Janeiro Landmarks: Safely Explore the Best of Rio

Read moreMust-See Rio de Janeiro Landmarks: Safely Explore the Best of Rio
Copacabana Beach Fireworks for New Years Eve

Amazing Fireworks: Rio de Janeiro on New Year’s Eve

Read moreAmazing Fireworks: Rio de Janeiro on New Year’s Eve
Winding road through Todra Gorge in Morocco

Morocco Road Trip: Discover Marrakech to Sahara Desert Majesty

Read moreMorocco Road Trip: Discover Marrakech to Sahara Desert Majesty
The main church in Pouzac France

Pyrenees Road Trip: Quaint Towns from Lourdes to Béziers, France

Read morePyrenees Road Trip: Quaint Towns from Lourdes to Béziers, France
Chilean Cuisine Cooking Class in Valparaiso, Chile

Chilean Cuisine Cooking Class: Culture Through Food

Read moreChilean Cuisine Cooking Class: Culture Through Food
Going inside the walled city is one of the best things to do in Carcassonne

Things to Do in Carcassonne: One Day in a Medieval Fortified City

Read moreThings to Do in Carcassonne: One Day in a Medieval Fortified City
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