FOR THE BEST PLACES TO STAY IN NEW ZEALAND ⇷☓⇸ These are a selection of places that I have stayed at in and around New Zealand with reviews on locations, amenities, facilities, activities, places to eat, places to drink, rooms and much more! Whether you are travelling as a couple, family or a group there is something for everyone here with the pros and cons of each. For any other enquiries please do not hesitate to contact me. Here are my favourite places: The Creek House – Auckland
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The Creek House – Auckland
THE PERFECT WEEKEND GETAWAY ⇷☓⇸ The Creek House is a beautiful modern holiday home and aptly named due it overshadowing a tranquil little stream that runs alongside it and home to little ducks and a dense vibrant green jungle of plants and wildlife. It is quietly tucked away in Torbay, Auckland, which is on the wonderful East Coast of the North Shore, offering privacy and the perfect place for a weekend getaway. When you first walk into this beautiful home you are instantly blown away with high ceilings, huge spacious rooms and all the home comforts you could possibly need. If you find yourself in Auckland, New Zealand then I…
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The Best Destinations for a Solo Traveller
EXPLORING MORE ⇷☓⇸ There is a certain freedom to being a solo traveller, and one that I fully encourage. To start with, wanting a travel companion may be holding you back from booking that one-way ticket to Bangkok because ‘it’s not a good time for them’ or you just can’t find anyone with the same dreams as you. That just leaves the possibility of solo travelling – ‘you, yourself and well – I’. But don’t despair! There are thousands of people that travel the world by themselves and its one of the best things you can possibly do. Do it for yourself The benefits being that – you run on your…
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Three Countries to Delight Your Taste Buds
VISIT THESE THREE COUNTRIES TO TRY SOMETHING NEW ⇷☓⇸ When travelling on the road or visiting new countries it brings the chance to delve into new and unique cuisines that you can’t find anywhere else in the world. When the moments happen upon you, you should grab hold with both hands and take your taste buds for a whirlwind of flavours and experiences. Having travelled to some far and distant places I have certainly been lucky enough to have tried some weird and wonderful delicacies as well some outstanding restaurants, that have left their mark on me years later. Out of all of my experiences, I have whittled them down…
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The Best Things To Do In Ubud
EXPERIENCE TRUE BALI CULTURE ⇷☓⇸ If you’re looking for the best things to do in Ubud then you have come to the right place! Forget about the touristy areas such as Kuta and Seminyak and head instead to the beautiful and more relaxed Ubud where you will get to know the real Bali. This is where you can enjoy the picturesque rolling green rice fields, the dense monkey forests, jaw dropping infinity pools and copious amounts of vibrant temples. Whilst becoming a more popular destination, it is still fairly quiet in terms of tourist to local ratios, without feeling like its too crowded. If you are after an incredibly budget…
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The Perhentians – A Secret Malaysian Paradise
WELCOME TO THE BEACH A travel journey – As seen on 1972 Blog ⇷☓⇸ In the depths of early morning we arrived in the middle of nowhere, Malaysia. Eight hours by bus from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Besut, we descended the steps, looking haggard onto a deserted forecourt with our backpacks and a sense of uncertainty. We had been told that we would be dropped off at the ferry terminal where a boat would take us to paradise, also known as the Perhentian Islands, but there was no water in sight. In typical Asian fashion, we had paid to be taken close to our destination but not exactly where we…
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Spiritual & Healing Destinations
MYTHS, LEGENDS AND MYSTICAL POWERS? ⇷☓⇸ It is well known, that throughout history, mankind has craved natural & supernatural healing powers that Earth has to offer for our ranges of ailments and issues. Luckily for us, these mystic places have been found all around the world, that our ancient forbearers attached spiritual or religious significance to and played important roles in their respective cultures. Many of us flock to these destinations in order to better or heal ourselves, with some real and unexplainable miracles occurring for a handful of individuals. Some are still used for ancient rituals that take place in modern day, whilst others have been lost to time…
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Mad Monkey Phnom Penh
WHERE MAD MONKEY HOSTELS STARTED ⇷☓⇸ Mad Monkey hostels are slowly taking over South East Asia and for a good reason! They are already well established in Thailand, the Philippines, Australia and dominating Cambodia with hostels in Siem Reap, Kampot, Phnom Penh and Koh Rong Samloem. For those who don’t know much about these Monkey’s, they are a chain of hostels which offer a unique stay to their guests. I have stayed at the Siem Reap Hostel in Cambodia before and I loved every minute of it. Primarily know for being quite lively and having a fun, young, party vibe, its a great place to get stuck in and make friends. However,…
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The Top 10 Fun Things to do in Hawaii
ALOHA AND WELCOME TO PARADISE ⇷☓⇸ So, you’re heading to Hawaii! It is honestly one of the most beautiful places on Earth! Now it may not be one of the kindest either to your wallet and credit card, however, do not fear! There are plenty of things to do there that are free/cheap and also incredible! Whether you are looking for a break break, a hiking trip, helicopter tours or surfing the huge waves this is the place for you! Here are my top 10 fun things to do in Hawaii: 1. Waikiki Beach This is one of the main attractions in Hawaii. It is a hot spot for shoppers, surfers,…
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The Top 8 Destinations in Amsterdam
EUROPE’S WELL KNOWN GEM ⇷☓⇸ If you want traditional European architecture, lifestyle and philosophy, then look no further than beautiful Amsterdam. It offers not only the typical coffee shops, standard tourist attractions and of course the colourful smoke around you often smell around the recreational enthusiasts, but there is so much more to this diverse city than meets the eye. Down its numerous alleyways, lie classical brick work buildings and hidden gems waiting to be found by unsuspecting visitors. Jump on a bike or simply cruise on one of the many boat tours to gaze admiringly at Amsterdam’s incredible infrastructure. These are my Top 8 must see attractions: 1. Wander…
