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    The Best Things To Do In Bali

    MY TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN BALI ⇷☓⇸ Bali is one of the most popular destinations in Indonesia, and its very easy to see why! The countryside is breathtaking, the beaches are beautiful, there is great hiking, friendly locals, world-class dining, and it’s inexpensive. Bali is the total package. If you haven’t been yet, I seriously urge you to and give yourself at least a few weeks to explore. Once you leave the touristy southeast corner of the island, you won’t be bothered with crowds of tourists who never venture past their bars and spas in Ubud and Kuta! There is is so much to see in this stunning…

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    10 Beautiful Natural Wonders To See In New Zealand Before You Die

    ‘THE POETRY OF EARTH IS NEVER DEAD’ – JOHN KEATS ⇷☓⇸ With so many natural wonders around the world its hard to pin point just one. However if you find yourself landing in New Zealand then there are no limits to the amount of beauty and adventures to be had in this amazing country. Here are my top 10 jaw dropping delights to remind the world how incredible New Zealand really is: 1. Tongariro Alpine Crossing This has to be one of the best day walks in the entire world!  With its brightly-coloured, natural, emerald lakes, vast volcanic landscapes and lava flows, this crossing makes for a magnificent walking adventure.…

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    7 Places to see in South Island, New Zealand

    EXPLORING THE SOUTH ISLANDS NATURAL BEAUTY ⇷☓⇸ 1. Christchurch Known as “The Garden City,” Christchurch, boasts beautifully-sculpted parks and gardens reminiscent of Victorian England. The city has a lively student population, is multi-cultural, and is a popular backpacker destination. Though severely damaged by a few earthquakes in the last few years, the city is slowly being rebuilt and the city is moving forward. A really cool must see is the container shopping park which is a mix match of shipping containers made into, retail shops, cafes and restaurants which are all brightly coloured. Keep an eye out for the archway (as show above) and have a fun ride on the gondola…

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    The Top 10 TV Shows For Travel Inspiration

    TRAVEL TV SHOWS FOR THE WANDERLUSTER ⇷☓⇸ Before I took the leap and went travelling, I wanted to quench my thirst for adventure and to add fuel to the fire of my own overwhelming desire to travel, so I searched for the best (and in all honestly any) book that was about travelling and exotic lands. These are my top 10 to kick your wanderlust into high gear and start planning those trips: 1. Lost The survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 were 1,000 miles off course when they crashed on a lush, mysterious island. Each person possesses a shocking secret, but they’ve got nothing on the island itself, which harbors…

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    Visiting Karekare Falls, New Zealand

    AN IDEAL WAY TO SPEND A DAY OUT OF AUCKLAND ⇷☓⇸ Karekare Falls is located in the western part of Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, near Karekare village – the filming location for ‘The Piano’. With its beautiful scenery and easy access, it is a must see activity for any travel bug.   An easy walking trail leads to the waterfalls lookout. It takes 5 minutes to reach the falls. You will find beautiful cascades at the beginning of the track. The walk is quite easy; unfortunately, it has some stairs at the beginning so not suitable for wheelchairs/strollers. But even if you have one, the view from the start of…

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    The Top 10 Songs For Travel Inspiration

    TRAVEL SONGS FOR THE WANDERLUSTER ⇷☓⇸ Before I took the leap and went travelling, I wanted to quench my thirst for adventure and to add fuel to the fire of my own overwhelming desire to travel, so I searched for the best (and in all honestly any) songs that are about travelling and exotic lands. These are my top 10 to kick your wanderlust into high gear and start planning those trips: 1. I Got U – Duke Dumont 2. Wish You Were Here – Incubus 3. Waves – Robin Schulz 4. Geronimo – Sheppard 5. Scar Tissue – Red Hot Chilli Peppers 6. Sunlight Splinters – Etherwood 7. Staring…

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    Travel Wallets? Look No Further With Lorton & Horn

    THE ESSENTIAL WALLET FOR ALL YOUR TRAVELLING NEEDS ⇷☓⇸ Whether you’re off on a quick city break to Amsterdam, trekking through the jungles of Laos or going on a beach holiday to Croatia, going on holiday comes with plenty of paperwork. Passports, currency, boarding passes, bank cards, booking confirmations, travel insurance – you need it all, and it all needs a place to go. That is where a travel wallet can come in, to keep everything nice and tidy and Lorton & Horn can provide exactly what you need! Their approach is quite different to any that I have come across online and in store, they pride themselves on quality  and have…

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    The Top 10 Films For Travel Inspiration

    TRAVEL FILMS FOR THE WANDERLUSTER ⇷☓⇸ There is nothing better than settling down with some popcorn, a drink and an evening full of adventure, suspense, love and travel to help get your motivated to go travelling and see the world. With copious amounts of films out there to choose from, it can get a little bit overwhelming when it comes to dedicating your precious viewing time to something you may not enjoy. That is why I have taken my own time to save you the trouble and provide the best films to build your wanderlust. Not only can you watch these films over and over again but once you have…

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    What To Do In Rotorua, New Zealand

    AN EXTENSIVE GUIDE TO ROTORUA AND ITS NATURAL WONDERS ⇷☓⇸ This is an extensive to guide to exploring Lake Rotorua, Redwoods Forest, Freak shakes and Kerosene Creek Rotorua, New Zealand is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the North Island. Also known as ‘Rotorvegas’ (with a sign to accompany at the top of the luge), this city is the starting point for nature walks, Maori cultural experiences, trips to incredible geysers, and beautiful natural free spas. Rotorvegas! It is most notably known for its eggy smell due to the sulphur springs emitting a funky odour that can be smelt all over the city. However, not to be deterred…

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    The Ultimate Guide to Australia

    Everything you need to know whilst ‘Down Under‘ ⇷☓⇸ Australia is one of the most popular and fun travel destinations in the world. It’s known as a major backpacking, camping, road trip, and diving destination, but no matter your travel style, there is something to draw you here. The country is filled with incredible natural beauty from The Grampians to the Outback, rainforests to pristine white sand beaches, and of course, the Great Barrier Reef. Sydney’s Harbour Bridge and Opera House are iconic man-made wonders, and Melbourne’s café culture will make you feel like you are in Europe. Coupled with world-class surfing, and it is no wonder people never leave. There…