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This blog is here to teach you how to travel better and have more fun doing it. You can expect to find detailed city guides, road trip itineraries, musings about expat life in New Zealand, and more!
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Niki at High Country Cabin, Twizel, South Island New Zealand Checking in to High Country Cabin: Twizel’s Best Luxury Stay 22 May 2023
Flying captions for Instagram: Airplane wing in the sky 99 Flying Captions For Instagram You’ll Want to Steal 19 May 2023
Couple travel quotes for Instagram: Niki and Ben kissing at Machu Picchu, Cusco Peru 80 Romantic Couple Travel Quotes for Instagram to Fuel Your Wanderlust 17 May 2023
Flight attendant quotes: Airplane cockpit in flight 120 Flight Attendant Quotes & Captions for Your Next Adventure 15 May 2023
Chicago captions and quotes for Instagram: Niki in downtown Chicago 101 Chicago Captions to Make Your Instagram Feed Pop 12 May 2023
Things to do in Milford Sound: Milford Sound foreshore, Fiordland National Park, South Island New Zealand 14 Best Things to Do in Milford Sound: First Timer’s Guide 8 May 2023
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Here are a few posts to get you started exploring New Zealand, magical land of mountains and hobbits.

Best day hikes South Island New Zealand: Kea on Avalanche Peak, Arthur's Pass 31 Best Day Hikes on the South Island of New Zealand 7 March 2023
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Plan for the perfect summer in the Balkans

Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia make an amazing European summer break.

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Get outside with US National Parks

Take a hike and breathe in some fresh mountain air.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park The Top 11 Things to Do in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 14 September 2022
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