There’s something magical about Halong Bay. Floating gently past limestone cliffs covered in trees, the bright emerald water glistening under the sunshine. Spending days exploring hidden pockets, kayaking through caves, swimming and visiting floating villages. Watching the bright orange sunset while sipping on a cocktail, dancing the night away then slipping back to your room […]
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I‘ve visited Vietnam a few times but had never heard of Lang Co until our most recent trip. I love Vietnam and have been so keen to visit places away from the cities and favourite tourist destinations. I imagined I’d need to journey into remote areas to find these quiet destinations and that a little […]
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When I started my blog in 2011, I was hoping for the chance to visit a restaurant every now and then and score a free meal. For me, that was pretty much the pinnacle of what I thought was possible. Never in a million years did I ever think my big, blonde, bogan behind would […]
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I‘ve said it once, I’ll say it again – Wanaka is my favourite place in New Zealand. More than just the jaw-droppingly beautiful scenery, the snow-capped mountains and picture-perfect lake, Wanaka has a unique and welcoming vibe that always melts away my worries. As soon as we drive into Wanaka it’s as though the rest […]
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Without a doubt, Lake Tekapo is one of those unique places that just kind of takes your breath away. The jagged edges of the mountains, snowcapped, jutting from the earth. An abundance of wildflowers dotting the shoreline and golden sunshine bursting through during summer. The brilliant blue waters of the Lake, a friendly, welcoming vibe […]
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The air is muggy and humid, my hair is contorted into the shape of a bird’s nest and I’m starting to feel the jet lag kick in. I step out of the Uber, throwing a real casual, “Terima Kasih,” at the driver and receive a warm smile right back. The security guard opens the glass […]
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