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Being nomads, cooped up in New Zealand during the COVID-19 restrictions (of 2020 to 2022), we must admit had their challenges. And while it was only three years, we knew at the time, that we couldn't wait to just grab our backpacks and go wherever we’d like to go, So,...
Ever wanted to experience the magic of winter in Japan? Why not start with Sapporo's annual Snow Festival, where you can marvel at snow and ice sculptures, explore the city's rich cultural heritage, and indulge in delicious local cuisine? In this comprehensive guide,...
Are you planning a trip to Nicaragua? Do you have limited time and can only squeeze in one of the historic cities: Granada or León? Or do you want to visit both and wonder what to expect? Well, I hope we have the answers here for you. Both founded by the Spanish in...
Who hasn’t seen that picture: a Baroque church in the middle of a lake, surrounded by mountains that reflect in its stunningly blue water? Lake Bled with its island church is probably THE most Instagrammed place in all of Slovenia. While it’s easy to visit Lake Bled...
We have seen many stunning mountains on our travels. The Andes in Ecuador, the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and New Zealand’s Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park are among our favourites. After visiting Western Slovenia earlier this year, we have now added the Julian Alps. If...
Are you planning to visit Estonia and wonder what there is to see and do (in a week)? If you are looking for an itinerary that shows you not only cities rich in history but also gives you a taste of Estonian island life in the Baltic Sea, you’ve come to the right...
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Croatia. And for good reason: the lake terraces are easy to explore and stunning – Mother Nature at her best. Like Dubrovnik though, the park does...
Looking to escape the usually wet and cold June weather in Sydney, we chose New Caledonia’s capital Nouméa for a quick getaway over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend 2016. Nouvelle-Calédonie is Australia’s closest Eastern neighbour, and it’s balmy temperatures make it...
Those of you who follow us know how much we love waterfalls. Iguazu, Niagara Falls, Semuc Champey… you name it, we’ve been there. In June 2019, we explored Plitvice Lakes, and there was absolutely no question: we would also check out Krka National Park in Croatia. Not...
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was just ONE daypack for (almost) all your needs: one you can use every day – to take to the office, the gym, the beach or on a day hike;one you can chuck into your carry-on (or check-in) luggage and use as a daypack to explore your...