Waiheke Island is known as the ‘Hamptons of New Zealand‘. I spent four months living in New Zealand and explored as much of it as I could. So when a friend said she was organising a group day trip from Auckland to Waiheke, I jumped at the chance. Read on to discover the best itinerary […]
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This is the Best One Day in Calgary Itinerary (2025)
Calgary, often dubbed the ‘Gateway to the Rockies,’ is a laid-back city where urban flair meets outdoor adventure. Located close to the mountains for hiking and skiing, it also enjoys an incredible 333 days of blue sky a year. I spent a day here during my journey across Canada and loved it. From the fascinating […]
This Is the Perfect One Day in Christchurch Itinerary (2025)
Christchurch in New Zealand is a city of resilience, creativity and hope. I visited three years after 2011’s devastating earthquake and found a city in mourning and transition. Now, over a decade later, it’s enjoying big new hotel openings and growing tourism. Many travellers spend one day in Christchurch, as part of a stopover or […]
This is the Best Banff and Jasper Itinerary for 7 Days (2025)
Visit the Canadian Rockies, spanning Canada‘s British Columbia and Alberta provinces, and you won’t be disappointed. You’ll be surrounded by snowy mountain peaks, rivers, vivid blue lakes, pine forests, laid-back alpine towns, vast icefields and abundant wildlife. Despite the devastating wildfires in Jasper, the area is recovering and Banff National Park welcomed a near-record number of […]