Nine Beautiful Islands In New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf – Nathan Hayes, for The Commoner It was hot, so bloody hot. I expected the blazing sun to melt the dark basalt crumbling underfoot, wondering if lava might once again spill out of the earth and tumble down broad slopes into the gulf. Yet for the lush …
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What to Pack for a Trip to South America There’s a good reason so many people flock to South America every year: it’s a continent absolutely jam-packed with all sorts of amazing biomes. You have the Caribbean up north, stunning coastlines all around, and the Andes & Amazon in the interior. With so much to …
5 Great Things to do Near Mikkeli, Finland The beautiful city of Mikkeli lies in the south west of Finland’s Lakeland region. It is a popular holiday destination for the Finns with its numerous lakes surrounding the city, and endless summer cottages and saunas by the water. Mikkeli is located 2 hours northeast of Helsinki, …
Your Ultimate Guide to Savonlinna, Finland Savonlinna is a stunning old city located in the middle of Finland’s largest lake system, the Saimaa Lakes. When you visit Savonlinna you are literally surrounded by water and can immerse yourself in a beautiful yet non-touristy Finnish city. Though many people may not have heard of it before …
The Ultimate Rovaniemi Summer Guide Rovaniemi is the entry point to Lapland, the northernmost province in Finland. It is located right on the arctic circle, surrounded by scenic lakes and tranquil forests, stunning landscapes, and millions of mosquitoes. In the summer months, Rovaniemi never has a dark night sky. Just as the sun sets it …
The brown bear watching excursions with Martinselkonen Wilds Centre runs all year round. The evening trips commence at 5pm and last for a total duration of 5-6 hours, with a high chance of seeing wild brown bears.
This is the CHEAPEST Car Rental at Helsinki Airport I searched online for quite a long time to find the cheapest car rental at Helsinki airport. After all, a rental car is one of the largest but most essential expenses for a road trip around Finland. I tried lots of combinations such as changing the …
Is Travel Insurance Worth It? Your Costs Vs Benefits I see the question asked quite often… is travel insurance worth it? What’s the likelihood that I’m going to use it, and will I really see a benefit? After all, ending up in hospital overseas is highly unlikely right? Here I’m going to run through a …
Hiking Rob Roy’s Glacier Track We road tripped around New Zealand’s South Island for just over two weeks. While we only covered about one-third of the island, I have to say that Wanaka was probably my favourite destination. One of the places that really made is stand out from the rest was the incredible Rob …
7 Best Hotels on Koh Lipe Koh Lipe offers an amazing selection of boutique and luxury hotels with stunning beachfront views which are hard to beat anywhere else in Thailand. Small wooden bungalows, rather than giant concrete hotels, are the typical form of accommodation and are dotted all around the island. Which Area Should …
7 Great Things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos Luang Prabang is an idyllic town surrounded by scenic landscapes of rivers, mountains, jungles, and waterfalls. The streets are filled with ancient temples, bustling markets, the occasional French bakery, and of course friendly people with that happy Laos smile. With a population of under half a …
Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn) Wat Arun is one of the most iconic temples in Bangkok. Its design is quite different from all the other temples you will find around Bangkok, making it a must-see unique attraction. You have probably seen photos of Wat Arun’s 86m tall central spire on the cover of magazines …
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Exploring Bang Krachao Island in Bangkok Bang Krachao island is a green oasis right in the heart of Bangkok. This urban jungle is actually visible from the higher floors of many apartment blocks along Sukhumvit Road, however, it remains unknown to most travelers. Wait, take a step back. An island in Bangkok you say? Don’t …
11 Best Beaches in Thailand to Visit in 2019 Thailand has so many islands and stunning beaches that it is hard to narrow down the selection to just a few. After exploring the country from end to end, here is a list of the 11 best beaches in Thailand. Some of these beaches you may …
Your Guide to the Hai Van Pass, Vietnam The Hai Van Pass is a stunning coast route with epic views looking out over the ocean. It was made famous by Top Gear’s 2008 episode as one of the most stunning routes to ride a motorbike in Vietnam. They were right, it’s something pretty special. The …
11 Awesome Things to do in Bangkok Bangkok is my favorite city in the world, I wouldn’t have spent 5 years living there otherwise. You’re probably thinking, why the hell would you spend that long in Bangkok? Let me tell you, there are so many amazing things to do in Bangkok that it’s impossible to …
The Best Beaches in Southeast Asia for 2019 Southeast Asia is a huge region. In fact, it is is so big that you could spend over a year traveling the region and still not see it all. Heck, I spent 5 years there and I still haven’t seen it all! There are countless islands and …
Two Week Southeast Asia Itinerary – 5 Easy Routes Southeast Asia is amazing. It is incredibly diverse in culture, food, language, landscapes, and activities. One day you could be showering under a waterfall and exploring ancient Buddhist temples, the next you could be scuba diving some of the world’s best coral reefs and kicking back …
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Your Ultimate Guide to Koh Lipe, Thailand This guide to Koh Lipe will give you a detailed understanding of the beaches, snorkelling spots, hotels, bars, and other fun things to do on the island. I’ll also give you a few ideas for some great day trips around the region. Koh Lipe really is paradise. I’ve stayed …
Masterclass Review (2019) – Is it Worth it for Travelers? A good mate of mine running the YouTube channel LouisPee has been using and reviewing MasterClass for the past few years. In this guest post, he will talk about the benefits and drawbacks of these online courses. Thanks, Josh. Bit of background on myself, I’ve …
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