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The Tongariro Crossing – Trekking on Volcanoes in New Zealand
New Zealand is a trekker's paradise. In the three weeks beforehand, I had already trekked the Milford Track, helihiked on Fox Glacier and trekked part of the Queen Charlotte track in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds [...]
Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy
Something that I love about Italy in general are its amazing piazzas, and Piazza Navona is one of the best in Rome. Standing in the place of the ancient Roman Stadium of Domitian, the piazza [...]
Temples of Thailand: Wat Phra Kaew
Probably the most popular attraction in Bangkok, the Grand Palace attracts thousands of visitors every day. Within the Grand Palace walls is the most sacred temple in Thailand, Wat Phra Kaew. Also commonly known [...]
The Medieval Town of San Gimignano, Italy
After visiting the beautiful old town of Siena the day before, I was excited to continue on the medieval path through Tuscany to the small town of San Gimignano. Like many towns in the area, [...]
Koh Phi Phi – A tropical island paradise…with rubbish
I was glad to leave Phuket. It was like being in a different country outside of Thailand; the kind of country that I prefer to avoid. I wanted to find a real Thai tropical island [...]
Going Local in Nong Khiaw, Laos: A location for independent travellers
I didn't really know a lot about Nong Khiaw, Laos. All I had really seen about it was the amazing photos of a river surrounded by jungle, with huge limestone karsts surrounding it. That was [...]
