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A trip to New Zealand often starts in Auckland, the largest city in the country. After about three days you’ve seen the city and it’s time to travel to the next destination. NO! Not just yet! The immediate surroundings of Auckland offer much more beauty. Did you know that you can make all kinds of […]

Wellington is not only the capital of the country, it is literally and figuratively the connecting point between the North and South Islands. The ferry between the north and south island sails here. Several ferries depart daily from and to Wellington. In this article, we list down the amazing day trips you can take in […]

Auckland is the most populated city in New Zealand, which is also a multicultural centre for food, music, art, and culture. Also known as Tmaki Makaurau, Auckland is a sprawling city that offers an amazing blend of urban experiences and lava-covered hills. Check out this list of 10 amazing things to do in Auckland. This […]

Unlike other Australian cities, Brisbane’s centre is not directly on the coast. Nevertheless, the city has no shortage of water. The city is a former prisoner settlement built around the banks of the four-hundred-year-old Brisbane River. Further, Brisbane is Australia’s third-largest city, with a population of over 1.5 million. It has also been voted as […]

In the north of Australia, you will find the relatively small town of Cairns, but this small town has more to offer than you might think. The main reason people know Cairns is that it is the gateway to the amazing Great Barrier Reef. If you have no interest in diving or snorkelling, don’t think […]

If you are planning a mini-break, as so many of us are, there are things to do in Melbourne that you have never even thought of. If you haven’t visited for a while, Melbourne has morphed into a unique dynamic city and the first thing to do is to take a walk around and look […]

Those who travel through Western Australia will certainly end up in the capital city at some point during their trip. Perth is a city of over two million inhabitants. We stayed for over three months in Perth and to be honest, it is certainly not one of our favourite places in Western Australia. However, it […]

Sydney is a large City of over 5 million people. In 1788, the city was founded when the first fleet, made up mainly of convicts sailed into Sydney Harbour. Captain Arthur Phillip founded the colony for the British Empire to use as a penal colony. Moreover, Sydney is a highly livable city and a place […]

Looking for a hotel that meets all your criteria and at the right price? It might be hard to believe, but having more choices in hotels makes it harder to find the right one. Brisbane’s tourism scene is thriving, which isn’t surprising considering that it’s the gateway to Queensland’s beautiful beaches, wineries, and of course […]

Wellington has once been voted the coolest little capital in the world and is known for its beautiful waterfront and its abundance of cafes and restaurants. If you’re planning on visiting Wellington for business or leisure and want to ensure that you stay at one of the best four or five-star hotels Wellington has to […]