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A guide to 2017 Asia-Pacific festivals

ByNicole Leigh West February 14, 2017February 13, 2017

From fun-filled water fights to sparkling headdresses and nature’s finest displays of beauty, the Asia-Pacific region hits the festival circuit running in 2017. Better yet, festivals give you the perfect excuse to travel and experience the wonder of cultural displays! Are you ready for the adventure? Here’s a guide to 2017’s Asia-Pacific festivals. Songkran, Thailand…

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How to get around New Zealand podcast

ByLinda Martin February 8, 2017April 28, 2022

Want to know how to get around New Zealand? Check out our New Zealand transport tips in this NZ travel podcast.

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Walking the Roy’s Peak track near Wanaka, New Zealand

ByLinda Martin January 14, 2016January 13, 2016

The Roy’s Peak track near Wanaka, New Zealand, is graded “easy” but still takes five or six hours to complete at the best of times. We took a little longer.

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Auckland rocks: why you should visit our home town

ByLinda Martin July 30, 2015September 12, 2018

Auckland’s a great city that deserves its high quality of living rating. It’s definitely worth spending a few days in when you’re in New Zealand.

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A delicious podcast: Finding the future of ice cream in Auckland, New Zealand

ByCraig and Linda January 1, 2014August 12, 2015

Giapo is a delicious fixture of Auckland’s Queen Street, serving up high-quality ice cream. We recently got the chance to go behind the scenes.

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How to choose a NZ hike podcast

ByLinda Martin December 9, 2013August 13, 2022

How do you choose a hike in New Zealand? There are a number of factors to consider, which will be more or less important depending on you and your group.

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Important things to know about New Zealand

ByLinda Martin June 26, 2013June 26, 2013

Every country has its quirks, and New Zealand is no exception — learn them before you go and your trip with be a little smoother.

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Seven great things to do in New Zealand podcast

ByCraig Martin April 25, 2013April 9, 2023

There are plenty of things to do in New Zealand — here are 7 great tips for making the most of your time in the Land of the Long White Cloud.

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Things to do in Auckland harbour

ByCraig Martin June 1, 2012February 29, 2016

Things to do in Auckland harbour, for visitors and locals alike! Includes water sports, island visits, wineries and a couple of goodies outside downtown.

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Travel in Auckland, New Zealand podcast

ByCraig and Linda January 16, 2012April 9, 2023

Auckland, known as the “City of Sails” is New Zealand’s largest city. It’s surrounded by sea and is studded with volcanic mountains, and is a very pleasant place to live or visit — it ranked third in the 2011 Worldwide Quality of Living Survey, up from previous years.

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