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How to do Summer in New York
Six weeks ago, Catherine McGregor abandoned New Zealand’s rain and cold for the New York heat. Here’s what she’s learned so far about spending summer in the city. Astoria Park, Queens. Photo: NYC &...
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Yorkshire: England’s Godzone
In Britain, they call it God’s Own Country (that’s right, we’re not the world’s only Godzone), and when you’re standing on a high ridge surveying a Peak District panorama, or striding over the...
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Ventura Highway: Road-Tripping America’s West Coast by RV
Plenty of us dream of driving California’s legendary Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. But few do it as Tim Lambourne did, in an enormous and lumbering RV named Rae Ventura....
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What to Eat, Drink, See and Do in Sao Paulo, Brazil’s Party Capital
Avenida São João, Sao Paulo. Credit: Diego Torres Silvestre/Flickr.com There’s a saying in Brazil: you visit Rio de Janeiro for the beach, and Sao Paulo to party. Always an outlier, I flew from my home...
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5 Great Things to do on Brisbane’s South Bank this Spring
From koalas to culture to the enviable climate, Brisbane has a lot to recommend it. But its hard to dispute that the waterfront precinct known as South Bank Parklands is the city’s crown jewel. The...
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A Guide to Silicon Valley for Tourists
For an area that’s arguably the centre of the contemporary civilisation, Silicon Valley attracts remarkably few tourists. That’s largely because the tech mecca, located around 40 minutes south of San...
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A Beginner’s Guide to the Eurail Rail Pass
Once you’ve made a proper journey by train, you’ll never look back. It’s not just the convenience – though being able to board and disembark in the city centre, avoiding all the airport hassle, is a...
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Fiji’s Underwater World
A school of Anthias fish, Fiji. Credit: iStock.com. The South Pacific is full of great places to dive, but few can hold a candle to Fiji. The so-called “soft coral capital of the world” is home to a...
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San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua’s Surf Paradise
Despite being beautiful, friendly and safe, Nicaragua is still one of the least-visited countries in Central America. If you’re looking for a laid-back beach town – with some excellent surfing – you...
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5 Best Theme Parks in Japan
In a country of pop culture obsessives, it’s no surprise that Japan’s theme parks are some of the best in the world. Whether you’re a fan of Disney animation or anime, superheroes or ninjas, you’re...
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The Glory of Switzerland
Looking for the perfect Swiss experience – gondolas, cow bells, chocolate and all? Alexia Santamaria recommends a certain hillside not far from Lucerne. A cable car ascends Mt Titlis, Switzerland....
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Top 10 Things to do in Hong Kong
Expat Kiwi Chloe Milne binges on dim sum, braves aggressively driven taxis, hikes for a city panorama and explores remote islands to find the best that Asia’s fragrant harbour has to offer. Hong Kong...
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Where to see Los Angeles’ hidden art masterpieces
Any Los Angeles native will tell you: there’s so much more to the city than sun, sand and Hollywood glitz. For proof, look no further than its museums and galleries, home to some of the world’s finest...
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Where to eat, drink and party in New Orleans
New Zealand-born, US-based writer Sam Eichblatt explores this unique city’s best bars, restaurants and cheap eats. As they say in New Orleans: let the good times roll! New Orleans architecture. Photo:...
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Fiji: Viti Levu’s best tours and cruises
To see more of this beautiful country, book a day tour. They’re a great way to meet the locals and explore Fiji beyond the beach – all the while supporting the cyclone-ravaged local economy. Below,...
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5 of the Best Bali Souvenirs
The incredible skills of Balinese craftspeople have been world-renowned for centuries. Delicate silver jewellery, intricate wooden carvings, superb locally-grown coffee and more: here’s what to buy on...
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Costa Rica: where wildlife meets tropical paradise
On a flying visit to Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, Alexia Santamaria discovers exotic wildlife, beautiful beaches and some really good mojitos. Punta Uvita Tombolo, the ‘whale tail’ sandbar, Costa...
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Under a Tuscan Sun: A Week in Lucca, Italy
Florence, Venice and Rome are worth seeing, but all over Italy there are smaller cities worth a visit too. Alexia Santamaria visits Lucca, a lovely walled city that does double duty as a base for...
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The Top Reasons to Visit Croatia
In Croatia, grandiose heritage architecture – the remnants of historic city states and ancient civilisations – combines with the hearty pleasures of the country’s excellent seafood and rustic wine....
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The Top 5 Towns to visit in the Cotswolds
Escaping to the English countryside is a popular pastime for both visitors and Brits alike, and there is nothing that makes you feel more like a time traveller than a jaunt to the Cotswolds. This is...
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