The Netherlands is a small country with a lot to offer. Bordered by Germany, Belgium and the North Sea, it is predominantly flat with 25% of the country sitting below sea level, making it the lowest country in Europe. With direct flights…
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So, you’ve just been dumped by the “love of your life”, everyone has been parroting the “everything happens for a reason” line at you and all you can think of is escaping! Now you’re sitting in your room, a tub of ice…
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Nothing quite says ‘coming of age adventure’ like your first-time backpacking through Europe. I remember being four months into my first solo trip and gazing into one of the most spectacular sunsets I’ve ever seen; hues of pink, yellow and orange illuminated…
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Victoria must be one of Australia’s best states for several reasons. The first is that it’s home to Melbourne, a fabulous city, thriving with culture and colour. That’s something to be proud of, for sure. Victoria also happens to…
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What’s your happy place? Mine is sitting at the very top of Whakapapa Ski Field, looking down at the best playground Mother Nature ever built. During winter, this is my second home and I’m lucky to have a mother who skis as…
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We get it, we’re not all professional photographers with the best equipment money can buy and all the know-how to turn photos into works of art. We know the feeling of going through photos after an entire day with camera in hand,…
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Ah Croatia, that glorious country of pristine islands and long stretches of beautiful coastline, featuring ancient walled cities so evocative they are used as the backdrop to Star Wars and Game of Thrones. It has long been a melting pot of culture…
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“Community” is a word often used when talking about LGBT issues. At a broad stroke, the LGBTQ community is made up of a mix of genders and sexualities—all lumped together with an all-encompassing acronym and a diversity of people and ideas. But…
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From tanning on the golden beaches of the Algarve to swimming in lakes in the Serra de Estrela National Park to exploring the cobblestone streets of Lisbon and the canals of Aveiro, Portugal’s got something to suit everyone. Culture nerds, history buffs,…
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As you may know, trying native cuisine is one of the best ways to learn about a new culture. When I travel, a large portion of my budget is spent on said cuisine. Oftentimes my down-time is spent meandering and, therefore, eating…
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