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The Definitive List of the Top Things to Do in Tauranga, New Zealand
When you think of New Zealand’s North Island, the first thing that comes to mind is beautiful beaches, mountains and surf. Tauranga, located in the Bay of Plenty region, combines all of those elements into one beautiful destination – which…
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Local’s Pick the 7 Best Cafés in Helsinki
Helsinki as Finland’s capital is a fascinating historic city to explore, on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Albeit perhaps not as cosmopolitan as its Scandinavian cousin Stockholm across the sea, Helsinki is a colorful city with a fairly down-to-earth…
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Amsterdam Street Food: 9 Dishes You Must Try
Revered the world over for its miles of canals, award winning museums, energetic nightlife and all round liberal approach to life, the Dutch capital is somewhere every traveler should visit at least once. From seedy De Wallen to the glory…
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Best Street Food in Florence: Schiacciata, Coccoli, Gelato & More!
Toscana’s capital city is a place of food Elysium, and should be at the top of any list for foodies out there reading this — like, now! Thanks to Firenze’s positioning in Tuscany, farms, groves, and vineyards are literally on…
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The Rotterdam Itinerary You Need for the Ultimate Rotterdam Weekend in 2025
Standing at the confluence of the Meuse, Rhine and Scheldt, Rotterdam’s strategic location makes it one of Europe’s most important cities. It’s home to the continent’s largest seaport, a hub for the Dutch financial, pharmacutical and energy industries and a…
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12 Best Restaurants in Florence, Italy From Bistros to Michelin Stars
After traveling all around Italy, the cuisine from Florence remains etched as some of my favorite! I’m usually a seafood gal, so even I was surprised by this, but in hindsight, it makes total sense. Forming part of the Tuscan…
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Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City: Everything You Need to Know
Has Vietnam been on your radar for the longest of times, yet you still can’t decide if the North or South is more your glass of cà phê sữa đá? Maybe you plan on exploring both sides of the country…
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The Local’s Pick of the 6 Best Hot Springs in Taiwan
Taiwan is situated at the intersection of tectonic plates, making it not just a hotspot for earthquakes, but also blessed with hot springs. Most hot springs in Taiwan are discovered by Indigenous peoples. When Japanese colonizers came, they laid the…
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The Ultimate Guide to Mai Chau: Vietnam’s Hidden Gem
Have you ever heard of Mai Chau? To tell you the truth, I hadn’t heard about this rice-terrace countryside escape until I moved to Hanoi — so no judgments here if you haven’t either. Having said that, it very quickly…
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Ultimate 7-Day Mauritius Trip Itinerary: Best Places to Visit
Here’s the first thing you should know about Mauritius: the island is small. Really small. In fact, you can drive across the entire island in just around 4 to 5 hours, depending on traffic. I should know – I’ve done…
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The Ultimate 5-Day Oregon Road Trip for 2025
From towering snow-capped peaks to glistening coastal inlets and quirky, edgy cities, it’s hard not to instantly fall in love with Oregon. Undoubtedly one of the prettiest states in the U.S., Oregon is also one of the most diverse. With…
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Ultimate 4 Days Hanoi Itinerary: An Insider’s Perspective
Forget about the typical touristy things to do. If you’re after an itinerary for Vietnam’s capital city full of must-see landmarks and attractions that you could easily find with one click of a Google search button. Having lived in Hanoi,…
