London Bridge in London

Accessible Travel; The virtual experience with Airbnb

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Contents1What is the Airbnb Online Experience?2What can you do as an Online Experience?3What do you need for an Online Experience?4Why you should try Airbnb Online Experiences5My Favourite Online Experiences5.1Experiences for hobby photographers5.1.1Secret Phone Tricks5.2Experiences for coffee lovers5.2.1Coffee Masterclass5.3Experiences for movie buffs and Harry Potter fans5.3.1Harry Potter London Secrets5.3.2Harry Potter Magic in Edinburgh5.4Experiences for lovers of …

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Humpback Whale raises head above water in the ocean off Sydney coastline

Cruise the Humpback Highway; best whale watching Sydney

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Contents1Best time to see whales2Humpback Whale Migration Route3A Sydney Harbour Cruise with Go Whale Watching4Cruising the Humpback Highway5Whale Behaviours5.1Breaching5.2Tail slapping5.3Spy-hopping5.4Mugging6Tips for having a great Whale Watching experience7Tips for photographing the Whales8Book your Whale Watching cruise9My Photography Equipment10Darling Harbour AccommodationEvery year, between the months of May and November, Humpback Whales undertake their migration along the eastern …

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Sculpture called Woods from the Trees in Christchurch New Zealand

Christchurch Street Art – A photo journey

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Contents1Where to stay in Christchurch2A walking exploration of Christchurch3Christchurch Street Art; Murals4Christchurch Street Art; Sculptures5My Photography EquipmentChristchurch is at once a city of ruins and rebirth. The 2011 Christchurch Earthquake was shallow, and focused just miles from the centre of the city already weakened by a quake the previous year. It caused widespread damage across …

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Elvis suits on display at Graceland, Memphis

World of Music; must see destinations with a musical soul

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Contents1Music destinations in The Americas1.1Austin; Live Music Capital of the World1.2Feel the Samba music in Brazil1.3Colombian Salsa1.4Cuba; Afro-European rhythms1.5Memphis; the birthplace of Rock and Roll1.6Mexican Mariachi1.7Nashville country music1.8Seattle grunge2Music destinations in Asia2.1Kerala drums2.2Korea; the home of Kpop3Music destinations in Europe3.1Dublin street performers3.2Hamburg; a Beatles beginning3.3Ibiza; island beats3.4Manchester music legends3.5Paris; Jazzy since the roaring twenties3.6Portugal; Fado …

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Southern Alps from Lake Wanaka

Things to do in Wanaka, New Zealand

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Contents1Where to stay in Wanaka2Where to eat in Wanaka3What to do in Wanaka3.1The Wanaka Tree3.2Cruise Lake Wanaka3.3Puzzling World3.4Wanaka Lavender Farm4My Photography EquipmentYou don’t have to look too hard to find postcard perfect scenes in New Zealand, and Wanaka is no exception. Situated on Lake Wanaka, the town of Wanaka (pronounced Won-ah-ka) offers views of the …

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Performers on stage at Sonus festival in Croatia, courtesy of Adeventures n Sunsets

Musical adventures; the best events for music lovers

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Contents1Asian Music Festivals1.1Spring Wave Music and Arts Festival, Taiwan1.2Sunburn Music Festival, India2Australian Music Festivals2.1Adelaide Fringe Festival2.2Palm Creek Folk Festival3European Music Festivals3.1Croatian Summer Music Festivals3.2Colours of Ostrava, Czech Republic3.3Reeperbahn Festival, Germany3.4Verona Opera Festival, Italy3.5Time in Jazz Festival, Italy3.6Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland4The Americas Music Festivals4.1Montevideo Tango, Uruguay4.2Milwaukee Summerfest, USA4.3Seattle Summer Music Festivals, USAIf you asked me how …

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City of Perth Australia at Dusk

Travelling for work; what you need to travel like a boss.

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Contents1Work Travel Tips1.1Save space and weight1.2Stay packed1.3When bottles run low, put them aside1.4Know how you’re getting to the airport and when1.5Know how you’re getting home1.6Save time and money on eating out1.7Look around for accommodation options2Best Light Luggage2.1Suitcase3Work Trip packing list3.1Toiletries3.1.1Face Halo3.1.2Travel Bottles3.2Gadgets3.2.1Multi-USB charger3.2.2Powerbank3.2.3Digital Luggage Scale3.2.4Hairdryer3.2.5Waterfit Bottle3.3ClothingNormally I’m known for my extended trips, but for both …

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Larnach Castle in the late evening

Fun things to do in Dunedin – Stay at Larnach Castle

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Contents1Larnach Castle History2Where to find Larnach Castle3Why you should visit Larnach Castle4Larnach Castle Tours5Larnach Castle Prices6Larnach Castle opening hours7Larnach Castle Accommodation7.1Larnach Castle Stables7.2Larnach Castle Lodge7.3Camp Estate8Dine at Larnach Castle9My Photography EquipmentI know, you’re thinking what is a castle doing in New Zealand, a country not exactly known for an anglo history dating back to the …

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Looking up the Shotover River Canyon from Onsen Hot Pools

What to do in Queenstown when it rains

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Contents1Queenstown Indoor activities1.1Skyline Gondola1.2Odyssey Sensory Maze1.3Fear Factory1.4Onsen Hot Pools and day spa2Queenstown Outdoor Activities2.1Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown2.2Jetboat Ride3Queenstown Night activities3.1Bar Crawl3.2Minus 5 Ice Bar3.3Pub on Wharf4Where to stay in Queenstown5My Photography EquipmentA rainy day can put a real damper on your travel plans, particularly if you happen to be traveling solo. I spent …

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Mt Earnslaw over Lake Wakatipu

Where to find Lord of The Rings filming locations on NZ’s South Island

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Contents1Planning your Lord of The Rings road trip2Locations Near Christchurch2.1Mt Sunday: Edoras3Te Anau Lord of The Rings locations3.1The Kepler Mire: The Dead Marshes3.2Waiau River: River Anduin3.3Lake Manapouri: Rivendell3.4Takaro Road: Fangorn Forest3.5Mavora Lakes: Fangorn Forest and Nen Hithoel4Queenstown Lord of the Rings Locations4.1The Remarkables: Dimrill Dale4.2Deer Park Heights: multiple locations4.3Kawarau River: The Argonath (Pillars of the …

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