Looking out towards Waikiki and Honolulu from the top of Diamond Head crater

One week in Hawaii; A 7 day Itinerary for Oahu

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Contents1How to spend one week in Oahu, Hawaii2Where to Stay in Waikiki3Day 1 – Scenic3.1Arriving in Waikiki3.2Oahu Photography Tour4Day 2 – Scenic/Adventure4.1A Day at Kualoa Ranch5Day 3 – Water5.1Swimming with wild Dolphins5.2Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve6Day 4 – Culture/Shopping6.1Hawaiian Ukelele Factory Tour6.2Shopping at Ala Moana7Day 5 – History7.1A Day at Pearl Harbor7.1.1USS Arizona Memorial7.1.2USS …

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Christmas lights in Mexico City

Travel stocking stuffers; the best gifts for travel lovers

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Contents1Useful travel gifts1.1Kindle1.2Noise-Cancelling Headphones1.3Powerbank1.4Electronics Case1.5Dual drive USB1.6Lifestraw1.7Document Wallet1.8Turkish Towel1.9Toiletries Bag1.10Waterproof Pouch1.11Compression packing cubes1.12Travel Washing Line1.13Perfume Atomiser1.14Travel Bottles1.15Travel Tripod2Security stocking filler ideas2.1Padlocks2.2Travel Belt Wallet2.3Bra Pouch2.4Neck Pouch3Comfort stocking filler ideas3.1Travel Pillow3.2Travel Blanket4Fun travel gifts4.1Experiences4.2Tablet4.3World Map4.4DVD – The Holiday4.5Travel Journal4.6Backpacker card game4.7Travel Quiz book5Gifts to Inspire Travel5.1Lonely Planet Travel Tips5.2Lonely Planet Ultimate Travelist6Gifts for the Photographers6.1Lens Coffee Mug7Gifts …

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Looking out over the Hunter Valley

Gigging in wine country; Making the most of Hunter Valley concerts

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Contents1Make it a Hunter Valley weekend away!1.1Hunter Valley Accommodation1.1.1Hunter Homestead1.1.2Wilderness Cottages1.1.3Emma’s Cottage1.2Hunter Valley Buses2Your Hunter Valley concert2.1List of things you need2.1.1Weather specific items – Hot2.1.2Weather specific items – Wet3Food in the Hunter Valley3.1Hunter Valley Cheese Tasting3.1.1Hunter Valley Cheese Factory3.1.2Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop3.2Hunter Valley Chocolate Factory3.3Sabor Dessert Bar3.4Harrigan’s Irish Pub3.5The Deck3.6Emersons4Things to do in the …

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Monarto Zoo Meerkat in watchful stance

The Monarto Zoo Experience

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Contents1Monarto Zoo Adelaide2Monarto Zoo tickets3How to get to Monarto Zoo4Monarto Zoo Map5Monarto Zoo Experiences6Monarto Zoo animals6.1Cheetahs6.2Meerkats6.3Chimpanzees6.4Giraffes6.5Southern White Rhinos6.6LionsMonarto Zoo Adelaide The instant I heard of Monarto Zoo I knew I would need to go there. While I am not generally a fan of zoos, Monarto Zoo is somewhat different. Open range, or open plains zoos …

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Petrel Cove, Victor Harbor, South Australia

Best day trips from Adelaide

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Contents1Monarto Zoo1.1What makes Monarto Zoo different?1.2Getting to Monarto Zoo1.3The Monarto Zoo experience2The Barossa Valley2.1Getting to the Barossa Valley2.2Where to go in the Barossa Valley3Glenelg4Hahndorf4.1Getting to Hahndorf4.2Why visit Hahndorf?5Victor Harbor5.1Getting to Victor Harbor5.2Things to do in Victor Harbor5.3Where to stay in Victor HarborIf you’re visiting South Australia’s capital, the city of Adelaide, you’ll find a different …

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The famous Bells Beach near Torquay

The Great Ocean Road Trip

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Contents1Where to find the Great Ocean Road2The Shipwreck Coast3The Lighthouse Trail4Planning your Great Ocean Road Trip4.1Do not judge travel times according to distance.4.2The Twelve Apostles4.3Apollo Bay4.4All the walking5Where to stay on the Great Ocean Road5.1Where to stay in Port Fairy5.2Where to stay in Lorne6Whale Watching on the Great Ocean Road7Surfing on the Great Ocean RoadOne …

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Popup Globe Sydney – Shakespeare in the Round

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Contents1What is the Popup Globe?2Where is the Popup Globe?3How do you get to Popup Globe?4What’s on at the Popup Globe?5Where should you sit?6When is the best time to go?7What should you see?8A Midsummer Nights DreamAs a drama student of many years I have a keen appreciation of anything Shakespeare done well, so when an advertisement …

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Bonfire on the Beach on Caye Caulker

Turtles in Belize! A Caye Caulker snorkeling trip

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Contents1Day 16; Snorkeling Caye Caulker with Stressless Tours 1.1Gearing up and setting out1.2The Coral Garden1.3Shark Ray Alley1.4Hol Chan Marine Reserve1.5The Sunken Barge1.6Beach bonfire at sunsetDay 16; Snorkeling Caye Caulker with Stressless Tours This post contains affiliate links. Making a booking or purchase through these links comes at no additional cost to you and is a …

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