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Pouakai Tarn Hike in Taranaki: Guest Post by The Travel Natural
Emma from The Travel Natural responded to my plea for help when wanting to organise a collaboration on best North Island New Zealand hikes as

Ruakuri Bushwalk – Spotting the glowworms in their natural environment
We stood in silence as dusk descended, anticipating the natural show that was about to take form. The small hands of children clutched safely in

Travel Blogger Spotlight: Stingy Nomads
Campbell and Alya, AKA Stingy Nomads are an adventure couple who are all about travelling on a budget. They are an adventure couple who are

Experience the Glowworms of the Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Caves is an iconic New Zealand Must Do. Experience the wonder of the natural stars in caves millions of years old. The glowworm, Arachnocampa luminosa,

Why you should go on a short-short walk (or two)
You can still get out into the bush and get some much-needed Nature Time even if you are Short on Time. Short-short walks are dotted

Dartmouth Castle – experience 600 years of military history
Dartmouth Castle is often hailed as one of the most beautifully located fortresses. It isn’t hard to see why the castle holds this honour. With stunning

So you want to start a Travel Blog? How to start a Travel Blog (from scratch)
Welcome to Travel Bloggin’ Tip Monday. Mondays we will focus on how to blog, some tips + tricks, a few hacks and a few how-tos.

The Spotlight – Ronna from fivefootronna
Ronna from fivefootronna is one of my all-time favourite people. Both online and off. I’m forever bigging up this gal to anyone who will listen

Totnes Castle – A Glimpse of Early Norman England
The sun was beating down on my back on a rare warm English summers day. The hill ahead looked slightly daunting via foot but I

Before I Kick The Bucket – My NZ Travel Bucketlist
Before I kick the bucket there are loads of places and things I want to see and do. So little time, so much to do!

Berry Pomeroy Castle – ‘The Most Haunted Castle in England’
Nestled in a small pocket of England lies an abandoned castle where several of the previous occupants refuse to give up residence. Berry Pomeroy Castle

The Spotlight: Walking on Foreign Chels
I’m running a new thang called ‘The Blogger Spotlight On’. It will involve featuring different Travel Bloggers from Around the Globe. What makes them tick?

Coppermine Creek – Cave weta, creek crossings, spectacular views make an adventurous day out
A gentle river cascading over rocks makes for serene background noise when hiking up through native bushland in the Ruahine Range. Coppermine Creek is a

Tips for Summer Hiking without keeling over (and what to do if you do)
Sweat pouring down your back, sun in your eyes, trying desperately to find some shade, layers quickly being peeled off. Yup, it must be summer

The end of the road – Cape Reinga, New Zealand
At the tip of New Zealand lies an ancient Pohutukawa tree and a lonely Lighthouse overlooking the meeting of two powerful seas. The Pacific Ocean

The best outdoors and hiking quotes to inspire you to get outside
The best Outdoor and Hiking Quotes to inspire you to get outside ‘Coz you really should, it’s good for the soul. I love quotes (you