Destinations, New Zealand

This Is What’s Wrong With Auckland City

Auckland is a city that raised me. I grew up here – playing soccer on these fields, stealing sour bears out of the supermarket bins, catching those never-on-time buses to school. I am an Aucklander. Yet every year I come back to this city and become more disenchanted. There are a few new restaurants, a …

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Germany, Destinations, Stories

When In Berlin

It was taking me a while to find the bar. It was supposedly atop the fifth storey of this shopping mall carpark, yet when I got to the fifth storey, all was silent. I wandered for a minute or so, trying to find signs of life. Bars usually aren’t hard to find – lots of …

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Destinations, Indonesia

Where to Stay in The Gili Islands: A Guide To Paradise

The Gilis are a trio of islands in Indonesia, famous for their beautiful beaches, chilled vibes and stunning scenery. Once a hotspot for partying backpackers, the islands have developed in recent years and while it still retains its old school charm, there’s now something here for everyone. This guide is designed to be a quick …

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Destinations, New Zealand, Stories

Surfing New Zealand’s North With Rapu Adventures

There is a feeling you get when you surf. It’s a mixture of many feelings – the spray of salt water in your face, the thrill of zooming across an open wave, the sight of a curving ocean spreading in front of you, the sound of your heart pumping faster and faster against your rib …

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Denmark, Destinations

Inside Christiania: The Free City Unlike Anywhere Else In The World

When I arrived in Copenhagen, I didn’t really have any plans. I was maybe going to meet an old friend, eat a hot dog, possibly find a hot Danish wife and start a family of badminton players. But one thing I knew for sure was I would be spending a day in Christiania. Christiania, also …

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Destinations, Finland

There’s Something About Finland…

So, there’s this place. It’s called Finland. You’ve probably never been there. Maybe you don’t even know where it is. But it’s kinda special. Let me tell you about it. You know that odd kid in school? Never really talked to anyone, kept to himself, probably had a nose piercing and a tattoo on his …

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Destinations, Thailand

The Best Places to Stay in Krabi: A Beginner’s Guide

Krabi is a wonderful area in Southern Thailand, not far from Bangkok, and with speedy links to some spectacular beaches for the island-hoppers among you. I’ll be running through the best places to stay in Krabi, whether you’re after a friendly hostel, dinky B&B or a luxe hotel. This is a great destination for every …

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Destinations, Finland, Stories

A Tammisaari Story

I didn’t even remember what this kid looked like. I mean, I could’ve picked him out of a police line-up, probably. But I didn’t have a clear image of him in my head. He had that funky haircut with the ponytail on top though – I remembered that much. I got off the train and …

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