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Jane Austen’s England | A Pilgrimage Guide

The top Jane Austen historic sites, literary references & filming locations

Celebrating New Year in Laos with a day of drive-by shootings. It’s not what you think!

Crossing the border, finding our big orange Stray bus and getting to know Laos

Meeting up with Stray Travel Asia for the first leg of an unforgettable journey

No chickens, children or mailboxes were harmed in the making of this post. But I was.

A relaxing day in Wellington and crossing the Cook Strait

Thinking about attempting the 19.4 km Tongariro Crossing on your next trip to New Zealand? Check out these tips!

(Finally) conquering Tongariro, and a real-life knight in shining armor

Preparing for the Tongariro Crossing by saying “my precious” over and over

Preparing for the Tongariro Crossing in the lakeside town of Taupo

Experiencing Maori culture at the Tamaki Village

First day jitters, sea kayaking in Narnia and homemade hot tubs.

New Zealand is a country that is so rich with outdoor beauty, you don’t want to spend any time inside if you can help it.