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How to make English clotted cream
I’m a huge fan of posh English afternoon teas. It’s a must-do whenever I visit London (here is my blog on 6 great places to try in London), but I’m always amazed we don’t sell clotted cream here in New...
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Tips for cruising in Antarctica
To arrive at the bottom of the world is like cruising into a fairy tale, a winter wonderland where the sun never goes down. Icebergs drift past and curious penguin chicks waddle past for a look while...
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USA: How to apply for an ESTA visa waiver
If you haven’t travelled to the US since 2010, you will need to apply for an online ETSA Visa Waiver. The good news is, it’s easy peasy! If you’re from a Visa waiver country like New Zealand,...
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USA: When to get a visa and when you don’t need to
I love America. Ever since I was a high school exchange student in Maryland I have had a little piece of the USA in my heart. I have visited probably 50 times and have a few pointers like how to get...
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USA: mobile data plans
If you’re anything like me having a phone, text and data plan in the US is a top priority. I NEVER have my data roaming on so either buy a local SIM card or buy a plan before I go. From New Zealand we...
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Tips for doing Disneyland well
I love this little girl riding in the teacups! I love Disneyland. I’ve been 4 times in the last 3 years and a few times before that. This massive park in Anaheim is in fact 2 parks. California...
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7 common cruise questions
Thinking about taking your first cruise but have an armful of questions? Here are some of the most common cruising questions and my answers as best I can. But if you’d like to ask a direct question,...
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Do I really need travel insurance?
Have you heard about the traveller bitten by an angry goat in Africa? Or the lady who had her handbag stolen by a monkey in India? These are a couple of the stranger claims that 1 Cover Travel...
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Tips for packing light – and saving baggage fees!
I have a friend who when she spends a night with her husband in a swanky hotel takes only her toothbrush. I hear you, yes she must have looked like she was doing the walk of shame the next morning....
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Beware of fake reviews
I am writing this post in exasperation. Aagghh!! Some booking sites seem to only allow positive reviews and I have a scathing one to post… Moral of this story: Beware of sites with only positive...
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