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An essential guide to the TranzAlpine Express New Zealand

During our recent extended stay in New Zealand, we were lucky enough to take a ride on the famous TranzAlpine Express in the South Island.  I’ll admit we didn’t know a lot about this popular rail journey before our journey, and we found very little information online from people who had made the journey (except …

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GTPP Episode 23 – Solo Travel Adventures in Puglia & Beyond

In episode 23 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Shelly from The Food Scholar about her solo travel adventures and culinary experiences around the world. Join us as we dive into Shelly’s journeys, from exploring local markets in Italy to cycling through Southeast Asia, and discover practical tips for solo travellers and …

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The Complete Guide to Visiting Olympia, Greece

Though Olympia in Greece isn’t quite as well known as the Acropolis in Athens, it really should be! It’s where the ancient Olympic Games originated, and was formerly home to the Statue of Zeus. In the past, this 12-metre seated statue was known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Sadly, this huge …

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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Acropolis

If you’ll be visiting the Acropolis in Athens, then you need this guide! The ancient site is of great architectural and historical significance. It also occupies an elevated position on a hill, giving visitors great views over the Greek capital and coastline.  So what is the Acropolis? This famous site is an ancient citadel, perched …

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Is Athens worth visiting?

Whether you’ll be passing through the Greek capital en route to somewhere else or are thinking of booking a long weekend away, the burning question is this. Is Athens worth visiting? The short answer is absolutely, unequivocally, yes! How could any city 30 centuries in the making be otherwise? Not to mention the delicious Greek …

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