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Myanmar: Wandering in Bagan

Myanmar: Wandering in Bagan

This isn’t a ‘top 10 temples you must see in Bagan while spending three full-on days touring’ post. I definitely have some recommendations for Bagan temples to see but the Continue Reading →
Austria: A ski holiday in Alpbach, Tirol

Austria: A ski holiday in Alpbach, Tirol

I have fallen in love with the little village of Alpbach where we took our ski holiday in Austria this year. Fallen hard. Have you heard of the word ‘hygge’? Continue Reading →
Wandering the golden road to Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Wandering the golden road to Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Samarkand has been the climax of every Silk Road odyssey since the time of Alexander the Great and the dazzling monuments of this city in Uzbekistan still afford travellers a Continue Reading →
France: Ski holidays with young children in Morzine

France: Ski holidays with young children in Morzine

You can imagine my excitement and trepidation as we set off on our journey to our first ski holiday since starting a family.  Pregnancy and caring for a small baby Continue Reading →
Don’t miss Talalla, one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka!

Don’t miss Talalla, one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka!

I spent a lot of time researching as I planned the Wandering Kiwi Sri Lanka trip. I looked online, read a Sri Lanka travel guide book, and talked to friends Continue Reading →
Austria: The ultimate Sound of Music tour Salzburg

Austria: The ultimate Sound of Music tour Salzburg

This summer Wandering Kiwi Jr and I fulfilled a dream. We are both huge Sound of Music fans – me from childhood and, well, she is a child – so Continue Reading →
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Ultra long haul: What’s it like on the world’s longest commercial flight?

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Natasha von Geldern

The Wandering Kiwi family are just back from a trip to New Zealand and this time we went ultra long haul, taking the world’s longest commercial flight – from Doha Continue Reading →

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Crocodiles, Darwin, Australia

Australia: Visiting Darwin’s Crocosaurus Cove

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Natasha von Geldern

Burt is a one big crocodile, in fact one of the biggest on the planet. He’s an 85-year-old prehistoric monster, star of films like Crocodile Dundee and Rogue. And he’s Continue Reading →

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Doha MIA Qatar

Wandering Doha on a stopover in Qatar

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Natasha von Geldern

Using the Middle East as a hub when travelling around the world is becoming an increasingly attractive option and this year we had a brief stopover in Qatar between the Continue Reading →

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France: Ski holidays with young children in Morzine

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Natasha von Geldern

You can imagine my excitement and trepidation as we set off on our journey to our first ski holiday since starting a family.  Pregnancy and caring for a small baby Continue Reading →

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Temple of Zeus columns Athens Greece

Greece: A wandering weekend in Athens

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Natasha von Geldern

Rich in both history and culture, modern Athens has been giving itself a facelift over the past decade and is now a vibrant cultural powerhouse that rewards time and attention Continue Reading →

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Walking in Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana

Mallorca: A walking holiday in the Valley of Oranges

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Natasha von Geldern

The sound of waves slapping against the shore outside our hotel window in Mallorca was lulling but the warm October sun was shining and the ancient trails of the Valley Continue Reading →

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Waiting for the Kangra Valley Train Journey India

India: All aboard the Kangra Valley Railway

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Natasha von Geldern

While India rushes headlong into the future, the Kangra Valley Railway remains suspended in the past, a branch line back to a quieter, gentler India.   The little train sways through Continue Reading →

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Kareri Lake multi day trek from Dharamshala India

India: A 3-day trek from Dharamshala

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Natasha von Geldern

The beauty of the Indian Himalayas in springtime and the intoxicating air of the mountains made this three-day trek from Dharamshala / McLeod Ganj a wonderfully authentic, low-impact experience. McLeod Continue Reading →

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Dalesford Lake Victoria Australia

Australia: Weekend breaks in Daylesford

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Natasha von Geldern

When we were living in Melbourne, Australia, one of our favourite weekend escapes was to the tiny town of Daylesford. Along with its sister town of Hepburn Springs, this is Continue Reading →

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Etosha National Park, Namibia

Africa: The best safari holiday ideas

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Natasha von Geldern

Whether you want to travel from the Cape to Cairo, or enjoy a classic luxury safari holiday in east Africa, safari holidays give you an unparalleled opportunity to see African Continue Reading →

Posted in Adventure Travel Ideas, Botswana, Hiking Travel Ideas, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia | 1 Reply
Leeds Castle Kent England

UK: Wandering through Leeds Castle (in Kent)

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Natasha von Geldern

Leeds Castle is self-described as “the loveliest castle in the world”, which is a big call, but it is certainly a beautiful day out in all seasons. There’s just something Continue Reading →

Posted in Family Travel Ideas, United Kingdom | Leave a reply
Movenpick Dead Sea Spa and Resort Jordan Wandering Kiwi fun

Wandering Kiwi’s 2017 Travel Highlights

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Natasha von Geldern

Although I never feel like I’ve done enough travel, looking back over my 2017 travel highlights the Wandering Kiwi family had a great year! It’s important to take a moment Continue Reading →

Posted in Adventure Travel Ideas, Austria, Belgium, Family Travel Ideas, Foodie Travel Ideas, Jordan, Myanmar, Ski Holiday Ideas, The Netherlands, Unesco World Heritage Sites, United Kingdom | Leave a reply
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Celebrate St Patrick’s Day around the world

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Natasha von Geldern

It sometimes seems that everyone is Irish on St Patrick’s Day, or at least wishes they were. The festival of Ireland’s most famous saint is celebrated around the world on Continue Reading →

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Nga-Tapuwai-o-Toi hike Whakatane New Zealand

The ultimate one-month New Zealand trip itinerary

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Natasha von Geldern

Here is my ultimate one-month New Zealand trip itinerary. I have included a mix of the main attractions and places that will not appear on a travel agent’s New Zealand Continue Reading →

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Movenpick Dead Sea Spa and Resort Jordan Dead Sea lifeguard

Jordan: The best way to visit the Dead Sea

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Natasha von Geldern

When visiting Jordan it should be on everyone’s travel bucket list to float in the Dead Sea. The lowest point on earth and floating in the hypersaline water makes it Continue Reading →

Posted in Family Travel Ideas, Jordan, Middle East | Leave a reply
Venice street sign windows Italy

Italy: If you’ve only got one day in Venice

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Natasha von Geldern

Obviously I am not actually recommending that you only spend one day in Venice but what if your travel itinerary allows you only enough time for one day in La Continue Reading →

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Magical Christmas holiday ideas around the world

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Natasha von Geldern

Whether you’re dreaming of a white Christmas or a day on the beach, people are already turning their minds to Christmas holidays, so here are some great ideas for those Continue Reading →

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English Lake District Day Walks

10 fun family things to do in the English Lake District

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Natasha von Geldern

We had a fabulous active week in the Lake District this summer. Whether you are camping, staying in a B&B or a cottage or a hotel, there are so many fun Continue Reading →

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Lago di Cadore Dolomite Mountains Italy

Italy: Wandering in Pieve di Cadore

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Natasha von Geldern

At the end of my big week hiking in the Italian Dolomite Mountains I landed in Pieve di Cadore, a tiny town at the head of the Lago di Cadore Continue Reading →

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Mirabell Gardens Salzburg Austria

Austria: The ultimate Sound of Music tour Salzburg

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Natasha von Geldern

This summer Wandering Kiwi Jr and I fulfilled a dream. We are both huge Sound of Music fans – me from childhood and, well, she is a child – so Continue Reading →

Posted in Austria, City Break Travel Ideas, Family Travel Ideas, Film & Literary Travel Ideas, Unesco World Heritage Sites | 2 Replies

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