Australia and Pacific

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Continuous Learning Through Travel – Lessons from 2022

Updated on April 29th, 2024 Every year for me marks the next stage in my continuous learning through travel. Each year I learn or relearn new lessons and turning 53 has not been any different! Here I document what 2022 […]

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Solo Road Trip Essentials – Top Tips for Hitting the Road Alone

by Sue Cockell

Updated on April 30th, 2024 I love a road trip! And for me, hitting the road alone is the ultimate in freedom. But a solo road trip can be a daunting prospect. I have taken the plunge in Australia, Hawaii, […]

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Hiking the Routeburn Track, New Zealand – All You Need To Know To Do It The Right Way!

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 1st, 2024 I’ll be honest. I started writing this post as a humorous story about my misadventures in 1995, hiking one of New Zealand’s Great Hikes, the Routeburn Track. However, I then did some research to understand […]

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New Zealand Travel Diary, 1995 – Misadventures on the Sea

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 1st, 2024One of my favourite things is to share the stories I’ve accumulated over my 30 years of travelling. And I have many stories! Lockdown has given me time to reflect & I have started to reread […]

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Everything you need to know before visiting Milford Sound

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 1st, 2024 Milford Sound is one of the most iconic sights of New Zealand & a must see for anyone visiting this outdoor adventure lover’s paradise. It was once touted as the 8th Wonder of the World […]

Te Anau to Milford Sound Road Trip – Everything you need to know to plan your perfect visit

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 1st, 2024 Milford Sound in New Zealand is said to be the 8th Wonder of the World & the journey to get there is one of the most spectacular drives on the planet. But it is certainly […]

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Top 11 Wildlife Experiences in the World

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 1st, 2024 With 30 years of travel behind me, I have been privileged to have the opportunity to get up close & personal with many animals in the wild. In the process I have been attacked by […]

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Alone vs Lonely – 15 Top Tips for Combatting Loneliness as a Solo Female Traveller

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 1st, 2024 One of the biggest fears when you decide to venture out into the world as a solo female traveller is that of loneliness. After embarking on a new life after the tragic loss of my […]

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Different Kinds of Travel – How Life & Travel Changes in Your 20s, 30s, 40s & 50s

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 2nd, 2024 Travel is my passion & has been an integral part of my life for the last 30 years. My life has shaped the way I travel & travel has shaped the way I live. Here […]

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Your Ultimate Guide to Learning Vacations for Adults – Over 30 Inspirational Ideas

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 14th, 2024 Have you made your new year’s resolutions yet? How about adding self-development to your list? Whether you are limited to staying local or keen to start to travel further afield, there is no reason to […]