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The Great Wander - Join us on our journey around the world! An International couple (US & NZ) sharing our travels around world with you. We have been travelling around the world together for the past 7 years and writing about the good, the bad, and the tasty while checking off our ever evolving bucket list.
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A new year brings new adventures! Places left on the bucket list still unexplored. We picked 10 of the must see places in 2020.
Pai, Thailand
Nestled in the Northwest mountains in Thailand, Pai is a favourite among budget conscious travellers. With friendly locals always willing to lend a hand to help, Pai makes our list for must see places in 2020.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Known for its’ Red Light District, many art Museums, and the Anne Frank House, Amsterdam is always a favourite among travellers. Over 17 million a year choose Am ..read more
The Great Wander
4y ago
Looking for a cheap place for travel in 2020? Why not consider these as our choices for cheapest countries.
Thailand
Already well known by most well seasoned travelers and 20’s party goers, Thailand makes it to the top of the Cheapest Places to Visit in 2020 list. From Bangkok, to Chiang Mai, to the beaches of Phuket, this Southeast Asian country has it all.
In Bangkok, explore the thousands of street food vendors; each offering a full meal with a drink for under $5! Talk about cheap eats! Accommodation throughout Thailand is very cheap with many well run 3-4 star hotels offering pri ..read more
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4y ago
We cannot say enough about the fabulous time we had staying at Budhi Ayu Villas when we were in Bali. From the service, to the entertainment, the food, property, and beyond, Budhi Ayu was a step above the rest.
Staying here was definitely the highlight of our trip. Our room was clean and serviced daily by one of the members of the friendly staff. There is an infinity pool and sun lounge deck which made relaxing at the resort a must after those long days around town.
The staff truly went out of their way to ensure we were happy and c ..read more
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4y ago
Where have we been?
So where have we been ? Hard to believe it’s been a little over a year since our last post. A lot happened in 2019, it was a challenging year for the both of us, but we’ve managed to make it on to the other side.
Quarter 1:
Ashley rang in New Years in 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand, while visiting friends and doing some work. Joe celebrated New Years in snowy Toronto, Canada quietly with our flatmate.
We met up in February in Florida for a cruise. This year we picked the NCL Jade leaving from Miami going to Mexi ..read more
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4y ago
Going to Mexico? Looking for adventure in Cancun? Look no further than the Gimme All Adventure with Selvatica! A comfortable 40 minute bus ride from the hotel area of Cancun.
Make sure you wear good shoes for this adventure as there is a lot of walking and climbing involved.
We are talking an insane amount of ziplines!
The ziplines were the main attraction for Selvatica and they did certainly provided a lot of variety. All very safe and with great guides helping you through the process.
10 mixed speed ziplines
1 zipline with a water landing
2 superman style ziplines
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4y ago
So You are Coming to New Zealand
If you want to visit New Zealand, this post is for you. Whether you have a week or several months, here are some highlights you should include in your travels. Not all of them may be possible for you but we think they are the essence of New Zealand. Each of them have something unique to offer.
Cape Reinga
If you arrive in to New Zealand via Auckland, as most do, then you cant miss a chance to see Cape Reinga. This is the very northern most point of New Zealand and is famous for its lighthouse. It is about a 6 hour drive from Auckland so probably a plac ..read more