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OK, I'll tell you a secret, but don't let anyone e OK, I'll tell you a secret, but don't let anyone else know... The town you see down there? That's Kaikoura. A place that not too many people have found yet, but it still has A LOT to offer - if you plan on visiting New Zealand, this is definitely a must! ⁠ ⁠ Perhaps you're dreaming of seeing whales, admiring adorable fur seal pups, going hiking or just strolling around the cute shops? Then this is the place for you.⁠ ⁠ I was actually supposed to visit Kaikoura in 2016, but had to change my plans because of the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. I'm really glad I decided to give it a new try - Kaikoura was definitely worth waiting for ❤️⁠ ___⁠ #ChristchurchNZ #CanterburyNZ #NZMustDo @purenewzealand #ig_newzealand #ExploringOurGlobe #AirNZShareMe @southislandnz #southisland #southislandnz #kaikoura #kiaoranz #gottalovenz #makeithomenz #travelnewzealand #newzealandtrip #destinationnz #explorenz #travelnz #newzealandlandscape #newzealandbeauty #visitnewzealand #instanz #newzealandvacations @newzealandguide #hellochristchurch #capturenz #newzealandwithme #thisisnz #gonz #visitkaikoura @nzwithme #kiwipics #myYHA @expnewzealand @expourislands
Have you ever seen a fur seal pup before!? 😱 I Have you ever seen a fur seal pup before!? 😱 I could sit and watch them all day 😍 Further away, I saw some people touching the seals, but I didn't do anything about it - which I still regret. Next time, I know how I'll react. _PLEASE RESPECT WILDLIFE_ ❤️ ___ #ChristchurchNZ #CanterburyNZ #whatsonchch #NZMustDo @purenewzealand #ig_newzealand #ExploringOurGlobe #AirNZShareMe @southislandnz #southisland #southislandnz #kaikoura #kiaoranz #gottalovenz #makeithomenz #travelnewzealand #newzealandtrip #destinationnz #explorenz #travelnz #newzealandlandscape #newzealandbeauty #visitnewzealand #instanz #newzealandvacations @newzealandguide #hellochristchurch #capturenz #newzealandwithme #thisisnz #babyseal #gonz #visitkaikoura @nzwithme
I can barely believe it.⁠ ⁠ In 2014, Fredrik v I can barely believe it.⁠ ⁠ In 2014, Fredrik visited New Zealand for the first time and LOVED it. ⁠ ⁠ In 2016, I visited New Zealand for the first time and probably fell even more in love than Fredrik did. ⁠ ⁠ In 2017, Fredrik and I met for the first time. ⁠ ⁠ Now it's 2020 and, after 18 months of travelling in Canada, the USA and Australia, we're both back in New Zealand - together. I'm so glad we're going to explore this beautiful country again! ❤️⁠ ___⁠ #ChristchurchNZ #CanterburyNZ #whatsonchch #NZMustDo @purenewzealand #ig_newzealand #ExploringOurGlobe #AirNZShareMe @southislandnz #southisland #southislandnz #akaroa #kiaoranz #gottalovenz #makeithomenz #travelnewzealand #newzealandtrip #destinationnz #explorenz #travelnz #newzealandlandscape #newzealandbeauty #visitnewzealand #instanz #newzealandvacations @newzealandguide #hellochristchurch #capturenz #newzealandwithme #thisisnz #newzealand #gonz #visitakaroa
Before leaving Sydney, this photo was a must ❤️ Who knows, maybe I'll get a third photo one day 😉⁠ ___⁠ @sydney #ilovesydney #SydneyWeekender #cityofsydney @cityofsydney #sydneygram #instasydney #visitsydney #visitaustralia #instaaustralia #sydneylife #sydneypictures #sydneyaustralia #passionpassport #sydney_bestpix #super_sydney #focusaustralia @visitnsw #NewSouthWales @tourismnsw @Australia #SeeAustralia @backpackingviews_ @backpackinggirls_ @adventurensw #exploringaustralia #australiaslove #backpackerstory #australia_oz #mybudgettravel @best_australian_photos #backpackersworld #australiansummer #loveaustralia #sydneystravel #worldnomads #aussiephotos @greyhoundaustralia #backpackersintheworld #sheisnotlost
Travelling makes me sad. You know, in one way. Bu Travelling makes me sad. You know, in one way. But it makes me happy in so, so many other ways. Travelling makes me sad when I explore a new destination, stop to think for a minute and realize: Will I ever get to see this place again? I've been to Sydney twice now. I don't know where I'll end up in the future, but it will probably not be in Australia (although I love it here! ❤️) That means, Australia will most likely be faaar away, and maybe not a country I'll return to. Seeing places and getting to know a city is lovely, but having to leave it after having spent some weeks or even months there? It's tough! Especially if you keep on falling in love with several of the places you visit - I've been to over 100 cities, towns and villages so far on this journey, there's no way I'll be able to return to them all. Luckily, I have my memories and photos so I can dream back whenever I want to. Bye Sydney, I don't think I'll see you again ❤️ ___ @sydney #ilovesydney #SydneyWeekender #cityofsydney @cityofsydney #sydneygram #instasydney #visitsydney #visitaustralia #instaaustralia #sydneylife #sydneypictures #sydneyaustralia #passionpassport #sydney_bestpix #super_sydney #focusaustralia @visitnsw @tourismnsw @Australia #SeeAustralia @backpackingviews_ @backpackinggirls_ @adventurensw #exploringaustralia #backpackerstory #australia_oz #mybudgettravel @best_australian_photos #backpackersworld #sydneystravel #worldnomads #aussiephotos @greyhoundaustralia #backpackersintheworld #sheisnotlost #dametraveler #radgirlslife #darlingescapes⁠ #iammissadventure⁠ ⁠
I got some news! We're LEAVING Australia this week I got some news! We're LEAVING Australia this week 😱 (we will come back later this year though ❤️🇦🇺) Can you guess where we're going?😉 🗻🛶🐧🐳💍🧙‍♂️ (And how beautiful is this view of Sydney!? 😍) ___ @sydney #ilovesydney #SydneyWeekender #cityofsydney @cityofsydney #sydneygram #instasydney #visitsydney #visitaustralia #instaaustralia #sydneylife #sydneypictures #sydneyaustralia #passionpassport #sydney_bestpix #super_sydney #focusaustralia @visitnsw #NewSouthWales @tourismnsw @Australia #SeeAustralia @backpackingviews_ @backpackinggirls_ @adventurensw #exploringaustralia #australiaslove #backpackerstory #australia_oz #mybudgettravel @best_australian_photos #backpackersworld #australiansummer #loveaustralia #sydneystravel #worldnomads #aussiephotos @greyhoundaustralia #backpackersintheworld #sheisnotlost
A photo from last week - this hidden gem, that so A photo from last week - this hidden gem, that so many backpackers I've met here told me they skipped on their way between Byron Bay and Sydney, completely stole my heart and became one of my favourite places in Australia. So glad we made that stop in Coffs Harbour before going to Sydney! 😍⁠ ___⁠ #visitaustralia #instaaustralia #passionpassport #focusaustralia @visitnsw #NewSouthWales @tourismnsw @Australia #SeeAustralia @backpackingviews_ @backpackinggirls_ @adventurensw #exploringaustralia #australiaslove #backpackerstory #australia_oz #mybudgettravel @best_australian_photos #backpackersworld #australiansummer #loveaustralia #worldnomads #aussiephotos @greyhoundaustralia #backpackersintheworld #coffsharbour #Instagood10k #2instagood #dametraveler #radgirlslife #darlingescapes #sheisnotlost #iammissadventure @travelanddestinations #backpackerlife #mybackpackerlife #backpackingaustralia #backpackingtrip
Do you know where this photo is taken? No, it's no Do you know where this photo is taken? No, it's not in Australia although, yes, we're currently in Sydney 😉⁠ ⁠ This weekend I've been going through some photos from our 16 months (and counting!) as backpackers and I realized I have A LOT of photos from Hawaii. Instead of putting them all on Instagram, I decided to make an Oahu itinerary + include my best tips on how to explore Hawaii on a budget. You can find it on my blog, just click the link in my profile! ⁠ ⁠ Low on money but still longing to visit this beautiful place (aka paradise😍)? Don't worry! Travelling Hawaii on a budget wasn't easy, but with a few tips and tricks it's definitely doable 💪⁠ ___⁠ #VisitOahu #LetHawaiiHappen #HawaiiTourism #mybudgettravel @igtraveltoday #coupleswhotravel #itravelbecause #passionpassport @backpackingviews_ @backpackinggirls_ #backpackerstory #worldnomads #backpackersintheworld #unrealhawaii #explorehawaii #hawaiinstagram #tourhawaii #visithawaii #hawaiivacation #hawaiitravel #travelhawaii #hawaiitag @visit.hawaii #gohawaii @honolulu_life @ef.honolulu #honoluluhawaii #oahuhawaii #travellershouts #TLPicks #culturetrip⁠ #earthfocus #budgettravel #travellingthroughtheworld⁠ @travelanddestinations #theglobewanderer⁠
Hello 2020! We queued for 20+(!) hours yesterday t Hello 2020! We queued for 20+(!) hours yesterday to get this view from the front row at the Opera House in Sydney, definitely worth it😉 (And, it was free!💲)⁠ ⁠ Did you do anything special for New Year's Eve?✨⁠ ___⁠ @sydney #ilovesydney #SydneyWeekender #SydNYE #cityofsydney @cityofsydney #sydneygram #instasydney #visitsydney #visitaustralia #instaaustralia #sydneylife #sydneypictures #sydneyaustralia #passionpassport #sydney_bestpix #super_sydney #focusaustralia @visitnsw #NewSouthWales @tourismnsw @Australia #SeeAustralia @backpackingviews_ @backpackinggirls_ @adventurensw #exploringaustralia #australiaslove #backpackerstory #australia_oz #mybudgettravel @best_australian_photos #backpackersworld #australiansummer #loveaustralia #sydneystravel #worldnomads #aussiephotos @greyhoundaustralia #backpackersintheworld
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In 2018 I quit my full time job to instead be a full time backpacker with my boyfriend. Our adventure starts with one year in Canada on working holiday visas – who knows what happens next? That’s part of the adventure!

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