International - The Adventure Beckons

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How to prepare for a hiking trip in Norway

ByRebecca Friedland June 29, 2018April 30, 2025

All the details you need to prep for an adventure to Norway!

View of a grassy hill overlooking a rocky coastline, blue ocean, and distant mountains under a clear sky.

International | Itineraries | National Parks | Oceania

5 Day Itinerary for New Zealand’s North Island

ByRebecca Friedland May 25, 2018August 26, 2025

Get a perfect itinerary for how to spend 5 days on New Zealand’s North Island, hitting the highlights and including a map for easy navigation.

Rocky volcanic landscape with two greenish lakes under a cloudy sky, surrounded by rugged mountains and sparse vegetation.

Hiking | International | National Parks | Oceania

The Ultimate New Zealand Hiking List in 2025

ByRebecca Friedland April 13, 2018April 30, 2025

Recommendations on the best hikes to do in New Zealand.

A metal building with chimneys stands beside a rocky, snow-dusted slope under a sky with orange clouds at sunset.

International | Oceania

New Zealand top 10: know before you go in 2025

ByRebecca Friedland April 6, 2018May 12, 2025

Some fun facts about travel to the magical country of New Zealand!

People walking up the steps toward the large white Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall under a partly cloudy sky.

Asia | International | Itineraries | Layover Guides

24 Hours in Taipei

ByRebecca Friedland February 16, 2018April 30, 2025

In this post, I talk about how to visit Taipei in 24 hours on a long layover and what attractions to visit on the journey.

Grassy mountain peak with a small waterfall and a wooden bridge under a cloudy sky.

Europe | International | Itineraries | National Parks

Perfect 1 week Iceland Itinerary

ByRebecca Friedland October 9, 2016April 30, 2025

Everything you need to know for a perfect 1 week Iceland itinerary that circumnavigates the island with stop at glaciers, waterfalls, and hot springs.

Sandy beach with clear blue water, rocky shoreline, and green hillside under a bright blue sky.

Asia | International | Itineraries

Perfect 2 week Bali Itinerary

ByRebecca Friedland April 28, 2016April 30, 2025

Discover a 2-week Bali itinerary full of adventure, Hindu temples, hidden gems, and scuba diving in the Gili Islands.

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