View over Santiago from Cerro san Cristobal

7 Things To Do In Santiago

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Like most places in South America, I have a huge affection for Santiago. With a population of 6 million, a fantastic wine culture and being surrounded by snow-capped mountains make Santiago a special city. Santiago was also the city that…
The City Of Sails - Auckland, New Zealand

Getting To Know Auckland In Five Days

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There are many cities around the world that can gloat for being by the sea, but only Auckland can boast for having two harbours. Known as the 'City of Sails', Auckland is a sailing mecca. But it's not just the lure of the ocean that attracts…
Men wearing a pair of sungas on Ipanema Beach, Brazil

The Short Story About My Pair Of Brazilian Sungas

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Wherever I travel, I always try to immerse myself in the local culture. Traditions, ways of life, food, drink, dancing...you name it, I'll try it. For those of you that have been to Brazil, and walked a long one of Rio de Janeiro's many fine…
Waving the flag on Lake Titicaca, Peru

Taquile Island – Lake Titicaca’s Peruvian Gem

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Taquile Island is a little strip of land 5 miles long and less than 1 mile wide, located in the centre of Lake Titicaca in Peru. Yet despite it's size, it is a place big on culture, big on uniqueness, and made a big impression on me. After…
Flying First Class With British Airways - Adventure Bagging

Flying First Class With British Airways

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I didn't realise it at the time, but looking back, this was a 'once in a lifetime' experience. A couple of years ago I flew First Class with British Airways. And no, I wasn't on my honeymoon. Which is going to make things a little awkward…
Simon on Centre Court at Wimbledon

Yesterday At Wimbledon

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Yesterday I was very lucky to be invited to Wimbledon by Hertz. I've been to Wimbledon once before, but never got access to the courts. This time around, I managed to tick a few things off my bucket list... With free-flowing Pimms in hand,…
Franschhoek view - Dieu Donne

Why Franschhoek Is One Of My Favourite Places On Earth

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South Africa kick started my love for personal travel. Aside from work ventures, my trip to South Africa in November 2009 was my first long-haul adventure since living in the USA six years earlier. The trip was planned for 11 days. To…
Hiking Over The o2 Arena In London - Simon Heyes

Hiking Over The O2 Arena In London

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Following my 'Best Male' blogger award win in April (still can't believe it!), the next step was to claim my prize - a hike over the O2 Arena in London for me and three friends. After finally sorting a date, two good friends, my better…
Camper van view - West Coast, New Zealand

My Incredible New Zealand Campervan Route

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New Zealand is built for campervans. Campervans are built for New Zealand. With a very large independent streak, it also seems I am built for New Zealand. Of all the things I was looking forward to in New Zealand - Queenstown, skydiving,…
Simon Heyes, wine tasting at Wither Hills, Marlborough, New Zealand

Wine Tasting In New Zealand’s Marlborough Region

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There is something very special about New Zealand. Many wine lovers may put that down to the copious amounts of delicious Sauvignon Blanc that reaches UK shores every week. Yes, this is a travel story about wine tasting in New Zealand's…