Oceania Archives - Dan Flying Solo https://www.danflyingsolo.com/category/destinations/oceania/ Travel Blog & Travel Photography | Exploring the world solo... Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:05:52 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 23 Best islands to visit in 2023: unique island escapes https://www.danflyingsolo.com/unique-islands-to-visit/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/unique-islands-to-visit/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2023 18:53:43 +0000 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=15024 Looking for the best islands to visit packed with experiences? Discover these beautiful and unique islands famed for more than just beaches.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/unique-islands-to-visit/feed/ 64 Whangamomona Republic Day: that time I went to vote for a cat in an election… https://www.danflyingsolo.com/whangamomona-republic-day-new-zealand/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/whangamomona-republic-day-new-zealand/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:21:22 +0000 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=11144 The self-proclaimed Republic of Whangamomona is tucked away in Taranaki, New Zealand. On 'Republic Day', the 125-strong population – plus animals – welcome everyone for the grand election.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/adelaide-to-melbourne-great-ocean-road/feed/ 10 Ten unforgettable Australia travel experiences not to be missed! https://www.danflyingsolo.com/best-australia-travel-experiences/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/best-australia-travel-experiences/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:43:35 +0000 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=17550 Australia is a bucket-list travel destination for many, and there are some incredible Australia travel experiences no one should miss!

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/best-luxury-island-aruba-fiji-maldives-mauritius/feed/ 10 New Zealand North Island Itinerary: Auckland to Wellington (7 or 14 Days) https://www.danflyingsolo.com/new-zealand-north-island-itinerary/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/new-zealand-north-island-itinerary/#respond Sun, 14 Apr 2019 16:57:00 +0000 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=23499 Discover New Zealand in 7/14 days on this epic North Island Itinerary. From Auckland to Wellington (to cross), find the best places to visit.

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