Day trips from Auckland

The Hobbiton Movie Set, where the trilogy of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbiton was filmed is without doubt one of the main attractions when you are at New Zealand’s North Island whether you are a fan of the lord of the Rings or not. Once more if you don’t have a car you are doomed to spend money on expensive tours but I have the most affordable solution for you;  https://www.intercity.co.nz/tours/waitomo-and-hobbiton-tour. There are two options; either to return to Auckland the same day or stay at Rotorua. I chose the second option.

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A Two-Day Guide to Rotorua

A very popular destination of New Zealand’s North Island is this small city around four hours by bus from Auckland. Lots of day trips are organized from Auckland, but Rotorua is worth some nights to spend at it. It is traditional, full of Māori Culture and breathtaking geothermal sights.

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Exploring Sydney in three days

When I booked my trip for Australia, I couldn’t imagine that I would have been such impressed by this country, by its friendly people, its organized style of life, its infrastructures. I totally loved it and I wish that I could go back soon to explore more of this country that has too much to offer. My first stop was of course Sydney. Let’s discover the best of this city!

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A taste of Brisbane, Queensland

Australia is huge, so you need to travel by plane from one place to another due to long distances especially when your time is limited. I had lots of hours of transfer time to Brisbane, so I had the chance to take a taste of another beautiful Australian city. Here are some of the things that you can’t miss when in Brisbane, even for a few hours.

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A short Melbourne getaway

During the time I spent in Australia, I realized that there is a kind of informal rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney regarding which is better. Even though I opted Sydney, I must admit that Melbourne also has magnificent landmarks that I need to share with you.

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Barcelona! Love at first Sight!

Barcelona is love at first sight. No matter how many times you visit it, Barcelona will never let you down and will offer you a variety of things to do. Let’s see how you can take advantage of this gorgeous Spanish city.

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Girona (Day trip from Barcelona)

Either you choose a train, a bus or your car to reach this beautiful colorful city, you will not need more than one and a half hour from Barcelona until you start strolling around its narrow streets, its old bridges and its lovely multicolor buildings. Here are the things that you cannot miss during your visit.

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Andorra (Day trip from Barcelona)

Andorra La Vella, Andorra’s lovely capital is another option when being in Barcelona. The commercial paradise is ideal for a day trip or a weekend, especially for those interested in skiing.What can you do in Andorra in just a few hours? Let’s find out!

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Explore Marrakech in three days

When I think of Marrakech the first word that comes to my mind is shopping, shopping and endless shopping. So be prepared to have empty luggage with you when visiting this vibrant Moroccan city. Let’s discover how to maximize what the city has to offer.

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Day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech

If you wish to do another day trip, you have the opportunity to spend a day by the sea at Essaouira, a very beautiful seaside city located three hours by car from Marrakech. There are lots of organized day trips from Marrakesh and you may find the ideal for you at Getyourguide or on similar platforms. They usually provide transportation and free time in the city, which is enough to take advantage of everything that the city offers.

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