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Articles by Simon Petersen

About Simon Petersen
Travel blogger, journalist, sports and movie fiend. Chronicling the life and times of a Kiwi at home and abroad.
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Top 5 highlights of being a travel blogger

27 January 2016 Simon Petersen 1

As I consider pulling the plug on this blog, let’s take a look at some of the highlights of my time as a travel blogger…

5 free things to do on a rainy holiday

5 free things to do on a rainy holiday

21 January 2016 Simon Petersen 0

Stuck indoors while it’s raining out? Check out these 5 free things to do on a rainy holiday.

Visit New Zealand’s most spectacular wine regions in 2016

Visit New Zealand’s most spectacular wine regions in 2016

14 January 2016 Simon Petersen 0

Whilst there are lots of wineries in New Zealand, here are two of the best regions for backpackers to visit.

Visiting Lake Tahoe in the fall

Visiting Lake Tahoe in the fall

26 October 2015 Simon Petersen 0

Looking back at the two days and nights I holidayed in Lake Tahoe in October.

5 reasons why this could be the best Rugby World Cup ever

5 reasons why this is the best Rugby World Cup ever

8 October 2015 Simon Petersen 2

I both love and loathe the Rugby World Cup. But here are five reasons why this one might be the best ever…

Hanauma Bay snorkelling

Snorkelling in Hanauma Bay: dos and don’ts

7 October 2015 Simon Petersen 1

Helping you plan a Hanauma Bay snorkelling trip. #Hawaii

5 reasons why Melbourne could be the best city ever

5 reasons why Melbourne could be the best city ever

15 September 2015 Simon Petersen 1

For five years in a row now Melbourne has topped The Economist’s list of the most liveable cities in the world. After spending just five days there, I can see why…

My favourite places to eat and drink in Waikiki

My favourite restaurants and bars in Waikiki

24 August 2015 Simon Petersen 0

Check out some of the best restaurants and bars in Waikiki, Hawaii.

Top 10 things to do in London this summer

5 reasons to love summer in London

4 August 2015 Simon Petersen 0

The United Kingdom isn’t known for its glorious summers. Still, in the four years I lived over there, not once did I feel short-changed by […]

Living in London: choosing a football team

Living in London: choosing a football team

28 July 2015 Simon Petersen 0

New to London? I’ll help you pick a London football club to support in the Premier League.

Top 5 Auckland day trips

The basics of overseas travel: preparing your personal health kit

13 July 2015 Simon Petersen 0

It’s so important to prepare and bringing a health kit with you when you travel. Here’s a few health tips.

Visiting Pearl Harbour: 5 things I learned

Visiting Pearl Harbor: 5 things I learned

30 June 2015 Simon Petersen 0

Check out these 5 interesting things I learned about Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

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