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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.
The iconic Batles cover to Abbey Road

Cheap and cheerful things to do in London

12 March 2013 Simon Petersen 10

Nothing in life is free – least of all in London. Thankfully, there are some cheap and cheerful things to do in the city.

A castle in lovely Wales

Must-see Wales: castles, countryside and cuisine

8 March 2013 Simon Petersen 4

Head west and cross the border to Wales and you’ll find heaps of fun things to see and do…

Drinking with God at The Church in Dublin

7 March 2013 Simon Petersen 2

I hereby declare having a Guinness at The Church as one of the best things to do in Dublin, Ireland.

The ever mysterious and beautiful Halong Bay

The best places to visit in Vietnam

5 March 2013 Simon Petersen 19

Vietnam is so hot right now. These are some of the best places to visit.

Funny: Martinis prevent sunburn

Beware the sun Down Under (this could save your life)

28 February 2013 Simon Petersen 3

Sunburn is proof that too much of a good thing can be a very bad thing indeed – especially in Australia and New Zealand.

A view of the city of Perth, Australia

5 interesting ways to liven up your getaway to Perth

27 February 2013 Simon Petersen 0

Things to see and do in Perth, Western Australia..

You might as well face it you're addicted to travel

15 signs you’re addicted to travel

26 February 2013 Simon Petersen 24

You know you’re addicted to travel when…

Windsor Castle - home of the Queen of England

Windsor is more than just a castle

21 February 2013 Simon Petersen 5

The Queen wasn’t home when I went to visit Windsor Castle so naturally I thought I’d have a look around anyway…

Bad hair day in Brussels, Belgium

The awkward haircut abroad

19 February 2013 Simon Petersen 8

That awkward moment when you need to get a haircut in a non-English speaking country…

The Hong Kong city skyline

Hong Kong? Phooey!

14 February 2013 Simon Petersen 11

Some places you just can’t help but fall in love with. For me, Hong Kong was not one of those places.

Kanchaburi Safari Park Open Zoo in Thailand

The best places to visit in Thailand

12 February 2013 Simon Petersen 29

The latest and greatest, absolute best places to travel to in Thailand.

San Francisco's famous "seven sisters"

The painted ladies of San Francisco

7 February 2013 Simon Petersen 4

There are some pretty ladies in San Francisco that my fiancé doesn’t mind me admiring.

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