Author name: Jo-Anne Blunn

New Zealand

New Zealand is a place of diverse landscapes from volcanic calderas, glaciers, fiords and mountains to stunning beaches and rivers. This volcanic chain of islands owes its origin to the convergence of the Pacific and Indo-Australian plates and its isolation has created a unique variety of land dwelling birds found no where else on earth. […]

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Switzerland

Switzerland is renowned for its stunning alps and bright green, grassy plains peppered with cows wearing bells. Having the tallest mountains in Europe and the highest environmental standards, its pristine air quality is the benchmark for the rest of the continent. For more information visit here.

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European Gardens

Europe is famous for its grand palaces, chateaus, castles and manors but the gardens that surround them are equally stunning and opulent.  From the terraced fountains to the expansive courtyards, avenues of hedges, intricate statues and vivid flower displays, the gardens provide a host of outdoor rooms that evoke a sense of tranquility that is

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European Rivers and Lakes

Most European cities are built on grand rivers or lakes. These waterways have been used for centuries to provide fundamental resources to growing populations as well as transport routes. Although now much altered, one can still appreciate the once-wild beauty of these waterways that have and will continue to outlive the history of men that

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European Coasts

The European coastline is often romanticised in films; convertible cars racing around winding, limestone cliffs, gorgeous women lounging on infamous beaches, extravagant yachts peppering harbours, terracotta roofs of quaint villages stacked on dramatic coastlines…the scenery is a major draw card for tourists and locals alike.

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Northern Territory

The Northern Territory boasts a diverse and culturally rich landscape with two World Heritage Sites; Uluru-KataTjuta and Kakadu National Parks. The striking monolith Uluru, otherwise known as Ayers Rock, has also become an iconic landmark for international visitors seeking a true outback experience. The best thing about the territory though is the places people can’t

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