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The Bay of Islands is a picture-perfect enclave of over 140 sub-tropical islands located towards the top of New Zealand’s epic North Island. Although Paihia acts as the central hub for most travellers, the quaint town of Russell is an equally perfect place to stay when exploring the region.

With delicious restaurants, serene beaches, commanding viewpoints and eclectic shops you’ll find plenty of amazing things to do in Russell to keep you busy. 

We’ve thoroughly explored Russell, Paihia and the entire Bay of Islands and love constantly seeking out hidden gems in the area. This guide aims to share all the must-dos and everything you need to know when exploring Russell and the surrounding area.

Things to Do in Russell

From foodies to adventure seekers, Russell and the Bay of Islands will keep you enthralled from the moment you arrive. 

The town itself is great with popular dining spots, shops

Known for its stunning beaches and walkways, Mangawhai is a must-see destination in New Zealand’s North Island.

Mangawhai is located only 90 minutes from Auckland, making it the perfect weekend getaway for locals, or it makes for a quick pitstop from the largest international airport in the country, and a good half-way point on a road-trip to Paihia and the Bay of Islands.

As well as the awesome outdoor activities Mangawhai has to offer, there is a historical museum, eclectic Mangawhai shops, and plenty of artisanal foods to try.

Follow this guide for the best things to do in the coastal town of Mangawhai. 

Things to Do in Mangawhai

1. Swim at Mangawhai Heads Beach

No trip to Mangawhai is complete without spending a few hours at Mangawhai Heads Beach. We love to come here for the weekends and just put up a beach umbrella, fold-out camping chair, and get

If you have never been to Disneyland Paris as a child, or you have been but cannot remember much of it, you might be wondering whether it is the perfect holiday for you and the kids and whether it’s doable as a single parent. It may be that your children have chatted to their friends about the land where dreams come true and are now begging you to visit. If they are huge Disney fans (who isn’t?), then a Disneyland Paris day ticket will undoubtedly add magic to the upcoming school holidays. But let’s take a better look at the place to find out whether it’s the perfect holiday destination for you and your kids.

6 reasons why we think you should visit Disneyland Paris with your kids

If it’s been a while since you last visited, the Disneyland Resort Paris now has two theme parks: Disneyland Paris and

Charming mountainside villages, glitzy winter sports resorts, world class ski schools, and glaciers for year-round skiing – Austria’s ski resorts have it all.  The small mountainous country has long been known for its outstanding hospitality, laid back charm, pristine pistes, and pioneering in ski manufacturing. Today Austria is a world leader in ski lift manufacturing and its ski resorts give its European counterparts a run for their money. It comes as no surprise that skiresort.info report, the world’s largest evaluation and test portal for ski resorts, found that the best ski resorts in the world 2022 are in Austria, with altogether 13 Austrian ski resorts ranking in the world’s top 20.

These world-class ski resorts are the best in Austria right now:

Austria’s best resorts have it all: the challenging terrain, the family slopes, cleverly designed lift systems, the après ski, the cuisine, and the best spa hotels to

There is something exciting about your kid’s transition from one developmental stage to the next, especially when they change from baby to toddler. Now they can walk and have outgrown their cot, it’s time to think about turning that nursery into a big kid room. Before going any further, be forewarned it won’t be long before you will be turning the same bedroom into a bedroom fit for a teen. But for now, let’s focus on how to turn that nursery into a big kid room.

Step by Step Guide to Creating a Kids Bedroom for Your Toddler

Redecorating an entire room can be a daunting task, especially for single parents who will likely need do the work whilst baby is sleeping. But whilst it sounds like a lot of work, it can be done over week or a month, depending on how much time you can free up for