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India Unexplored: 24 Incredible Offbeat Destinations

Ever thought of traveling off the beaten path and glimpsing a side of India that few tourists see? From pristine beaches to quirky villages, hidden architectural marvels and more, there is no shortage of such unseen places in India. These pristine surroundings are waiting to be discovered. Check out these 24 offbeat India destinations that are just begging for you to visit them!

1.   Anthargange:…

Inhotim – tudo que você precisa saber para visitar o maior (e melhor) museu a céu aberto do mundo!

Já visitei Inhotim 11 vezes e até agora não tinha escrito um post no blog sobre esse museu que eu amo tanto (uma vergonha, sério…). Pronto, agora está redimida a minha dívida com o espaço 🙂 Confira abaixo todas as informações que você precisa saber para aproveitar ao máximo a sua visita ao museu!   Inhotim está instalado em 140 hectares de fazenda transformados em museu e jardim botânico no…

Located on the island of Oahu, Diamond Head is a young but extinct volcano that makes for a fantastic and inexpensive day trip. Entering into the crater through a large tunnel in one side of the volcano wall, immediately the place just opens up and the sky is revealed around you. One small corner of the interior is a former military base / current government broadcasting station and is therefore…

Try These Unique & Offbeat Auckland Activities & Destinations!

Tiritiri Matangi Island

Tiritiri Matangi Island

Island-hopping in the Hauraki Gulf is a popular pastime but many tourists — even some native Aucklanders — never make it past Rangitoto and Waiheke islands. Yes, Tiritiri Matangi is a bit further away than those two (it’s a 75-minute ferry ride), however the trip is more than worth it. This wildlife sanctuary is home to nearly a hundred different species of birds and therefore a must for both nature lovers and ornithologists alike.

I couldn’t name more than 5 species of birds if my life depended on it but that does not make the island any less enjoyable

Not just a visual experience but an audible experience as well thanks to all the birds

  The entire island is a nature preserve and the number of daily visitors is strictly controlled — that is why it is unique and offbeat without being completely off the beaten path and hard to reach.

Tiritiri Matangi Island can be reached by ferry from Auckland Harbour

Odyssey Sensory Maze

Unlike anything else you have ever experienced, the Odyssey Sensory Maze is exactly what the name suggests: an invigorating journey that will stimulate all of your senses and leave you wanting more. It only takes about 30 minutes to travel through this diverse collection of differently themed sections, each distinctly different from the one before it. Each section features unique obstacles, lighting, music and yes, even smells. There is a jungle zone, a cave zone, a space zone, and…well…you’ll just have to discover the rest for yourself 😉

(I did not make this video, although I do produce travel videos for clients around the globe — that is what pays for my global adventures, not this blog) 😎

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Take a trip back in time by riding the Glenbrook Vintage Railway

Glenbrook Vintage Railway

Take a trip back in time by visiting the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. It’s nearly an hour south of the city but you’ll feel a world away! Come early and learn about the classic trains and the history of the railway from local volunteers before riding the train up to Waiuku. The train carriages are all perfectly restored and in immaculate condition. They even have open-air carriages that are perfect for capturing amazing photographs of the countryside. After arriving in Waiuku you can spend the day exploring and then either catch the return train to Glenbrook or continue back up to Auckland.

WW 480 built in 1910

180 PSI engine of the WW 480

Glenbrook Station

Luggage rack inside one of the carriages

Carriage interior

Carriage interior

Open carriage

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Matakana Village Market, another offbeat Auckland activity — via Nayika

Matakana Village

Located about 45 minutes north of the city, there is so much to do in here that you could easily turn a Matakana day-trip into a 3- or 4-day mini vacation. The village is most known for its Farmers’ Market every Saturday, however there is much more to explore than just that. From dozens of vineyards and countless boutique restaurants and family-owned B&Bs, Matakana is an amazing place that is always hard to leave.

The deserted Karekare Beach via Umar

Karekare Beach

Auckland and the surrounding area has no shortage of beaches, however Karekare is completely overlooked by most foreign tourists. The result is a pristine beach nestled in the countryside with virtually no signs of life around it. It is the perfect location for a relaxing day-trip or a brief escape from the hustle and bustle of The City of Sails. Plus if you get bored with the beach just follow the trail through the lush vegetation and you will be rewarded with some spectacular waterfalls.

  Travel Tip: the dark sand gets incredibly hot in the afternoon sun, so this destination is best visited early in the day.

Any other offbeat Auckland activities to recommend?

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Auckland Travel Guide: Top Sights & Activities for First Time Visitors to New Zealand

Beautiful natural scenery and sights, fun water-based activities, top-notch shopping, addictive nightlife, amazing food, and so much more: Just because you only have a short time in New Zealand’s most impressive city doesn’t mean that you should miss out on some of the best things the city has to offer. This is an Auckland travel guide designed for first timer’s and/or anyone with a limited time…