Vi Travel Tips

Author: Vi

  • Is it safe to go to New Zealand now?

    Is it safe to go to New Zealand now?

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    Christchurch city itself isn’t the best place to visit, but International Airport is open as the rest of New Zealand is waiting for visitors

  • What is most dangerous animal in Africa

    What is most dangerous animal in Africa

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    Before my first trip to Africa I was trying to find information what is most dangerous animal in Africa. Lions? Crocodiles? Elephants? Rhinos? No. For my big surprise it was hippopotamus. It is one of largest animal in the world (only whales, elephants and rhinos are bigger), but still I didn’t think it could cause…

  • Is it safe to travel to Christchurch

    Is it safe to travel to Christchurch

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    Last week after earthquake in Christchurch it was a lot of traffic coming to website with question – is it safe to travel there?

  • Christchurch struck by another earthquake

    Christchurch struck by another earthquake

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    It less then 6 months passed after last big earthquake in Christchurch last September and it happened again.

  • Travel Essentials. Sunglass Neck Strap

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    Vi

    Sunglass neck strap is small thing and it costs pennies, but is worth always to have one in your pocket. I am in to photography and always used to leave my sunglasses somewhere on the ground when taking pictures. Not one was broken because of that when myself or somebody else stepped on it.  It…

  • Best time for cherry blossom (sakura) viewing in Japan

    Best time for cherry blossom (sakura) viewing in Japan

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    A lot of people dream about trip to Japan. But what is best time to go where? It depends what you want to see and how many things you want to see. If you are up for cherry blossom viewing, so it is much easier to find out what is best time to visit Japan.…

  • Have you done your vaccination on time?

    Have you done your vaccination on time?

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    You started planning your next trip almost a year in advance. Bought you plane, rail and other tickets, booked accommodation in hotels/hostels, made list of places to visit and things to do on you trip. Your departure date quickly approaching.  Couple weeks before your trip you decided to check with travel doctor what kind of…

  • Don’t keep all your warm clothes inside checked luggage

    Don’t keep all your warm clothes inside checked luggage

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    Especially if you are  flying from summer in South hemisphere to winter in the North or otherwise. Like recently I was flying from Australia (where it is summer at the moment) to freezing Europe.When you are boarding plane in the country where outside temperature is +30 °C (86 °F) not many of us are thinking…

  • Camping in Sydney

    Camping in Sydney

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    You can camp in the center of Sydney. Campsite is located on Cackatoo Island in the middle of Sydney harbor.