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Taranaki video guide – Lonely Planets #2 region in the world

Taranaki video guide – Lonely Planets #2 region in the world

New Zealand Travel Guide | North Island NZ

Published: January 2017

Every October, Lonely Planet releases their Best In Travel list of what is hot in travel for the year ahead. Back in November, I got to visit one of their top countries in the world and capture an epic travel video of Oman. With my recent move to New Zealand, I jumped at the chance to take over the Lonely Planet Snapchat account and explore their 2nd best region in the world, Taranaki.

In all honesty, I had no idea what to expect from a place that bills itself as ‘a little bit out there’ and not many of my kiwi friends could fill me in either. Only 2% of international visitors make it out to Taranaki so I was excited to see what was on offer.

I’ve mashed together some of my highlights and the Snapchat video which should give you a little insight into this Best In Travel destination.

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Video guide to #BestInTravel destination Taranaki, New Zealand. Including the Surf Highway, Mount Taranaki and New Plymouth
Video guide to #BestInTravel destination Taranaki, New Zealand. Including the Surf Highway, Mount Taranaki and New Plymouth
Video guide to #BestInTravel destination Taranaki, New Zealand. Including the Surf Highway, Mount Taranaki and New Plymouth

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Taranaki video guide – Lonely Planets #2 region in the world

30th January 2017/by Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo)

Hey! I'm Dan and I am a little bit obsessed with exploring the world, meeting people on the road and can usually be found lost and attached to a camera. I've been lucky enough to visit 50+ countries and aim to share the best travel tips, stories and guides here on the blog. If you want to be kept up to date every month + get access to the latest deals and competitions sign up on the form just down there or feel free to stalk me a bit more if you need help planning a trip, click here to get in touch!

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