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We love to travel and we love to blog about it. Have a look at the many blog posts we have created so far. Perfect travel inspiration for your next trip. Browse our travel blog, have fun and start planning your next trip.

The Bondi Icebergs Club

Discover spectacular sights on a 7-day bus tour from Sydney to Byron Bay! I loved my Stray Aussie tour!

By Emily / 25 December 2018
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I travelled with Stray in Asia before, who organise great tours that give you the comfort of a group tour, with the best hand-picked destinations, experiences and activities already planned for you. A great bonus is that they always try to include some sort of off-the-beaten-path and local experiences making it a very unique experience.

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3 Days in the Bay of Islands

By Tara / 17 December 2018
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North of Auckland lies a paradise with golden beaches, endless sunshine and tons of native wildlife. Welcome to the Bay of Islands!

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What to Pack for a Trip to Australia

By Emily / 11 December 2018
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Packing is probably the most exciting part of any trip planning – the nervous excitement of gathering your things, waking up in the night and scribbling on your packing list, and the final zip of your bag… nothing beats it! We’re pretty good at this travel thing now, so we put together a list of […]

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Jess Finds Out The Truth About Travelling the South Island in Winter: Freezing Cold or Unforgettable Experience?

By Emily / 29 November 2018
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We wanted to find out the truth about Queenstown and South Island. What happens when Kiwis experience Queenstown for the first time? Are they as blown away by the scenery and as excited about Ferg Burger as people from other countries? And what about the rest of the South, is the landscape really that awe-inspiring? […]

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How to have 48 amazing hours in Vang Vieng as an adventure-loving traveller

By Emily / 29 November 2018
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Ah, Vang Vieng. Considered by many to be the highlight destination in Laos on the famous “Banana Pancake Trail” through Southeast Asia. Vang Vieng is home to adventurous outdoor activities set amongst gorgeous natural scenery.

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9 Reasons Australia is worthy of your Bucket List

By Emily / 12 November 2018
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Let’s face it, Australia has been on the top of your dream list for a while now. Here are 9 reasons why Australia is worthy of your bucket list.

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Diving in the Great Barrier Reef

Your Bucket List for East Coast Australia

By Emily / 11 November 2018
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The East Coast of Australia is at the top of many travellers’ bucket lists. Between diving the Great Barrier Reef, sailing through the Whitsunday Islands and exploring Sydney – it’s not hard to see why.

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The Blue Mountains National Park

A Day in the Blue Mountains

By Emily / 25 October 2018
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No visit to Sydney is complete without a day trip to the nearby Blue Mountains.

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Proboscis monkeys on a tree, Borneo, Malaysia

6 Reasons to put Borneo on your Bucket List

By Emily / 15 October 2018
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With Stray, we visit the Malaysian state of Sabah. Sabah is home to ancient rainforests, awe-inspiring hikes, and arguably the best scuba diving spots on the planet. Whatever inspires you to travel, you’ll find it off the beaten track in Borneo.

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The 2019 Stray Travel Guide is HERE!

By Tara / 5 October 2018
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Hot off the presses, the brand spanking new 2019 Stray New Zealand Travel Guide has landed!

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Free Things to do in Cairns

By Emily / 11 September 2018
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Tropical Cairns is the last stop on our northbound tours.  There are a bunch of once in a lifetime experiences available to do in Cairns, but a lot of them don’t come cheap! Luckily for you, we’ve got the scoop on plenty of free or relatively cheap things to do when you’re not jumping out […]

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New Zealand phone plans, data and internet: Everything you need to know!

By Emily / 10 September 2018
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Most backpackers coming to New Zealand won’t want to rely on finding free wifi to stay connected. While free wifi exists (see the list at the bottom of this article), if you’re heading off the beaten track it’s much harder to find, and that’s where all the Instagram worthy photos come from! Check out our […]

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Stray Australia officially launches at the ‘other’ Wedding of the Year!

By Tara / 31 August 2018
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In August, at a private event hosted in downtown Sydney, a select group of agents, industry partners and staff witnessed what has been labelled the ‘other’ wedding of the year.

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24 Hours on Stewart Island

By Tara / 14 August 2018
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New Zealand’s third largest island doesn’t always make it onto every traveller’s itinerary but, here at Stray, we’re here to change that. Travel blogger, Krysti Jaims, jumped on the Stray bus in search of adventure on Stewart Island and, boy, did she find it! Please note: Stewart Island isn’t included in our current range of […]

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Should you travel New Zealand in winter if you’re a fan of sunshine and warmth?

By Travel Mate (guest blogger) / 20 July 2018
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What happens when you take an Island girl, used to tropical temperatures, and send her on the Stray bus in the middle of winter in NZ? Was it a recipe for disaster or an unexpected match made in heaven? Let’s find out!

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