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Travel.Geek.NZ will be your travel inspiration if you are just as geeky as us about travelling and things like craft beer breweries & taprooms, yummy local food (vegetarian as well), funky accommodation, music (festivals, gigs and visiting local record stores) and more much more.

We do more than just posting stories about and taking photos of amazing countries or fun cool cities worldwide. We are passionate about being geeky. We are Travel.Geek.NZ.

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We love to share stories. Check out our latest blog posts and use it to plan your next trip. Enjoy reading our travel blog posts.

From Greek myth to craft beer: our story of a sweet, boozy experience at an amazing brewery in Atlanta

By Martijn - 4 April 2021 - 0 Comments
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Orpheus - Dreams of a Distant Past pouring

Visiting craft beer breweries while travelling is what makes life (and this blog) so special. Atlanta, Georgia was a multi-day stop at one of my road trips due to the Prog Power Festival. Perfect time to check out the craft beer scene in Atlanta. And this is what we found: Orpheus Brewing.

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Be Wise. Take your American road trip to the next level: pay like a local!

By Martijn - 23 March 2021 - 4 Comments
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Road to Monument Valley in USA

Road trips are about having fun and exploring a different state or a new country. Everyone loves to save money but who wants to think about saving money when roadtripping? Therefore, Wise has made it so easy to save money on everyday banking for digital nomads and travellers.

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These all-time favourite hotels in Las Vegas are a sure bet for a great start of your trip

By Martijn - 14 March 2021 - 0 Comments
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New York New York in Las Vegas

Looking for a great start of your Las Vegas trip? A hotel that offers more than just a good night sleep? Check out this list of my all-time favourite hotels in Las Vegas and see why they are better than the rest. Each hotel is unique and has something special to offer.

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How to get the best local bank account alternative for travellers

By Martijn - 6 March 2021 - 0 Comments
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Local bank account alternative

As a traveller, you hate wasting money on overseas payment fees and unfavourable conversion rates. Therefore you'll always be looking for a way to open a bank account as soon as you'll be spending a bit more time in a specific country. In some countries, it's tricky or impossible to open a bank account as a traveller. Until now… Now there is a local bank account alternative for travellers.

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The number one reason to visit Seville: it has everything you're looking for in a Spanish city

By Travel Geek - 23 February 2021 - 0 Comments
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Las Setas aka The Mushrooms in Seville Spain

When planning a city trip to Spain, a lot of people immediately think of Barcelona or Madrid. But there are more amazing cities in Spain, a lot more. Seville is one of the Spanish cities you should add to your must-visit list. Start reading this blog post and you'll know why.

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Best alternative for Simple URLs plugin. How to make the switch!

By Martijn - 14 February 2021 - 0 Comments
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Digital nomad working on airport

Recently, the Simple URLs plugin was closed permanently on the WordPress repository. No need to wonder why or to be sad, it’s time to find an alternative. A Simple URL alternative that is just as easy to use. And of course, one that makes it possible to keep using all simple URLs that are already on your site.

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How to live stream festivals like you are there

By Martijn - 13 August 2020 - 0 Comments
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Live stream festivals

No time to travel to festivals or concerts around the world? Here’s the ultimate answer to see your favourite band from wherever you are: live stream festivals. Even if there is a geoblock in place, we’ll show you how to enjoy some of the best festivals in the world through live streaming.

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Explore Christchurch like a pro: this ever-changing city has so much to offer

By Martijn - 25 June 2020 - 0 Comments
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Welcome to Riverside Market in Christchurch

Christchurch is literally an ever-changing city. That's what makes it the most interesting city of New Zealand. Join me on a discovery tour and see all the exciting things you can do in Christchurch.

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7 rookie travel mistakes you can easily avoid

By Travel Geek - 26 April 2020 - 0 Comments
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Lufthansa ready for departure

Travelling exposes you to different cultures and allows you to see attractions outside your home country. Many people also take trips to find mental peace. There are certain simple mistakes made by rookies when they first start to travel. Try to avoid these mistakes if you want to have a more pleasurable trip. Learn from the most common rookie travel mistakes.

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What to pack on your next trip? These items will make life easier!

By Martijn - 26 December 2019 - 0 Comments
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Airplane getting ready for departure

The famous (or is it infamous?) question of what to pack on my trip is asked a lot online. Just Google ‘packing list' and you'll see heaps of examples, templates and tips. All a waste of my time. All I need are a few basic things and I'm a happy travelling geek.

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This is why we're a different kind of travel blog!

Travel.Geek.NZ is a travel blog that does more than just blogging about travel. Yes, of course, we love to visit amazing destinations worldwide but it's not just seeing it's also experiencing. For us, it's all about living like a local and really tasting the city or country. Meeting new people and learning from their customs and travel tips.

Plus, we combine travelling with the other things we are passionate about:

  • Tasting great craft beer - visiting craft beer breweries, talking to the geniuses behind the amazing brews and spending time at taprooms worldwide to tast amazing craft beer.
  • Eating local food - tasting the local cuisine (vegetarian & vegan as well) is what we love to do when we are overseas. Our bloggers are real foodies, down to earth and only focussed on flavour.
  • Using and testing gadgets - Gadgets will make your travels more fun or easier. We'll blog about gadget news and the items we have tested ourselves. All blog posts come from our experience.
  • Experiencing music - Visiting record stores, going to see (local or international) bands play live, it's all part of our travelling days.
  • Sleeping in amazing accommodations - There are lots of places where you can spend the night. We like our accommodation to be a bit different than a regular hostel or hotel. All our accommodation reviews and tips are listed here.

And much more, there's so much more to do and see so not all blog posts fit the items listed above. Have a great time travelling. Travel.Geek.NZ will be your inspiration when planning your trip. The rest is up to you. Have fun.

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