Boat to Gili Islands – A fast boat cruising toward Gili Trawangan from Padang Bai, Bali, across crystal-clear waters under a sunny sky.
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Bali to Gili Trawangan: Your Easy Guide to Booking a Boat to Gili Islands – Deals, Tips and My Story

Planning your boat to Gili Islands trip from Bali?Let’s cut through the chaos and get you on the right ferry — fast, safe, and within budget. This side trip to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Gili Meno is one of the best escapes from Bali, especially for families. It’s peaceful, car-free, and full of postcard-perfect…

Bali Airport Transfer: Easy Guide for Families
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Bali Airport Transfer: Easy Guide for Families

Why This Post Exists Is figuring out your Bali Airport Transfer feeling like a stressful puzzle, especially when picturing landing with tired kids, the Bali heat hitting you, and juggling all those bags? Gidday! As an NZ dad planning our family trip, my first thought was exactly that: how do we get from Denpasar Airport (DPS) to…

Budget Travel Australia: How to Score Free Mobile Data with Optus (2025 Travel Hack!)
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Budget Travel Australia: How to Score Free Mobile Data with Optus (2025 Travel Hack!)

Why Budget Travel Australia Needs Smart Mobile Solutions When you think of budgeting for your Australian adventure, flights, accommodation, and food usually top the list. But mobile data? It’s a hidden expense that can quickly add up, especially if you’re relying on international roaming. Many budget travelers find themselves caught off guard by expensive prepaid…

Melbourne layover plan
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Our Family’s 7-Hour Melbourne Layover Battle Plan: A Kiwi Dad’s Pre-Trip Research

Heading to Bali from Christchurch with a 7-hour layover in Melbourne? Here’s how we’re planning to tackle it as a family—with specific comfort food, realistic travel strategies, and minimal stress. Think of this as our go-to game plan for a short Melbourne layover with kids. Quick Layover Context This is our first family taste of Australia, happening…

Porters Pass: Best Family-Friendly Tobogganing Near Christchurch (Hidden Gem in New Zealand
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Porters Pass Tobogganing: Best Family-Friendly Tobogganing Near Christchurch (Hidden Gem in New Zealand) (2025 Guide)

Just when we thought spring had arrived last year, Christchurch got hit with a surprise dump of snow. So we packed up our gear and drove to one of the best-kept secrets in the South Island for families—Porters Pass. We went last year in spring, and we’re already planning another toboggan family trip this winter….