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Celebrating Matariki in the Bay of Islands 🇳🇿
Matariki is known as the Māori New Year in Te Ao Māori (the Māori world view).
Closely connected with the maramataka (the Māori lunar calendar), the reappearance of the Matariki stars in the early morning sky brings the past year to a close and marks the beginning of the new year.
Mātauranga Māori (ancestral knowledge and wisdom) is at the heart of celebrations of the Matariki public holiday
🌴 Monday Vibes 🌴
Wasting Time In The Cook Islands 🇨🇰
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Kororareka, Bay Of Islands 🇳🇿
🌅 Hard to believe this was once referred to as ‘the hell hole of the South Pacific’ …
Good Morning from the Bay Of Islands, NZ 🇳🇿
What a stunning sunrise this week while walking the Paihia beach front.
Merry Christmas One & All 🎅
Love from the Bay Of Islands, 🇳🇿
Saw it… had to buy it…
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The Good The Bad & The Ugly…
Mui Ne, Vietnam 🇻🇳
Not everywhere you visit around the world is amazing or beautiful, as many influencers have us believe.
This shot of Mui Ne is the best I have of what was a very over hyped place. I love Vietnam, but if I had one tip for anyone it would be to avoid visiting Mui Ne.
We found the locals rude, the sand dunes trip and ‘Fairy Stream’ a complete fabrication of what they were sold for. It was one of the most heavily plastic polluted places I have ever seen. Parts of the beaches were no longer sand, but just plastic.
Rubbish dumped on every cliff side and Road corner. 😢
This picture is all you need from Mui Ne… save your time to visit so many more wonderful places Vietnam has to offer.
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Country Roads… 🇦🇺
Embracing the endless beauty of Australian country roads 🚗🌳🏞️ Where's your favorite road trip destination?
Let's share our travel tales below! 👇
🇳🇿 If there is a more iconic image of New Zealand’s Capital, I would love to see it ❤️
After 3 days in the capital, I can say I actually never experienced the ‘Windy Wellington’ side. Blue skies and beautiful sunshine ☀️
But I did experience:
🏙️ An incredible city,
🍃 beautiful scenery,
🖼️ The amazing Te Papa Museum,
🎬 The Weta Workshop,
⛰️ Mount Victoria,
🚠 the iconic Wellington Cable Car
🍻 and insane craft beer scene 🍺
Until next time 👋 🌬️
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It must be happy hour in Hoi An 🇻🇳
know the way to a backpackers heart🍹
Cocktails flowing at the poolside of one of the best hostels in Vietnam 🇻🇳
A place so nice I’ve stayed there twice 😂
What’s your choice of cocktail on a 2-4-1 offer in the sunshine!? ☀️
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🌅 The Magic Of Angkor Wat
Find out the reason why sunrise at Angkor Wat is on so many people’s bucket lists, and why it needs to be on yours too
“Welcome to the enchanting land of Cambodia, where ancient history meets modern vibrancy. In this travel blog, we’re about to embark on a journey to the heart of Southeast Asia. More specifically to the captivating town of Siem Reap. “ 🇰🇭
Read more by clicking the link in my bio 🫵
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Why catching the magic of sunrise at Angkor Wat MUST be on your travel bucket list. Explore this amazing country one step at a time
Explore this complete guide to watching the sun rise at Angkor Wat and how to maxmise your time in Siem Reap.
Exploring Bali 🇮🇩
The last destination on the South East Asian trip brings us to the beautiful island of Bali ❤️
A place that has been on the radar for way too long before visiting 🪷
Thinking of visiting New Zealand this summer? A trip to beautiful Aotearoa would not be complete without visiting the BOI.
Here is my comprehensive guide on where to 'Eat, Drink & Stay In The Bay Of Islands
After 7 months in the Bay Of Islands I have put together my comprehensive list of where to 'Eat Drink and Stay in the Bay Of Islands' NZ!
The beautiful Angkor Wat at sunrise 🌅
Do you use Threads? Drop me a follow for the most relatable travel memes
🧭Globe Trotter & Travel Enthusiast🧭 ✈️ Travel Memes ✈️ Travel Tips ✈️ Travel Pics. 132 Followers.
Tag Your 1st @ to take you here…
Watch, follow, and discover more trending content.
First time since 2004 I won’t be at a home Edgbaston Test… especially the ashes… but I’m there in spirit!
📍Hanoi, Vietnam
Chai Lai Orchid Elephant Sanctuary Thailand 🇹🇭
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Thank You Bay Of Islands!
The Good The Bad & THe Ugly In Aotearoa- Find out why a car accident changed our plans drastically
8 months, 144 islands, and 1 car accident. Read about the good, the bad, and the ugly since leaving the UK for Aotearoa
Loving life here in the Bay Of Islands 🏝️
The incredible views from Mount Maunganui, Bay Of Plenty mountain⛰️
Come to New Zealand for summer they said…
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🌧️ ☀️ Escape the liquid sunshine at Sandpit Poolroom & Bar 🎱
Now open 7 Days a Week!
This would be great for travel minded individuals who don’t currently fit the age criteria!
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Lifting age eligibility rules would help attract a wider range of skilled workers and professionals, Tourism and Transport Forum boss says
Sydneys Hottest Hostel- Mad Monkeys
Why Mad Monkeys Downtown is a must stay destination in the heart of Sydney's cosmopolitan hotspot in Potts Point, Kings Cross!
Let me be the first in the world to wish you all a Happy New Year!
Thank you to everyone for following, booking and adventuring with me over the past year and more.
This is my dream, and without you all it remains that. Your support is what makes it reality!
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Merry Christmas to all 🎄
Advent Challenge 📆
📍 Day 19
Getting to follow England to World Cup victory in
Australia was an incredible experience and one that will forever live with me!
Meeting the lads was incredible fun!
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My name is Ryan Cook and I am the guy behind www.travelwithcooky.com and @travelwithcooky and @cooky1989 on Instagram.
Since the age of 18, I’ve been travelling the world and sharing my adventures, experiences, and travel tips. I have visited 50 countries and have no intention of stopping any time soon!
I love to travel and see new, exciting and beautiful places and never leave home without a camera in hand.
Ever since I was young I was lucky enough to go abroad on family trips; from road trips through France to cruising the Caribbean, and see so many diverse cultures and beautiful destinations our planet has to offer.
As most teenagers do, family trips begin to be replaced by journeys with friends or solo. From ski trips to; USA, Switzerland and Andorra, to more stereotypical teenage travels to the likes of Majorca and Zakinthos to name but a few. But there was one solo trip that really launched my love for travelling to a new level and I have never looked back since…AUSTRALIA!
At the age of 18, I left home to travel down under, originally as a way of not applying (or be pushed) into a university, to study a subject I really wasn’t sure I liked. A tutor at college kept insisting I HAD to apply to a university as time was running out, and out of nowhere, I glanced at a poster with ‘Australia’ written on it from the corner of my eye.
‘I’m taking a gap year out to travel Australia’ was my response to which had very little substance…until it began ringing in my ears. Australia. Why not?
I travelled the entire country and fell in love with every aspect of it. The people, the culture, the weather. I worked as I went but I was there to do what I loved most. Travel.
I also chose the ‘backward’ way of doing so (this is just me!) I didn’t want to do a trip that everyone does when travelling Oz, or any country for that matter. Backpacking Australia usually consists of starting in Melbourne, Victoria. Then travel via hop on-off buses all the way up the east coast to Cairnes. Instead I did it a little all over the place. Sydney to Cairns, down the Queensland coast and into NSW and the Gold Coast. Then down to Melbourne. Over to Perth. An epic train journey on the Indian Pacific to Adelaide. Then up to the Red Centre via ‘The Ghan’. Eventually making my way back to Sydney again.
Typical me…my way! One of the amazing advantages of solo travel.
From this point on my view on what was expected and what I wanted never looked clearer and I have never looked back. I don’t believe all the hype over going to (or being pushed into) going to University just because society dictates its ‘the done thing’? Don’t get me wrong, I have the utmost respect for those who choose that path. However that just was not for me, and I believe that the world is the biggest educator we have. It’s the only place in which you get taught the harsh reality and lessons of life… one thing we all have in common.
Since that life-changing trip I developed a love for travel and seeing new places. This was where travel turned more into an addiction. Visiting places all over Europe, Caribbean, Mexico, USA, Cape Verde, Tunisia, Egypt, Thailand to name but a few.
Thailand really rekindled my love of travel once again, especially being another lone ranger adventure. The country is just unbelievable in every single way and anyone you speak to who has visited will never have a bad word to say, that I am sure!
I have now travelled to over 50 different countries and counting. I also have no plans of stopping any time soon!
I love to travel and am also an avid amateur photographer. Throughout my website, I will combine the two and let you see the world through my eyes and through my lens! You will find blogs and reviews on places I have personally visited and equipment I actually use. You will not find posts for advertisements on ANYTHING I would not put my own name to! I will also pass on any kind of advice or offers I find to save YOU money!
I hope you find my blogs enjoyable, insightful and interesting and hope my experiences (or usually mistakes) will make sure your travels are smooth sailing!
Hope to see you on your travels. Add me on Instagram @travelwithcooky to follow my journey and be sure to say hi. If you’re ever close, please give me a shout and meet up!
