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•  Firstly you need to do the Nevis Bungy and Swing, the biggest and baddest in the world. It's a 40 minute drive to the location, followed by a ride out to the platform in a cable car. The bungy is a cool 134m drop. You can do the swing backwards, forwards, upside down, alone, or with a friend!
• If jumping from a height is as terrifying for you as it is for me, you might prefer the Kawarau Zipride to glide along the air rather than drop. You can also go solo or buddy up, or go with 6 of your friends at once! If you don't mind getting a little wet you should try river sledging down the rapids of the Kawarau River.
• If you're after some more action packed adventures, hop on the Skippers Canyon Jet tour.
• If you're looking for a boat tour that's a little different, try the Hydro Attack- a submersible watercraft that's in the shape of  a shark that'll take you on a tour of Lake Wakatipu. You'll leap up 18 feet in the air and dive down 5. 
• Of course checking out Milford Sound is a definite must. You can hike around, you can bike around, you can kayak, you can cruise, you can also take a helicopter ride around. Personally i would do a kayak or cruise!
• Head to Arrowtown, the former gold mining town. Here you can go gold panning, go on tours around historic buildings and through the Chinese Miners Settlement, there are museums, galleries, wineries, and more!
• 5 minutes from central Queenstown you'll find a gondola that will take you above the town and to the Skyline complex where you can see breathtaking views, have a bite to eat, enjoy a Kiwi Haka Maori performance, and then ride back down in the luge.
• If all the adrenaline packed activities haven't worn you out, head to the fear factory New Zealand's 'scariest' haunted house. 
• For all you Lord of the Rings fans you can also take an Offroad 4 x 4 Wakatipu discovery of the rings. You'll see the White Mountains, Minas Tirith, Pillars of the Kings, Gladden Fields, Ford of Bruinen, Warg attack, Exodus of Edorus.

• No trip to Dublin would be complete if you didn't go to the Guinness Storehouse with the ultimate Guinness tasting experience and 360 degree views you'd be crazy not too!You even get a pint of Guinness which is included in the ticket price!
• Phoenix Park is a popular place to go and is an urban park located 2-4km west of the city centre. Inside you can find the Dublin Zoo, the Papal Cross and many different monuments like the Wellington Monument.
• Kilmainham Gaol is a former prison turned Museum and held many Irish revolutionaries who were later executed by the British and the Irish Free State.
• National Musuem of Ireland- Archaeolgy features displays on prehistoric Ireland and seasonal displays from around the world such as Egypt, Cyprus and the Roman world.
• Feel free to check out Dublin Castle which was the powerhouse of Ireland, Trinity College Library which is the largest library in Ireland and St Patrick's Cathedral which is the largest church in Ireland to further get a feel for the rich history in this city.
• The National History Museum and Botanical Gardens are always a fan favourite of mine, the National Botanic Gardens especially would be a lovely attraction to do in the summer.
• If you can feel free to grab a ticket to a game in Croke Park.
• Check out St. Michan's vaults with it's mummified corpses and then after take a wander down to the Jameson's Distillery.

• Edinburgh Castle! The castle is spectacular obviously, it's on a big hill with stunning views of the city. I recommend buying fast track tickets because if you don't time your arrival right you could be stuck in a queue for a while. While you're waiting you should definitely grab an ice cream from the truck outside the entrance!
• Like London, Edinburgh have their own dungeons too! It looks like it's exactly the same as the London Dungeons, except you travel through Scotland's horrible history instead. 
• If you're after more scares Edinburgh host a couple of creepy night tours around the city. If you're up for it head on a city of the dead ghost tour of the old underground vaults. For a less scary but equally as interesting time, check out Mary King's Close.
• If you're a Harry Potter lover you must visit the Elephant Cafe where J.K. Rowling began writing the series and Balmoral Hotel where she ended it.
• If you don't mind climbing up a massive hill check out Arthur's Seat for more stunning views of the city. Make sure you wear comfortable footwear because it's quite a hike to the top!
• If the indoors appeals to your more definitely check out the National Museum of Scotland, it's free!
• If you're in Scotland in August head to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival which is the world's largest arts festival. 
• While you're there you can also check out The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo which is also held in august (and it also has nothing to do with tattoos!) 
• You can't NOT go to Scotland and not go on a Whiskey tour. If you're not a fan of alcohol then head to any fast food chain or super market and grab yourself an irn-bru, it's the Scottish creaming soda but it's oh so delicious! and it's the only soft drink that out sells coca cola in Scotland. You MUST also try the national dish Haggis, perhaps don't ask what's in it until after you've eaten it. I recommend finding somewhere that cooks Chicken stuffed with Haggis omnomnom.

• Anne Frank's House is located in the Prinsengracht district and is a must see for all travellers. This musuem dedicated to the wartime diartist is an eye opener to the struggles that partook during that awful part of history. As well as the the aftermath of what happened after the concentration camps were disbanded.
• If you go during Christmas the Christmas Markets are something to behold, a very magical experience. You'll find lots of traditional dutch food stalls, plenty of hot chocolate and handmade craft stalls (no clogs though).  Make sure to you check out the Christmas light installations as well.
• Amsterdam is not only home to endless amounts of delicious food shops, but also many brilliant Vintage shops that Krizia fell in love with...in particular one called Episode!
• Vondelpark is a must see landmark, it's a 47-hectare urban park in Amsterdam-Zuid.
• Amsterdam has a variety of musuems including one for Van Gogh and Rembrant. Whislt you're there make sure to check out the famous I AMSTERDAM sign located just behind the Musuemplien.
• Canal cruises are a popular way to enjoy the sights of this beautiful dutch city via the river, some provide meal and nibble options with a choice of drinks.
• If you're feeling adventurous and doing something out of the ordinary Amsterdam is famous for it's Red Light District and within there you can find numerous peep shows and sex shows. I, myself went to one with my coach group and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. If you are interested in this I can recommend The Casarosso and Hospitalbar
• While you're in the Red Light District our tour guide recommended checking out the infamous Grasshopper which is a steak and smoke house, even if you can't go in make sure to see it at night as the building lights up green and is truly a lovely sight.
• And of course you have to check out the busy Dam Square filled with locals and tourists! There are various food stalls, restaurants and shops a plenty! Such is the popularity of Dam Square that you might even have to wait for a seat at one of the many cafés and bars. 
• Amsterdam is also famous for it's delicious Chinese food and as someone who has eaten at the Sea Palace I can vouch for how good the quality of food was!

• Check out the Lebowski Bar! It doesn't matter if you're a Lebowski fan or not, this little burger joint and bar has a great atmosphere. If you're after McDonalds or any other fast food chain you're out of luck! In Reykjavik you'll only find Subway. If you're feeling adventurous there are many restaurants along the high street that offer whale and puffin for dinner!
• Some of the best musicians hail from Iceland so if you're a music lover you must go and check out this amazing record store 12 Tonar. They also give away free espresso and tea.
• The Hallgrímskirkja church is one of the cities main landmarks which can be seen from almost everywhere. For 600ISK you can go to the top for stunning views of Reykjavik. Although you could probably get away with not paying if you're on a budget, no one was monitoring the entrance or exit when I visited. 
• At night visit the Imagine Peace tower, a collaboration with Yoko Ono. The tower of light beams have Imagine Peace inscribed on the wall in 24 different languages.
• The Harpa Conference and Concert centre is one of the newest additions to city. Sitting at the edge of the water this beautifully designed building is quite a sight. Not too far down from the Harpa is the Sun Voyager which resembles a Viking ship.
• While you're down this part of Reykjavik make sure you stop by the re-established old harbour. From here you can go on scooter tours, and book whale and puffin tours.
• Check out the National Museum of Iceland for all of Iceland's interesting history. There are also dozens more museums and art galleries around the city which are just as interesting. The Icelandic folk love their arts and culture.
• If you have some time to kill on the weekend check out the Kolaportid flea market. Inside you'll find anything and everything. Make sure you pick up a delicious Icelandic hot dog nearby from Baejarins Beztu Pylsur!
• Some tours that leave from Reykjavik (through Iceland Excursions) that I recommend you go on are The Northern Lights tour. You'll get a delicious cup of hot chocolate and yummy Icelandic Donut. The Golden Circle tour will take you through Þingvellir National Park, to Gullfoss watefall and Geysir hydrothermal area. The Blue Lagoon tour will get you into one of the most famous geothermal spa's in the world. If you're a Game of Thrones fan make sure you head out on one of many tours around the country visiting all the famous filming spots.

• Camden Markets is one of my FAVOURITE places in London, I'd say I go there at least twice a year. Located in the heart of Camden, the markets are held both inside and outside with independent vendors selling their trade. No Camden Market trip is complete without getting some Bang Bang chicken and eating it on refurbished scooter stools.
• National History Museum situated at South Kensington explores the animal world, dinosaurs and what makes humans tick. Right next door to that is the Science Museum where you can learn all about mans journey to space, see some real moon rock and how we have evolved in terms of techonology throughout the centuries. There's also fun interactive games to further delve into the behavioural traits of humans.
• The West End! I LOVE LOVE LOVE musical theatre and plays and have managed to see many shows thanks to London's West End. Some of the shows currently playing are The Lion King, Wicked, Billy Elliot, The Book of Mormon, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Woman in Black, Ghost Stories, 39 Steps etc, also there are countless ticket agents competing to give you on the day great value tickets.
• Madame Tussands can be found 2 minutes from Baker Street Station and can be a fun day out for the kids seeing their favourite celebrities in wax form! The wax museum also ends in a fun lil ride through Britain's history where at the end you get your picture taken, both times that i've gone the pictures have come out hilariously good.
• South Bank always has something happening whether it be a German influenced winter festival or a summer festival with rides and open aired bars, This area itself is nice as it's right by the river Thames and is a nice walk all on its own. Right by South Bank as well is the London Eye, London Dungeons, and the Aqualife Aquarium.
• Abbey Road is a very popular Tourist spot that sees hundreds of people trying to recreate the infamous Beatles album cover.
• If you're fans of Peter Pan then you'd want to head to Kensington Gardens to check out the famous Peter Pan statue
• Buckingham Palace of course has to make this list. I've been here far too many times but each time I'm still in awe. From the beautiful fountain right outside the gates to the Palace herself. I definitely suggest heading there early/having it the first thing you do that day so you can get a good spot for the changing of the guards. It really is something to see. There's also times when the Palace opens up to the public. I've yet to go to that but it's on my list. There's also nothing quite like seeing the Palace at 3am after a night out.

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