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I was driving from Switzerland into Germany and decided to film exactly what happens when you cross the border by car.

Switzerland isnโ€™t a member of the European Union, while Germany is. However, both countries are part of the Schengen Area. Switzerland is also outside the EU customs union, which means customs checks can still take place.

So did I have to stop? Show my passport? Go through a checkpoint?

On this particular crossingโ€ฆ I simply drove straight through! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ

No stopping, no passport check โ€” and just like that, I was in Germany. ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

Would you have expected it to be this simple?

#Switzerland #Germany #BorderCrossing
Switzerland Isnโ€™t in the EUโ€ฆ So What Happens at the German Border? ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญโžก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช **A 5-Star Hotel in Dubai for Just SGD $60?! ๐Ÿ˜ณ**

We landed in Dubai at **2 AM** and needed somewhere close to the airport just to sleep and recover before heading to our main hotel the next day.

So we booked the **Hyatt Regency Dubai** โ€” an older 5-star hotel that has definitely seen its glory days, but for around **SGD $60 (USD $47)** for the nightโ€ฆ was it actually worth it? ๐Ÿ‘€

Come with me for a quick room tour and see what you think!

Would YOU stay here for this price? ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“ Hyatt Regency Dubai, UAE

#Dubai #DubaiHotels #HyattRegencyDubai #DubaiTravel #AnAvidTraveller
5-Star Dubai Hotel for SGD $60?! ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช Hyatt Regency Dubai at 2AM
I deliberately chose to fly Qantas from Singapore to Auckland via Brisbane because both flights were scheduled on the Airbus A330.

But I wasn't expecting the two flights to feel this different.
โœˆ๏ธ QF52 โ€” Singapore โ†’ Brisbane | 13 September 2026

The cabin felt very dated, my entertainment system wasn't working properly, the food was disappointing, and for someone my size the Economy seat was extremely tight.

I also had an uncomfortable interaction with the cabin manager, who touched my arm and tried to push it inward before speaking to me. I would have had absolutely no issue if I'd simply been asked to move.
After a 2h 15m scheduled connection in Brisbane, it was time for the second flight.

โœˆ๏ธ QF119 โ€” Brisbane โ†’ Auckland | 14 September 2026
And this was almost a complete 180ยฐ. The entertainment worked, the overall experience felt much better, and most importantly, the crew were friendly and welcoming.

The food still didn't impress me and the Economy seat was still tight, but the difference between the two flights was remarkable.
Same airline. Same journey. Both booked on the A330. Two completely different experiences.

Have you ever had two completely different experiences with the same airline?

#Qantas #AirbusA330 #AirlineReview

@qantas
I Flew Qantas Twice in One Dayโ€ฆ What a Difference ๐Ÿ˜ณโœˆ๏ธ
One day in Frankfurtโ€ฆ how much can you actually fit in? ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‘€

I started at the cathedral and then just wandered โ€” through the Old Town, side streets, busy shopping areas, across the river and over the bridge covered in love locks.

And somehow I even found a gorilla along the way. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿฆ
What I liked most was how quickly Frankfurt seemed to change. One minute I was surrounded by historic buildings, then a few turns later it felt like a completely different city.

One day definitely wasnโ€™t enoughโ€ฆ but it was enough to make me want to come back.

๐Ÿ“ Frankfurt, Germany ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

Would you spend a day exploring Frankfurt?

#frankfurt  #frankfurtgermany  #germanytravel  #visitfrankfurt  #europetravel
One Day in Frankfurt ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช | How Much Can You Actually See?
I was driving down Dominion Road in Auckland last Saturday night looking for something to eat when I unexpectedly came across this! ๐Ÿ˜ณ

Iโ€™d driven straight into the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. ๐Ÿฎ

Dominion Road had completely transformed, with red lights stretching across the street, colourful decorations and people everywhere. The best part? I had absolutely no idea the festival was happening!

Sometimes the best travel discoveries are the ones you never planned.

๐Ÿ“ Dominion Road, Auckland, New Zealand ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
๐Ÿ“… 26 September 2026

Would you have stopped to check it out?

#MidAutumnFestival #Auckland #DominionRoad
I Was Just Looking for Foodโ€ฆ Then THIS Happened in Auckland! ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
Iโ€™d wanted to try YOMI in Takapuna for ages, but when I drove past on Thursday night, the queue was insane! ๐Ÿ˜ณ

So I came back early Saturday and finally got to try it.

I went with vanilla + Biscoff frozen yoghurt, then completely lost control with the toppings ๐Ÿ˜‚ Biscoff cookie dough, chocolate fish, Biscoff crunch, fudge, Toffee Pops, caramel slice, banana crunch, Biscoff sauce, butterscotch caramelโ€ฆ and then I discovered the Bueno fountain! ๐Ÿคค

โš–๏ธ Around 400g
๐Ÿ’ฐ NZ$19.11
๐Ÿ“ YOMI, Takapuna, Auckland ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

It definitely wasnโ€™t the prettiest cup Iโ€™ve ever madeโ€ฆ but it tasted AMAZING.

Would you try this combination?

#yomi  #aucklandfood  #takapuna
I Found a BUENO FOUNTAIN at YOMI! ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿฆ | Auckland NZ
Iโ€™d heard so many good things about La Spiaggia in Murrays Bay, Auckland, so I was pretty excited when my brother told me we were having dinner here. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

We were greeted by Maria, one of the owners โ€” and she is definitely a character! ๐Ÿ˜‚

Then came the LASAGNEโ€ฆ in this huge ceramic dish! The pasta, beef mince, rich marinara sauce and all that melted, stretchy cheese were absolutely amazing. ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿ

You guys know how much I love lasagne, and this one was a 10/10 for me. Iโ€™ll definitely be back!

๐Ÿ“ La Spiaggia, Murrays Bay, Auckland ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Would you try this lasagne? ๐Ÿ‘‡

#LaSpiaggia #AucklandFood #ItalianFood #Lasagne #Shorts
I Finally Tried This Famous Auckland Lasagne! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ๐Ÿคฏ
The Har Gow were soft, sticky and packed with prawn, and the black bean beef had great flavour. My only criticism? Towards the end, I found the beef a little too oily, so Iโ€™d probably ask for less oil next time.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Total damage: $55

๐Ÿ“ Asian Wok, 28 Corinthian Drive, Albany, Auckland Asian Wok

Would you pay $55 for this meal? ๐Ÿ‘‡

#aucklandfood  #AsianWok #chinesefood  #AlbanyNZ #aucklandeats
Chinese Food โ€” Black Bean Beef Hotplate - Auckland ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐ŸฅŸ๐Ÿ”ฅ
I found this at Bushmanโ€™s Grill in Auckland ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ and had to give it a try!

I ordered the schnitzel with the Cheddar Melt โ€” topped with mushroom and melted cheddar ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿ„ โ€” plus a blue cheese dip on the side and a baked potato with butter. ๐Ÿคค

This was seriously satisfying!

๐Ÿ“ Bushmanโ€™s Grill, Auckland, New Zealand ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Would you order this? ๐Ÿ‘‡

#AucklandFood #Schnitzel #NZFood #AucklandEats #shorts
Aucklandโ€™s Most UNDERRATED Schnitzel? ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ
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