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UGA: Kasubi Tombs

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Masiro Road, Kampala, Uganda Kasubi Tombs is the burial site for four kings of the traditional kingdom of Buganda, as well as other members of the royal family. It was inscribed on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites at the end of 2001, given its status as "one of the most remarkable buildings using purely vegetal materials in the entire region of sub-Saharan Africa".
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NZL: Air New Zealand NZ124 (Business)

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MEL-AKL (3h 40m) Boeing 777-300ER ETD: 12.10pm (GMT + 10) ETA: 5.40pm (GMT + 12) I'd heard plenty about Air New Zealand's legacy herringbone seats in the Business Class cabin, mostly not for the right reasons. Lo and behold, I finally had the opportunity to experience them for myself on what was also my first flight ever with the flag carrier of the country. Let's find out whether the criticisms are justified.
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NZL: President Hotel Auckland

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27-35 Victoria Street West, Auckland, New Zealand In Auckland, New Zealand, my travel buddy and I stayed at President Hotel Auckland (3*). Located right in the heart of the Central Business District, the hotel is only 200 m away from soaring Sky Tower. Previously operated by the Best Western group, the property has since been rebranded to Edit Auckland Central.
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NZL: Auckland Domain

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Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand Right in the heart of Auckland lies the city's oldest park, which is one of its largest green spaces. Spanning around 75 hectares, the park was developed around the crater of an extinct volcano. Beyond its expansive lawns and walking paths, it's also home to several notable attractions, such as Auckland War Memorial Museum and Wintergardens.
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