Destination: New Zealand
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New Zealand is a country of rare seismic beauty: glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, deep, clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud. There are also abundant native forests, long, deserted beaches and a variety of fauna, such as the kiwi, endemic to its shores.
Any number of vigorous outdoor activities - tramping (hiking), skiing, rafting and, of course, that perennial favourite, bungy jumping - await the adventurous. You can swim with dolphins, gambol with newborn lambs, whale-watch or fish for fattened trout in pristine streams and rivers.
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Fri, 6 Nov 2009 | By stefylein | Views [49] | Comments [1]
After a very long journey indeed I finally made it to Christchurch and still fighting the 12 hour jetlag... You get creative on how you spend your time when you wake up at 2:30 in the morning... why not do your laundry? Still can't believe I am actually ... Read more >
Thu, 5 Nov 2009 | By nicola_kiri_smith | Views [31]
Not long now until the Kiris (Amber and I) will be hitting Singapore for our 17 hour stopover. The plan is to sleep on the plane and stay wide awake while we are there to make the most of our short time. I've had a browse through the Singapore Lonely ... Read more >
Wed, 4 Nov 2009 | By reidy | Views [32] | Comments [4]
Well what a ride we have just been on. It all started on Wednesday at Machu Picchu where we caught a train for 2 hours to Ollantaytambo. We then jumped in a cab for an hour and a half to Cusco. The cab only cost $5nz each but almost cost us our lives.... Read more >
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 | By reidy | Views [46] | Comments [4]
We made it! We took a 1 1/2 hr taxi ride, then a night train ride to Aguas Calliente in preparation for the big event. Babadaba. Usually you get accustomed to smells and tend not to notice them after a while, but we stayed in a hostel that smelt ... Read more >
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 | By reidy | Views [79] | Comments [7]
Öther appropriate titles: 1. Machu Picchu Anti Climax 2. You have got to be kidding 3. No, you really have to be kidding 4. 3rd world slashing Okay so here the story goes. The one place you have to go when visiting South America is Machu Pïcchu ... Read more >
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 | By elusiv | Views [24]
Kia Ora!
Just thought id give everyone a bit of an intro to our trip before we leave for those who don't know!
We fly out on the 26th November, arrive in Bangkok and will spend the night there before flying out to Phnom Penh( Capital of Cambodia) ... Read more >
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 | By kiwicadence | Views [40] | Comments [1]
+Took bus from Mt. Cook to Christchurch, stopping again in Lake Tekapo and back again at the Chruch of Good Shepherd and statue of the collie dog.
+Enjoyed returning to Christchurch to do some last-minute souvenir shopping and have a wonderful Indian ... Read more >
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 | By countryboy | Views [43] | Comments [1]
Well spotted those of you who realised that last blog was absolute bullshit as far as time-truth was concerned. Indeed, I have passed through Sydney and Brisbane and Sydney again with the alacrity of asparagus through a bladder and am currently ... Read more >
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 | By reidy | Views [71] | Comments [4]
Just finished the hardest work we have ever done! We volunteered through a local Peruvian agency for 2 weeks and now have our official 'no longer tourists' badges. For the first week we worked on a farm for a family who made bricks as a living. They ... Read more >
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 | By reidy | Views [62] | Comments [1]
We've just had the privilege of living with a Peruvian family for 2 weeks. Was such a great opportunity to experience the culture first hand rather than tourist styles. They were the loveliest family who were so hospitable and told us we couldn't ... Read more >
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 | By kiwicadence | Views [34]
+Took my first trip on the Magic bus network because connections with Intercity weren't so good to go from Dunedin to Lake Tekapo. Was pleased to have a Maori driver.
+First stop on the Magic bus was Baldwin Street! I went there yesterday! :-)
+Visited ... Read more >
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 | By clfreitas | Views [54] | Comments [2]
Ontem (para mim) foi meu aniversario! A comemoracao foi simples mas muito boa. Fiz pasta com camarao (macarrao!) e almocei com B. (Elida eh alergica...) e um bom vinho (o primeiro realmente bom que tomei por aqui. Nao eh culpa dos vinhos, mas sim da ... Read more >
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Tue, 13 Oct 2009 | By kiwicadence | Views [46] | Comments [1]
+Visited Baldwin Street, the steepest street in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records. Walked to the top. Phew! It climbs 47.22 meters, has average gradient of 1 in 3.14 meters, with the steepest section being 1 in 2.86. In a word, ... Read more >
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 | By kiwicadence | Views [58]
More travel updates and trivia. +In emergencies, in England you dial 999, in America 911, and in New Zealand 111. +Shopping carts are called trundlers here. +Savory scones are popular here in addition to fruit scones. I had one today that had tomato, ... Read more >
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 | By safetyhub | Views [529]
Kia Ora, welcome to New Zealand! You’ve just landed in Auckland and passed the rigorous customs screening (do NOT bring any fruits, meats, soils, seeds unless you want a huge fine), but now what? New Zealand is a developed country so there shouldn’t ... Read more >
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