Destination: New Zealand

Auckland

Thu, 7 Jan 2016 | By tomnzalice | Views [525]

After landing at Auckland international on the 30 Dec 2015, we immediately got some weird looks from people while collecting our luggage, hauling round a bike box and panniers trying to liase with bus drivers to get us into Auckland city centre with ... Read more >

Tags: auckland, cycle touring, cycling, new zealand

Photos: New Zealand

Wed, 6 Jan 2016 | By tomnzalice | Photo Gallery

International Flying

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 | By the-a-team | Views [163]

Thailand, here we come! What a great first international flight for Amber. She sat in the window seat propped up on cussions to get a view of the city. 'Bye PomPom' she says. 'Bye Noona'. I held on pretty tight to both of her hands, way more nervous ... Read more >

End of another year

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [874]

It's been a good year for riding. From January to May we were on the bikes almost every weekend. I take the bike off the road over winter as I admit I am a fair weather rider, can't handle the wind chill factor when it's cold. Got it back on the road ... Read more >

Once Upon A Time ... In Shanty Town !

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 | By travelerdiaryinusa | Views [448]

Welcome to Shanty Town ! Ville minière des années 1850, elle est devenue célèbre lors de la ruée de l'or. Ancienne ville entièrement reconstitué qui est devenue un musée vivant. Elle garde ... Read more >

Tags: #shantytown #goldminer #musée #villagereconstitué

J'ai testé pour vous... Tongariro Alpine Crossing Track !

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 | By travelerdiaryinusa | Views [441]

Tongariro track aka la Montagne du Destin Temps estimé : 6H50 sans pause (ce qui est humainement impossible) Moyenne : 7/8H Fait en : 9h20 Le Tongariro Alpine Crossing est une rando très populaire, hormis que ce soit la ... Read more >

Tags: #tongariro #track #advice #newzealand #randonnée

Photos: 8 months in paradise

Wed, 18 Nov 2015 | By jennie | Photo Gallery

He only has to go to work, mow the lawns, and call me sweetie and he thinks that's enough...

Fri, 13 Nov 2015 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [960] | Comments [1]

Example of an October day: My neice is over from America for a very short visit. Monday I have planned for us to spend the day doing things together.  7.30  Kent wakes and is feeling so bad he can't go to work 8.30  I go to his ... Read more >

The act of living, finding meaning, and expressing emotions is art.

Mon, 9 Nov 2015 | By wheresmypants | Views [640]

Saturday was pretty fucking wonderful. I was having one of the best pots of tea in my life, eating breakfast with a perfect view of the waterfront, when my dad sent me a video of Hanson saying hello to me and telling me to visit some hobbits for them.... Read more >

Tags: art, kiwi, new zealand, photography, romance, tea, wellington, zoo

The Welly rites of passage

Sun, 8 Nov 2015 | By wheresmypants | Views [556]

When a person visits Wellington, it seems like the unanimous urging from books, magazines, guides, locals, etc. is, "you Must go to Te Papa!!!" This is a free and very extensive national museum near the water front. So I wandered around trying to ... Read more >

Tags: birth control, botanical gardens, cocktail bars, museum, te papa, waterfront, wellington

One of the most amazing days I've ever had

Sat, 7 Nov 2015 | By wheresmypants | Views [446]

My second day during Wellington's springtime was more like a winter day: cold, shitty, windy, rainy. I spent the morning in bed, not very motivated to leave. Eventually, I piled the contents of my wallet and phone in a waterproof pouch under John's ... Read more >

Tags: new zealand, wellington

Windy welly, will you weddy me? (Part 1)

Thu, 5 Nov 2015 | By wheresmypants | Views [478]

I don't even know where to start. This has truly been one of the most amazing days of my life. But I guess I should start before today, with yesterday, which will be part 1. (Read that last sentence in a Winnie the Pooh voice). I had smooth bus ride ... Read more >

Tags: books, ha noi, libraries, new zealand, wellington

Nz adventures

Tue, 3 Nov 2015 | By wheresmypants | Views [471]

I've fallen behind on updates! Highlights of New Zealand so far: -Walking up to see Mount Eden, a volcanic crater sacred to Maori tribes -visiting Auckland domain to see beautiful flowers and the main museum to look at ancient Maori artifacts ... Read more >

Tags: auckland, glow worms, waitomo

Photos: New Zealand

Mon, 2 Nov 2015 | By wheresmypants | Photo Gallery

J'ai testé pour vous... le Docking !

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 | By travelerdiaryinusa | Views [409] | Comments [1]

Nous nous sommes rendues dans un petit village appelé Te Karaka, près de Gisborne. Enfin quand je dis village c'est un bien grand mot ! Nous avons du continuer sur une route non goudronnée (un chemin de gravier^^) et on a continué... Read more >

Tags: #woofing #moutons #docking #expérience #ferme