Destination: New Zealand

Momentum Of Travel

Sun, 10 May 2015 | By melodyd83 | Views [1153] | Scholarship Entry

My treasure isn’t a specific location or time. A part of me wishes it was, it’s good drama right? While jumping into the ocean in Cinque Terre, or sitting by the Grand Canyon, I could have had this revelation moment. Instead my treasure was gradual and ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

Trains, Planes, and Kiwis

Mon, 4 May 2015 | By meriadoc262 | Views [242]

This week was a lot of travel, and by travel I mean sitting on planes and trains. I finally shoved off from Darwin. Probably some of the most productive stuff I did there was darken my tan. After a snafu with my hostel booking where they didn't add my ... Read more >

Photos: Between Friends

Fri, 1 May 2015 | By betweenfriends | Photo Gallery

Pinpricks on the Plains

Fri, 1 May 2015 | By betweenfriends | Views [220] | Scholarship Entry

Tiny cooking fires dotted the roadside from New Bagan to Old Bagan, their flames illuminating an ancient passageway. Early risers were already oiling their woks and others huddled coven like, forged into the shadows of the buildings behind them. Hooded ... Read more >

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Adventure Eve

Tue, 14 Apr 2015 | By marciekiwi | Views [393]

Well here I am, on the cusp of this big trip I have been dreaming of for so long. One short night and the journey begins. Europe, a continent of culture, history, language, and I actually get to see all the things! Excitement has been somewhat superseded ... Read more >

Photos: Profile photo

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 | By embene | Photo Gallery

Mount Solitary

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 | By elcastleberry | Views [978]

"Well, this is some nice, flat, forest walking," I muse. "Yeah, it can't last forever," Dad responded quickly, like we'd been having the same thoughts. We knew a mountain summit was in today's section of the 3-day, 30-kilometer hike we'd started, ... Read more >

Tags: backpacking, challenges, hikes, mountains, trekking

Western Australia: The Hub Grill

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 | By elcastleberry | Views [995]

Tucked away in a residential neighborhood in far south Perth, The Hub Grill doesn't make a very good first impression. With only a handful of tables in the small space and a tiny kitchen behind the cash register, we were a little worried it wouldn't ... Read more >

Tags: food, friends, perth, restaurants, western australia

Vocabulary 101

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 | By kevin | Views [594]

Kiwis talk funny, we all know that.  While their language is basically 'Murican they have confused the sound of their Es and Is and they tend to swallow their Ls.  Seems a little goofy at first but I've come to find it rather endearing, especially ... Read more >

Photos: Darcy

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 | By nomad_kiwis | Photo Gallery

Friday 13th - a lucky day :)

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [1997]

Today my 2nd grandson and 4th grandchild was born and I was there to witness the event. Laetitia had rung me the day before to tell me things seemed to be on their way so I raced in to work and organised things so that I could go up to Auckland immediately.... Read more >

Roselyn

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 | By elcastleberry | Views [893]

My time in Australia and New Zealand has given me a deep appreciation for the natural beauty in the United States. It seems to me that wilderness - mountains, forests, rivers, beaches - are more celebrated in this part of the world. The parks are more ... Read more >

Tags: america, characters, cultures, home, people

Finding the Way

Sat, 7 Mar 2015 | By elcastleberry | Views [881]

"Margaret River is really pretty. You could use that as a base to explore wineries and beach towns along the coast. " The third time I'd consulted a local in Perth about how to spend our week in the west and the third time I'd gotten this answer, ... Read more >

Tags: advice, australia, road trips

Passport & Plate - Kiwifruit sauce

Fri, 6 Mar 2015 | By chouxchoux | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: 2015 Passport & Plate: SRI LANKA

Photos: Moi

Thu, 5 Mar 2015 | By margaretscott | Photo Gallery