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Thu, 21 May 2015 | By kirnmander | Views [170] | Scholarship Entry
“Something so beautiful to have risen from something so tragic,” the Kiwi attendant said to no one in particular. The aftermath of the 6.3 earthquake was indeed tragic. I had not prepared for the shock. Leaflets lay abandoned on tables and chairs. ... Read more >
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Thu, 21 May 2015 | By matthewjbrowman | Views [172] | Scholarship Entry
The French doors swung out to a wee stone patio. Stepping into warm early evening and passing a lemon tree, I plucked a large, thick-skinned specimen to take back to the kitchen. The smell of chopped garden herbs reminded me to rub them into the butterflied ... Read more >
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Thu, 21 May 2015 | By hexbomb | Photo Gallery
Me and my travels
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Sun, 17 May 2015 | By aussteigenbitte | Views [169] | Scholarship Entry
It is very common in New Zealand to find natural Hot Pools since it is a very vulcanic part of the world. New Zealand is on the Fire Ring and so every now and then all the Energy has to find a way out. The most relaxing way for us is, when it finds its ... Read more >
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Sat, 16 May 2015 | By goannasnake | Views [494]
Here's a link to our 2nd trip to NZ's beautiful South Island, prompted by our son who had a job as a tour guide and incorporating the Hokitika Wild Foods Festival. https://flyinggoannas.wordpress.com/2014/05/07/2014-2-weeks-in-new-zealands-south-island/ ... Read more >
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Fri, 15 May 2015 | By pablofunny | Views [273] | Scholarship Entry
In February of this year I dusted off the shackles of a 9 to 5, I packed my suitcase, I downloaded the travel apps and headed for New Zealand on the travel adventure of a lifetime, all the while toe tappin’ to Dolly Parton’s classic. Months of planning ... Read more >
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Fri, 15 May 2015 | By mclis | Views [205] | Scholarship Entry
Hours on winding Kiwi country roads, jerkily manoeuvring the little red Go Kart I'd hired, were taking their toll: I had come down from my Hobbit-y high from the Lord of the Rings set at Matamata the day before and needed a new adventure as a little travel ... Read more >
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Fri, 15 May 2015 | By 716lavie | Views [162] | Scholarship Entry
My brother just got married in New Zealand, where he lives. It was my second trip there and me and my family wanted to explore the Northern island. We planned a road trip and I found this "hotel" that looks amazing, located in a beautiful spot, but we ... Read more >
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Tue, 12 May 2015 | By alpeace | Views [143]
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Mon, 11 May 2015 | By drrobnz | Views [166] | Scholarship Entry
I last visited Florida’s Blue Spring State Park about ten years ago. At that time, it was one of these places that really only locals knew about. I only knew about it because I’d read about in the local paper! Blue Spring is really only known for two ... Read more >
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Sun, 10 May 2015 | By emmastacey | Views [199] | Scholarship Entry
Only an hour away from Auckland CBD but it's vast panoramas across wild, black-sand beaches and coastal cliff top roads make it a true escape. I'm talking about Awhitu Peninsula. Whether you enjoy visiting local vineyards, visiting historical landmarks ... Read more >
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Sun, 10 May 2015 | By melodyd83 | Views [1088] | 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 >
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Thu, 7 May 2015 | By wanderingnotwondering | Views [177] | Scholarship Entry
By the time the airport shuttle bus dropped me off in the City, it was already getting dark, and a steady torrent of rain had soaked me before I’d even hoisted my bag onto my back. I had no accommodation booked and I was by myself, but I wasn’t overly ... Read more >
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Wed, 6 May 2015 | By imnotgreg | Views [160] | Scholarship Entry
Spring 2012, lacking direction and removed from all semblance of a family life. The desperation to improve my life and take to the skies. So when the opportunity arrised for me to travel to New Zealand with my father, I reluctantly chose to venture accross ... Read more >
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