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Frozen Moments

Tue, 13 May 2014 | By memorable | Views [223] | Scholarship Entry

I have seen many beautiful views here in New Zealand, in fact we take pride in ourselves for having such views. The one view I will never forget lies in a photo album in my room, it was taken before I had Facebook. It had been a slightly disappointing ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Photos: New Plymouth

Mon, 12 May 2014 | By letrishamouton | Photo Gallery


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A Coastal Paradise

Mon, 12 May 2014 | By letrishamouton | Views [230]

When people travel to New Zealand they end up in the big towns, Auckland and Hamilton, but on the North Island there is a coastal town rich with history, diversity and a walkway which offers quiet and peaceful thinking.  New Plymouth is a coastal ... Read more >

Tags: beaches, lights, new plymouth, new zealand, womad

More than sheep! It's an adventure!

Sat, 10 May 2014 | By aesthurr | Views [203] | Scholarship Entry

The Land of the Long White Cloud, or better known as New Zealand, floats quietly approximately 1,500 kilometers east of Australia. Situated so remotely from all other lands, this beautiful island is said to be home to more sheep than humans. I will ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

MOTHER NATURES 'Tall Tales and Kiwi Flukes'

Sat, 10 May 2014 | By nzfreespirit-worldclasstravels | Views [647] | Scholarship Entry

In certain families of New Zealand's 'kiwi iwi' spiritual culture, it is olde tradition to say, "It's a fluke". This is applied to significant 'proverbial chance encounters', like when you bump into someone not seen for years. Suddenly they appear, as ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Ski Town this is NOT!

Sat, 10 May 2014 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1334]

Arriving back in West Auckland before my trip to Norfolk Island, I'm back in a sense of "normality". I'm not sure if I've ever told you about my friend Erica. We met in Australia back in '07 and I've met up with her a few times on this journey. ... Read more >

The Kiwi Thrill

Sat, 10 May 2014 | By huyendiep | Views [202] | Scholarship Entry

When speaking about spending my exchange semester in New Zealand, the majority of the people expressed with a flat 'Cool!'. Sometimes I had wondered why I had picked this place, the most distant place on Earth from where I was coming, but after having ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Hate at First Sigh or was it Bitter Love?

Thu, 8 May 2014 | By ashneeljprasad | Views [182] | Scholarship Entry

I was born and brought up in Fiji. Went to primary and high school there, lived my 18 years of life in a a primitive enclosed environment thus you can imagine my shock when I ended up in New Zealand with my family. With no friends, no food (well there ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Friday 08-05-14

Thu, 8 May 2014 | By teamfiji | Views [119]

Hey Guys!!! one week till we go to Fiji, can't wait!!!

The Discovery Trip

Wed, 7 May 2014 | By mountainfreak | Views [125] | Scholarship Entry

In New Zealand, every place is more beautiful than other and there is a very fascinating fact that there is no land mass which is far than 128 kms from Sea. I was awestruck by Waiheke trip, 30 minutes ferry trip from Auckland with my soul-mate Daniel.... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

A Special day in the Kiwi sky

Wed, 7 May 2014 | By eatpraylovetravel | Views [237] | Scholarship Entry

"Kiwis can't fly" is one of the most widespread statements on the national emblem of New Zealand.Yet, before catching a long haul flight to the edge of the world, I secretly yearn to catch a glimpse of a Kiwi flitting around in one of the mind-blowing ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Waiting Games

Wed, 7 May 2014 | By sophieguilford | Views [151]

If there is one constant thing in all of travel, it was transport that got you there. As exciting as destinations can be, I’ve always found the journey to be of surprising interest as it is these tedious moments that make up a large portion of ... Read more >

Freezing Thumb

Wed, 7 May 2014 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [797]

"If I were you I would have left earlier, rather than later, you don't want to get stuck in Twizel at 4 AM" advised Craig. It was pissing down rain all morning and I misinterpreted his text when he said "it's not due to clear up today." He offered me ... Read more >

ANZAC Day in Tinui, NZ

Tue, 6 May 2014 | By fireflo1 | Views [2409]

Going to a Dawn Parade on ANZAC day is a yearly tradition in our household. This year my Dad decided he was going to Tinui for Anzac day for a change with Sarah and Aunty Bev. (Historical fact: Tinui is where Anzac day and the dawn parade first happened.... Read more >

Tags: anzac, crossmountain, hike, tinui

a transformative experience.....

Tue, 6 May 2014 | By miguelfromcanada | Views [172] | Scholarship Entry

There I was, at Pirewai beach, west coast NZ. I'll never forget the feeling of confidence with which I was naively approaching this beast of energy we humans refer to as "waves"/the ocean. Surfing was synonymous with skateboarding, or so I thought; should ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

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