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Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By lauren_watson | Views [4018] | Comments [1]
Dear Fellow Backpackers and Travelling Nomads: Follow these commandments for hostel living and you will be respected and loved by all whose paths you cross!
Thou Shalt Not:
(1) Steal (this includes food!)
(2) Turn on the main ... Read more >
Tags: backpacking, hostels
Sat, 30 Jun 2012 | By josh_shona | Views [1130]
The following story has been the result of too much happening too quickly to justify using just a lame status update. Instead, I've really got to explain all of what happened on the 30th June 2012 with a touch of detail. As most are aware, I love ... Read more >
Tags: ruapehu, skiing
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 | By meganpd | Views [992]
So I've decided to tell you all about Christmas before I go backwards to tell you about Motiti Island and other adventures! I'm now working 2 jobs here in the Mount; during the week I can be found at Mount Backpackers, the hostel I used to live ... Read more >
Fri, 1 Jan 2010 | By ying | Views [890]
Tags: abel tasman national park map
Sun, 23 Mar 2008 | By the_wondering_cretan | Views [778]
Travelers come to New Zealand for nature, in search for that amazing landscape of the Lord of the Rings. For me, New Zealand was a discovery of cafes, of a cafe culture unique to this land. I spent a great deal of time in cafes when I travel, because ... Read more >
Mon, 17 Dec 2007 | By courtyardjester | Views [638]
There is no time. Not to say we’re in a rush, but rather the concept is void. A red Toyota hatch is parked atop the grassy mountain 400 meters up. In the distance the small town of Raglan sprouts a road which winds up past us and down the west ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Sat, 16 Oct 2010 | By bettedarling | Views [613] | Comments [2]
I'm plugged in for an hour during our grocery and supplies run into Queenstown, and I just wanted to let friends and family know that yes, I am alive. When I was picked up at the airport, I was informed that we'd be heading out to Camp Hill, passed Glenorchy ... Read more >
Mon, 18 Nov 2013 | By jn1613 | Views [523]
Today I left Fat Cat and arrived at my first WWOOFing house just south of Thames.
Part of my main intention for this trip, was to build relationships and create good connections, I covered that in two days at Fat Cat. It's hard to even know where ... Read more >
Sun, 23 Nov 2008 | By gborchers3 | Views [504] | Comments [5]
sorry guys, we have had a crazy past couple days and have had no time to do ANYTHING computer related. I got some pics up today and i'll try my best to get some stories up over the next few days. its gonna be rough as in the last 4 days we have: skydived, ... Read more >
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 | By kiwicadence | Views [476]
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 >
Sat, 16 May 2009 | By harrisg | Views [471]
Abel Tasman National Park, at the tip of the South Island, is like a tropical island. You can only reach the outer limits by car and the rest has to be navigated on foot or by water taxi. It comprises of a series of gorgeous sandy beaches with calm, ... Read more >
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 | By wilde1 | Views [289]
It's times like this when I am watching the top story on CNN about a devasting earthquake in Christchurch that I really feel so far away from home. It's so hard to comprehend this terrible news.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 | By kiwitrip | Views [279] | Video | Scholarship Entry
Winning this scholarship would mean the world to both Ashleigh and I. We are incredibly keen amateurs, and want to be able to film everything that we can! We are incredibly passionate and adore film making. We frequently are out exploring around New Zealand ... Read more >
Tags: 2014 Travel Film Scholarship to Mexico
Sat, 12 Jul 2008 | By alexito_nz | Photo Gallery
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Sat, 11 Oct 2008 | By debbie_sanook | Photo Gallery
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