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The Buck Stopped Me

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 | By true-claims-stories | Views [1336]

While horseback riding in New Zealand, we experienced riders had the opportunity to canter along towards the end of our ride. Being an experienced rider I jumped at the opportunity. However, an abrupt stop sent a shooting pain into my lower back leaving ... Read more >

Tags: back pain, horse back riding, insurance claim, riding injuries, travel insurance, true claim stories, world nomads

Like Fishing

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1012]

"Hitchhiking is like fishing: sometimes you get a big catch, sometimes you get a small catch, yet sometimes you get no catch." Those were the words of a Maori fella who picked me up outside of Napier last year. There couldn't be a better analogy because ... Read more >

In Auckland with Tina and Matt!

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 | By lineh | Views [757]

Hey folks! Here are all the pictures from NZ so far! There are loads;O). We are with Matt and Tina in Auckland now. The next article will follow later! Kys kys

Tags: On the Road

I made it to New Zealand!

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 | By laurfish | Views [720]

I'm here! Here's a brief catch-up... I was off to a slow start upon arriving to Christchurch, but I'm beginning to pick up momentum. I just spent two and a half days in Christchurch and I'm heading out today to the Banks Penninsula to a small town ... Read more >

Pondering

Fri, 13 Sep 2013 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [712]

I was right to be concerned when I saw the driver sitting ready to leave when we arrived with a bare 5 minutes to spare to catch my bus to Auckland. He rudely told a woman she should 'go and sit down because I am leaving' as I entered the bus, she just ... Read more >

Mountains and Lakes

Mon, 8 Jul 2013 | By hannahhackett | Views [633]

From Christchurch we drove to Twizel in the Southern Alps. This is where the New Zealand of the adverts and Lord of the Rings began for us! We didn't have to get far out into the countryside before we were surrounded by snow on the ground! ... Read more >

Tags: lakes, mount cook, mountains, stargazing

Waitin..

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 | By dana-b | Views [522] | Comments [1]

Well we have left Keri, thats a start!! Were currently in Hamilton catching up with diggler and robs other mates before we sly out on thurs!! What a misssion of a couple of weeks weve had, actually ive had, rob being a male seems exempt from anything ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

The Aisle Seat: Kia Ora

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 | By elcastleberry | Views [474]

I've always been an aisle seat gal. Primarily because I like to stretch my legs beyond the tiny hovel of hobbit-space you receive on the average airplane, but there's also a paranoid, self-preservation element to it: when the inevitable emergency evacuation ... Read more >

Tags: landscapes, new zealand, planes, window seat

As One Door Closes, Another One (or Two) Opens

Tue, 20 May 2014 | By j_m_j | Views [448] | Comments [2]

Hello All, I have returned from the Bay of Islands back to Auckland. I had a wonderful time in the Paihia and have bid farewell to Joanne (Irish) and Claire (Brit) today. Lucky for me Magda (Polish) is still in the city. If you remember back to several ... Read more >

Oparara Limestone Arches

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By eidlewise | Views [341] | Scholarship Entry

Scrambling down over boulders through a chimney like hole took a lot of courage for me, but I knew the experience of the Maria Gate Arch would be worth it. It isn’t a tight squeeze, but tall people need to mind their heads. The smaller of the two limestone ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

Beginnings

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 | By sharona79 | Views [280]

Wellington, some internet cafe. A pretty good one actually, but that's by the by. I just bought my super cheap travel insurance through WorldNomads and decided to try this travel journal too, as I usually blog and have been unsure about the one I've ... Read more >

Photos: The calm before.

Wed, 3 Jul 2013 | By dalexander | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

ChristChurch NZ - Monday 21st Feb. I walked the sleepy and still CBD the night before the city was torn apart. All these structures no longer exist. Too all the tragic victims - RIP. A haunting glimpse into the calm before the storm.
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Tags: travel photography scholarship 2013