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Unpacking My Bag

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 | By lauren_watson | Views [4136] | Comments [3]

Today is the first time since I left for my trip that I have officially unpacked my bag. I just calculated and if my math is correct that is 296 days. Now granted, I have gone through some times where I have sort of unpacked my bag in the past. Staying ... Read more >

A Dutchman and the Ahura

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1425]

For three days I've been searching, and today it paid off! This morning I woke up extra early at the crack of dawn so I could scout around for someone going across the strait. Yesterday I learned my lesson because I missed a catamaran by only ... Read more >

Tags: sailing

Oct. 11 - Wine, Quarterfinal Madness, & Mountain Top Panic

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 | By deepsouthrugby | Views [1233]

Oct. 11th - Today we were planning to spend in Okahune, a ski town at the base of Mt Ruapehu, but the weather forecast of rain and gale force winds for tomorrow caused us to unplug the van and head north. We skirted the western shore of Lake Taupo and ... Read more >

Tags: australia, france, martinborough, quarterfinals, rugby world cup, south africa, wales, wellington

NZ Wilderness Misadventure

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1214] | Comments [1]

New Zealand is such a gorgeous place, and that's part of why it's my favourite country. I love tramping (hiking, to you folk from the rest of the world) and I've done many fabulous walks both in NZ and elsewhere. My favourite walk in all of NZ is the ... Read more >

Now in Clinton, Oklahoma

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [1072]

We are riding long days and arriving at our motels in the early evening in time for a shower, quick swim if there is a pool, some dinner, organise our clothes for tomorrow and sleep. The motels advertise WIF'I but it isn't good and often doesn't even ... Read more >

Abel Tasman National Park Map

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 | By ying | Views [883]

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A LONG TIME COMING

Tue, 27 May 2008 | By paulmatthew | Views [801]

Well i must say arrival in NZ is something that has been on the cards for myself for a long time now ... and here i am ! And loving it to be honest . My love so far is of course due to certain circumstances and i feel very blessed with the way my ... Read more >

Heading North to Auckland

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 | By swhateley | Views [639]

Not as interesting on this leg although this being New Zealand - breath taking scenery is a guarantee on every single trip so there is no such thing as a boring trip here.  We left Wellington rather early in the morning with Mungu (my spelling could be ... Read more >

Everything. All the Time.

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 | By bettedarling | Views [484] | Comments [2]

I have reached saturation point. I had the most amazing day, seeing sights of profound wonder and beauty in Milford Sound. I also am exhausted from leaving another amazing place, sitting on a bus for 8+ hours, and getting ready to jump on another 8 hour ... Read more >

My Way Part 2- The Spa

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 | By debbie_sanook | Views [418]

I started writing this in Rotorua but it took a while to finish.   I’d been reflecting on my desire for everyone to dance ‘my way’…. Today’s been my first sunny, hot day.   Clear & bright, nothing beats the freshness.   I could have worn the ... Read more >

Queenstown - Te Anau

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 | By kiwicadence | Views [401]

A few more updates: +Visited the underwater observatory in Queenstown and enjoyed the diving ducks - they can dive up to 8 meters under water and stay under for 45 seconds. +Visited a McCafe - pretty upmarket!  Like a Starbucks really.  Also figured ... Read more >

Volcanic Activity and a Possible Change Of Plans

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 | By obonini | Views [316]

Yesterday the few of us that are still staying in Auckland, Daryl, Gemma, Cheryl and I, jumped on a bus and headed to a beach that, yet again, I've forgotten the name of (I should really start writing them down). It was pretty damn sunny so I made good ... Read more >

The answer

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 | By thexxfiles | Views [287]

I still question myself if all this that I lead myself into in life is what I honestly want. My actions confuse me. Two way minded..one side wants to go right the other left. Leaving me undecided and lost. In order to answer myself I need to find the ... Read more >

The Road of life

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 | By | Views [187] | Scholarship Entry

My years at high school shapes me into the individual I wanted to be. At the start I was no one but a 13 year old in a neat and tidy uniform that was too neat. “Turd” is what the older years called the first years. I was sad lonely girl who dreams big ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

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