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Tue, 1 Dec 2009 | By endless_wonder | Views [1244]
Mix them up and make them nice.....pop goes the weasel. So confused and mixed are the origins of this tune that you can put any interpretation you like to it. There are several versions all with their own poignancy. It seems a perfect reflection ... Read more >
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 | By john_hockley | Views [949]
We got up at the unholy hour of 6.15am to catch the 7.30am shuttle to the start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The crossing is a 19.4km hike across volcanic terrain along the slopes of Mt. Ngauruhoe (the volcano used as Mt. Doom in Lord of the Rings) ... Read more >
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 | By beckandphil | Views [790]
Oh my goodness! Where to start...I'm sitting in a caravan typing as fast as I can see my credit running out!! From Auckland we headed North up the East Coast. To break the drive we stopped at Goat Island Marine Reserve. The island was about 50m off ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Thu, 5 Feb 2015 | By wtarmstrong | Views [778] | Comments [1]
I consider myself a youngish 44. I’m not saying I look any younger than I am. Possibly the opposite. But in spirit….I feel younger, or at least act younger than many people my age. I like hanging out with younger people. I’ll get ... Read more >
Tags: aspiring, canyoning, glacier, helicopter, milford sound, new zealand
Mon, 14 May 2007 | By wick | Views [618]
Crikey! Here we are, T minus 10 days. Our fixed abode is usually a bit of a bomb site anyway but I think we can now add 'pillaged' into the description! We have the following festivals lined up http://www.wychwoodfestival.com/ http://www.glastonburyfestivals.... Read more >
Tags: The Planning Phase
Fri, 28 Feb 2014 | By j_m_j | Views [598] | Comments [1]
In my last post I mentioned that I would let you all know how hostel living was going. I've gotta be honest, so far its been great. Sure its only been three days, but it is such relaxed atmosphere you can't help but enjoy ... Read more >
Tags: city
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 | By laurakuebel | Views [472] | Comments [1]
Our first stop on the south island was Nelson, an adorable town a few hours from the ferry landing - and after three days of horrible weather, it was a little sunny oasis. It's the kind of town where I immediately felt at home - cute town center, easily ... Read more >
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 | By wilde1 | Views [433] | Comments [1]
Had a great time in Florence. Best thing I did was take a local bus ( Number 12 or 13) to Piazelle Michelangelo for 1.20 euro each way to catch beautiful panoramic views of this gorgeous city. Went with a friend and we bought food first and had a picnic ... Read more >
Fri, 3 Jan 2014 | By jn1613 | Views [418]
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It's been so long since I've written in this that I feel compelled to write something. I'm sorry to all of those following me that I haven't written sooner, but these last few weeks have been crazy, as I'm sure they have been for many ... Read more >
Mon, 21 Feb 2011 | By wilde1 | Views [352]
I'm now in Barcelona with Debra for 5 days until we start our cruise. I have enjoyed Spain although Debra had her cosmetic bag stolen from her backpack we think on the metro last night. Luckily that was all. Still love Madrid. It was awesome. Morocco ... Read more >
Wed, 27 May 2015 | By scandicno | Views [348] | Scholarship Entry
It was another one of those beautiful days, gleaming with the merciless summer sun shining down onto Akaroa Bay. For me, that meant another day of shoveling a dozen wheelbarrows full of horse s*#& before taking guests on horseback over the property, telling ... Read more >
Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship
Fri, 18 Apr 2014 | By | Views [140] | Scholarship Entry
under a stony ribcage blossoms tradition and history hides in a bed of moss. on this beach of a thousand grains waves wash the eye of the land, unbraid hair- I see fish and birds but only for their bones and I have never felt so- a dog-shaped ... Read more >
Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip
Wed, 22 Oct 2014 | By jesskamessika | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
Imagine, 13 years old, starting high school in a whole new country. I hated it, no friends, no life and bad grades in school. By the time I turned 14 I hated my life, I was insucure, I was depressed and I felt like I had no one. Untill my 15th birthday, ...
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Tags: 2014 travel photography scholarship
Sat, 22 Nov 2014 | By kiwi-with-a-camera | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
I'm just a regular Kiwi guy with a love for photography and story telling. I love a photo's ability can capture a moment in time, to be forever relived by the viewer. I have a real hunger to learn and believe that I have raw talent as both a photographer ...
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Tags: 2014 travel photography scholarship
Fri, 14 Mar 2014 | By | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
Ingredients Ingredients: Chicken Breast-2 Onion-500 gms Tomatoes-700 gms Ginger Garlic paste-150 gms Whole Garam Masala-50 gms Cumin & Coriander powder-15 gms Red Chilli Powder-20 gms Turmeric Powder-10 gms Salt- to taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil-...
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