Destination: New Zealand

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Busy in "Gissy"

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1630]

After four months in the most touristed area of NZ, I find myself in Gisborne, or "Gissy" as it's often called. The eastern half of the North Island probably has the smallest concentration of tourists in the entire country. There's a very ... Read more >

Tags: culture

Christchurch, NZ

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 | By andrea | Views [1622] | Comments [7]

Well, I've finally left Australia and have made my way to Christchurch, NZ. It was really hard saying goodbye to everyone on my last day in Canberra but overall I think the anticipation of New Zealand helped me to deal a lot. This is my second day ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

Were off again

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 | By em-and-andy | Views [895]

Well, as it says above; were off again. Back down to New Zealand to do another six month tour, pick our van up on Monday and then the fun really starts. If you get time, look in on the blog to see how it's going on the return trip. Andy & Em ... Read more >

Closing Encounters of the Kiwi Kind

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 | By mogsie08-09 | Views [783]

I had to get up for a rediculously early ferry crossing back to the North Island because with my time quickly running out in New Zealand I knew I'd have a real whistlestop tour if I was to fit in everything I still wanted to see and do there. Needless ... Read more >

Who are we?

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 | By deepsouthrugby | Views [641]

Good question. We're recently retired school teachers who spent the last 3 years at a small school in Honduras planning this trip to New Zealand for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Four years ago we took a rare break in our 35 year careers in education to ... Read more >

Tags: rugby world cup

No Phone, No internet, no worries.

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 | By bettedarling | Views [607] | 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 >

My Way- Part 1 Ceroc

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 | By debbie_sanook | Views [541] | Comments [1]

Salsa has many different styles depending on where it originates from. They start on different beats, have different patterns and the look and feel can be quite different. You wouldn’t usually expect to dance in a different style without first taking ... Read more >

Once Upon A Time ... In Shanty Town !

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 | By travelerdiaryinusa | Views [529]

Welcome to Shanty Town ! Ville minière des années 1850, elle est devenue célèbre lors de la ruée de l'or. Ancienne ville entièrement reconstitué qui est devenue un musée vivant. Elle garde ... Read more >

Tags: #shantytown #goldminer #musée #villagereconstitué

Marton, North Island

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 | By bob-claire | Views [512]

This morning we headed off right after breakfast for a 260K ride south to see Tim and Trisha Pearce, a couple of NZ veterinarians I met 32 years ago when they travelled with me on my AI route in Ontario one weekend when I was in veterinary school.... Read more >

cast of characters

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 | By egdoster | Views [488]

here's a bit about the people we've run into thus far. Gary--a "special" (so described by Chinese/incognito lady, who claims the Chinese should not be judged by him) Chinese guy who insists on feeding us & who has quite set old-school, ... Read more >

Tags: People

Florence - Pisa

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 | By wilde1 | Views [424] | 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 >

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 >