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Sun, 21 Aug 2011 | By lauren_watson | Views [61319] | Comments [4]
There are many ways to come into Queenstown. You can fly in from Australia or other parts of New Zealand. On a clear day you get the privilege of watching the large mountains below you as your plane eventually slices between them. You get to ... Read more >
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Sat, 17 Jan 2009 | By matt_and_mercaders | Views [1314]
The
journey to Taupo threw up a few surprises. On our way into the town
of Tirau I noticed a new and impressive factory adorned with
'Corruagted Creations' signage. It was a big building and I couldn't
imagine that there would be that much demand ... Read more >
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 | By emma-o-scott | Views [1089] | Comments [5]
Time for a new update from our NZ tour and Coast to Coast Race prep …. don't forget the pics, see gallery "NZ 2".
While uploading our last update, Emma's stomach started flipping and flopping. Following a doctor's visit, the culprit ... Read more >
Fri, 7 Nov 2014 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [1035]
I had an experience twice in my life which was in essence the same thing - an object was left by one partner in a relationship in a place that annoyed the other. The object was left for some days with the one getting more and more annoyed and the other ... Read more >
Fri, 13 Feb 2015 | By wtarmstrong | Views [616]
Fun Fact: The Kiwifruit was originally known as the Chinese Gooseberry. It originated in northern China, not New Zealand. In fact, New Zealand isn’t even the world’s top producer of Kiwifruit. That title goes to Italy. The name Kiwifruit ... Read more >
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Sat, 29 Nov 2014 | By a_and_a | Views [606] | Comments [1]
Note: this post is full of inside jokes. Don’t feel bad if something doesn’t make sense J
The second the bus driver announced “Rotorua” Whitecorn collapsed into giggles. The pronunciation fit so well with the “... Read more >
Fri, 21 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Views [553] | Comments [1]
Overcast and raining most of our stay here, but we still enjoyed the city - very relaxed and 'un-busy'. Saw a real live Kiwi; went for a tram ride (it's a Tram MJ, not a bus!); we were 'punted' up and down the Avon river and saw lots of little ducklings;... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Mon, 2 Apr 2007 | By egdoster | Views [525]
I've had a great week. It's funny how your definition of "luxury" or "civilization" can change. After living out of a van for a couple months, everything qualifies as luxury/ civilization! Even though I live in Kinloch, which apparently ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
Mon, 25 May 2015 | By | Views [206] | Scholarship Entry
It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. No exaggeration. After three days of having my Fiancee's plane-breath six inches from my face and with less that five hours sleep, with nothing but sheer determination and the knowledge that I had already ... Read more >
Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship
Thu, 15 May 2014 | By | Views [186] | Scholarship Entry
I was 12,000 miles away from my home in Atlanta walking down Queen Street in Auckland, New Zealand catching up with an old friend after studying abroad. We were broke college students but still found money to splurge on expensive $7 ice creams. As we ... Read more >
Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip
Tue, 26 May 2015 | By | Views [138] | Scholarship Entry
I knew the city would look different in the daylight, but I could not have imagined how different. My first visit was brief, simply an overnight stop on the way to a new adventure. It was dark when I jumped off the bus. It always seemed to be dark ... Read more >
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Mon, 1 Jun 2015 | By terrihorner | Photo Gallery
Family motorhome travel
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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
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 | By kiwi_kerry | Photo Gallery
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