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Friday 13th - a lucky day :)

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [2064]

Today my 2nd grandson and 4th grandchild was born and I was there to witness the event. Laetitia had rung me the day before to tell me things seemed to be on their way so I raced in to work and organised things so that I could go up to Auckland immediately.... Read more >

Busy in "Gissy"

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1631]

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

South Island: Coastal Exploration and Sea Critters Galore

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 | By blake_harvey | Views [1074]

"Here I am again on my own" Thus concludes a two and a half week journey all across New Zealand's south island with my dear old dad and a fully equipped campervan. This is really THE way to travel, and I saw more sights in less time than at ... Read more >

Day Trip to the Magnificent Milford Sounds

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 | By swhateley | Views [935]

Now this has certainly been the most worthy of an early morning get up on this trip. Of course being a night owl and all, the before 7am wake up calls are always killers but if there is a truly magnificent journey to be enjoyed it does make it all worthwhile.... Read more >

Labeled

Fri, 19 May 2017 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [927]

Apparently I'm 'WHITE', it's not a thing I have noticed myself much but lately it is hitting me often in the face especially on social media. I haven't noticed colour really in relation to people, friends and family, but I'm being asked to more and more.... Read more >

Quake City

Fri, 5 Jul 2013 | By hannahhackett | Views [788]

Christchurch is a bit of a city in limbo at the moment. It may be over 2 years since the Feb 2011 earthquake that destroyed the heart of the city but that event still defines life in the city and probably will for a generation, until the memories ... Read more >

Tags: antarctic, churches, earthquake, kiwis, memorial

New Zealand Ice age

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 | By lineh | Views [786] | Comments [1]

Hello guys..we don't have much time ...just to let you know that finally we have added the pictures.. As usual the first day in the new destination was a total mess but finally we have found the right direction again...Our dreams of "wicked van"... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

North Island

Sun, 11 May 2008 | By james74 | Views [699]

After nogotiating the Cook Strait on the Queen Charlotte Sound and arriving in Wellington late evening, we had no time to investigate the city and just had a quick look around the main shopping area while looking for a place to eat. Therefore Wellington ... Read more >

Malaga, Spain a very special day for us!

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [613]

Today was one of the most looked forward to days on our trip. Here in Malaga we were to meet up with Gus who we first met in 2010 in Venezuela when we couchsurfed with his family. We have been in close touch with Gus throughout his life as he has gone ... Read more >

Beach :)

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 | By suz_cat | Views [502] | Comments [1]

Mum, we're alive. Today we woke up, went back to sleep, woke up again and went to the beach. It's the nicest beach i have seen so far in NZ - there is actually sand! I went back early (because i got someones fair skin - thanks a lot pete). The rest ... Read more >

Back in Spain

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 | By wilde1 | Views [346]

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 >