NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 2 Sep 2007 | Views [386]
In this land full of Rainbows, I am beginning to believe in Fairies, Orks, Elf's and everything magical. As Jonny and I drive around the South Island we are amazed at the dramatic landscape. We have seen waterfalls, valleys, glaciers, fiords, ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 20 Aug 2007 | Views [441]
I've always had a fear of drowning, I like the idea of doing water sports but if it’s anything else than swimming I can’t help but panic. Everyone along our New Zealand travels have talked so much about Kayaking, I wasn’t really sure I would ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 17 Aug 2007 | Views [472]
It was Friday the 13th and another bitterly cold day in Springfield, New Zealand. With thick fluffy white snow covering the mountain tops and slippery icy roads, Jonny and I despite being considered crazy by the locals decided it was a perfect day ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 14 Aug 2007 | Views [552]
The weather in the South Island was unbearably freezing with snow and ice everywhere. It was so cold I had to sleep in thermals, woolly socks and hat. After spending the first few days in Christchurch we hired a car and headed to a small town ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 12 Aug 2007 | Views [635]
Jonny and I hit Sydney International Airport early in the morning like two zombies not really in control of our faculties. We were booked on separate flights, mine with the cheapest carrier Jetstar and Jonny’s with Quantas Business. We had ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 9 Aug 2007 | Views [579]
Jonny and I arrived in Sydney downtrodden and weary, we haled a taxi driver to take us to the hostel we had pre booked. The Lebanese cabby was a little rude to us when we tried to make polite conversation with him and tension was steadily building ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 15 Jul 2007 | Views [389]
As we drive quietly to the Cairns Depot we know our daily routine has come to an end. Both sad and unable to speak, it is as if a part of me has died, I have an emptiness I can't explain. The time has come to say goodbye ......goodbye to our home ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 4 Jul 2007 | Views [419]
It was another beautifully hot day in tropical Cairns, North Australia. Jonny and I decided to take advantage of the glorious weather and walk the Lake Placid track. After walking for a couple of hours with the sun relentlessly beating down ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 30 Jun 2007 | Views [433]
Oh the joys of the great outdoors! Every crisp morning I have to grab my rucksack packed the night before with clothes for the following day, toiletries and towel and run in the individual showers which are a freezing outside block. Showering ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 25 Jun 2007 | Views [417]
So the drive continues northward bound. Australia is so vast in comparison with the UK, we have been driving for hours before we reach anything remotely considered as a town. So we have ended up in Rockhampton. What a weird place! Greeted ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 18 Jun 2007 | Views [423]
I have a cunning plan, well it’s not so cunning really, it’s to head to Fraser Island. I’ve been told that it is a 'must do' in Australia so now in Hervey Bay I try and track down a suitable tour package. In the local Backpackers ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 10 Jun 2007 | Views [397]
I never considered myself to have ‘itchy feat’. I mean I’ve always considered myself to be a stable and reliable person but there’s something about living out of a suitcase and being on the road which makes me want to keep on moving. If I don’t like ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 10 Jun 2007 | Views [691]
Our home for the next two weeks is a 'Wicked' Camper van. All Wicked vans have a theme, Scooby Doo, Xmen, The Simpsons, the list is endless. When Jonny and I went to pick our ‘Wicked’ camper van up from the Brisbane depot I was secretly hoping ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 4 Jun 2007 | Views [528]
So here I am down under! I arrived in Brisbane on the 4th June, to my disappointment there has been non stop rain for the last week. My first meeting with a true Aussie was an interesting one and I will try not to associate all Aussies by this ... Read more >
SINGAPORE | Sunday, 3 Jun 2007 | Views [451]
As I mentally prepare myself to move on from Singapore I feel a little down, saddened to be saying goodbye in fact. I have certainly enjoyed my time here; enjoyed partying on my 30th birthday in style drinking Singapore Slings in Raffles Hotel and ... Read more >
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