Trip: NZ vision journey
There are [77] stories from my trip: NZ vision journey
NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 10 Jun 2015 | Views [727]
Christchurch to Queenstown that is! I've done the journey a million times yet I never get tired of it as the drive is considered one of the world's most beautiful. Yesterday I caught up with a good friend, Doug Jacques. Six years ago I met him in Queenstown ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 8 Jun 2015 | Views [671]
It seems that no matter where I go in this world, I always end up back in New Zealand. I'm back now for what could be an annual winter sojourn to Queenstown. This time I flew from Melbourne to Christchurch. In all the time I've been in Australia and ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 28 Oct 2014 | Photo Gallery
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AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 13 Sep 2014 | Views [590]
I’ve stayed with many people and many families, though it’d never happened where I’ve stayed with several members of one family at four different homes! In five days I’ve stayed with Emily & Hannah at their home, Jessie and ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 7 Sep 2014 | Photo Gallery
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AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 7 Sep 2014 | Views [662]
As Diana, Eduardo, and I drove along the Steve Irwin Highway, we made our way toward Kondalilla National Park. It's hard to believe I'm back in Australia, where my travels all started nearly 10 years ago! In less than two weeks I'll be 30. Australia ... Read more >
Tags: hiking, waterfalls
NORFOLK ISLAND | Monday, 1 Sep 2014 | Views [1062]
Joel Christian would take me out today on a volunteer project. The Norfolk Island green parrot is one of the world’s rarest birds, and only found on Norfolk Island. We set out early for a monthly check of 23 green parrot nesting sites. These are ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Thursday, 28 Aug 2014 | Views [5021] | Comments [1]
Imagine a V-dub being unloaded onto a rowboat, let alone a 22-seater bus. You dream of a bus being unloaded onto a platform being floated ashore on two rowboats tied together. On Norfolk Island however, this is no dream, it’s reality. This is how ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Sunday, 24 Aug 2014 | Views [831]
As in most places, Sunday is Norfolk’s quietest day. It’s not as quiet as Sundays on many other Pacific Islands; there’s the weekly flight from Auckland, the Sunday market, and people are out and about catching up and going to the beach.... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Saturday, 23 Aug 2014 | Views [1247]
As I worked at Bindi’s grandmother’s house this morning I picked out a beautiful hibiscus for Racheal. It was nippy, windy, and chilly this morning as I moved around various potted plants and raked dead plant matter. The garden is really ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 14 Aug 2014 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 14 Aug 2014 | Views [934]
It would take me only two lifts to get to Tauranga and another couple of short lifts to get to Katikati, the only Ulster settlement outside of Ireland. A group of Ulster Scots came from County Tyrone, and settled in Katikati in 1875. I'm Irish yet I ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 7 Aug 2014 | Views [2176]
Fergburger gets all the attention here in Queenstown; travellers are constantly told "you have to try a Fergburger." However, there's another place that's ten times better. Patagonia is where I call in nearly every day for a hot chocolate! They are the ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 27 Jul 2014 | Views [1018]
Since I left Norfolk Island two months ago I've been busy not doing much! I can't believe I haven't written anything in over two months! I'm on the cusp of a major journey that shall take me to a special place, a childhood dream, the top of a mountain, ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Sunday, 18 May 2014 | Views [1474] | Comments [3]
As I packed my stuff early, I was fighting back tears a bit; I knew that getting on the plane and leaving Norfolk would be extremely difficult. Cleaning the suite as much as possible I washed every dish, gave the kitchen a good wipedown and got rid of ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Friday, 16 May 2014 | Views [1421]
Today was another action-packed and activity-filled day on Norfolk Island. I was on air today with Norfolk Island Radio to discuss my book, my travels, and Fearless Journey . This morning I was awake early but slowly as I made some tea and ate a couple ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Thursday, 15 May 2014 | Views [1303]
How many places do you know of with only one school, one roundabout, one ATM, and one street light? There aren’t many, and Norfolk is one of the few. This special little island has greatly exceeded my expectations and this has to be one of the ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Wednesday, 14 May 2014 | Views [933]
Today I got to take two of my talents and use them on the same day (though not at the same time). In fact, I used a multitude of talents. There’s a subtle humming sound whenever I have a shower and the breeze blows gently between the pines. This ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Tuesday, 13 May 2014 | Views [787]
What a day! Wutawieh! What a day! Stories and my passion were the story of my day on Norf’k Ailen. There’s a deep reason I’m here; that’s why the airfare was so inexpensive. This morning I was awake early after another bizarre ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Monday, 12 May 2014 | Views [1732]
Wutawieh you! Awake early this morning I was, after a dream that I got into a large argument with Craig (about the last person to argue with anybody!). After I already made my morning cuppa and smeared some cherry guava jam on some bread, Nicki showed ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Sunday, 11 May 2014 | Photo Gallery
One street light, one ATM, one roundabout, and one school. Nine times I've been to Norfolk Island, and I fall in love more each time.
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NORFOLK ISLAND | Sunday, 11 May 2014 | Views [2447]
That’s how you say it! And spell it. “Wutawieh” I greeted the customs officials as I stepped into one of the most surreal places I’ve ever set foot upon. My passport was stamped with a special one; even though Norfolk is technically ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 10 May 2014 | Views [1328]
Arriving back in West Auckland before my trip to Norfolk Island, I'm back in a sense of "normality". I'm not sure if I've ever told you about my friend Erica. We met in Australia back in '07 and I've met up with her a few times on this journey.
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NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 7 May 2014 | Views [791]
"If I were you I would have left earlier, rather than later, you don't want to get stuck in Twizel at 4 AM" advised Craig. It was pissing down rain all morning and I misinterpreted his text when he said "it's not due to clear up today." He offered me ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 30 Apr 2014 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 25 Apr 2014 | Views [805]
It's time to wear my poppy proudly and make biscuits. Why? It's Anzac Day. 25 April is commemorated each year for soldiers of the Australia & New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) and their service in various wars but most famously for their landing at ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 24 Apr 2014 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 27 Mar 2014 | Views [972]
As I slathered a glob of freshly-made pesto onto sourdough bread with my morning cuppa, I had thoughts on my plan for today: return to the Mt. Arthur Lookout. Years ago I went with an Israeli girl and I fell in love with the view (though not as much ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 25 Mar 2014 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 20 Mar 2014 | Views [944]
No, the Digbys don't live in Linwood. They live in Tawa, an outer suburb of Wellington. Shannon & Rob Digby along with little Olivia and Isaac are my latest CouchSurfing hosts. They're my fifth hosts in the Wellington area, and I've ended up in the ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 13 Mar 2014 | Views [956] | Comments [1]
With a deep sense of euphoria, I climbed the stairs on the ferry. On top of the life rafts I stood, arms outstretched, tea bottle in hand, head high, breathing deeply. In my head I was screaming "I'm on top of the world!!!" For several minutes I just ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 27 Feb 2014 | Views [1188]
Napier is the world's Art Deco capital. Welcome! Yesterday I got a lift to CouchSurfer Dave's house, but I'll share more about him later (don't get me wrong though, because he's one of the best guys you could ever meet and CouchSurf with). I got a lift ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 27 Feb 2014 | Photo Gallery
Art deco, wine, and sunshine
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NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 16 Feb 2014 | Views [1014]
It started with a dream. It was a short dream of me walking onto the farm unexpected. Excitement abound, Nikki gave me the biggest hug and the nicest smile, and she was the happiest to see me. Then it was back to reality. I woke up crying; crying because ... Read more >
COOK ISLANDS | Wednesday, 12 Feb 2014 | Views [1706]
It’s my third day here, second day waking up in paradise. It was 7:22 AM when I awoke yet I was ready to make the most of today! On my agenda was the Cross-island Track. Rarotonga isn’t as big as New Zealand or Ethiopia so there’s no ... Read more >
COOK ISLANDS | Tuesday, 11 Feb 2014 | Views [2260]
Today I went scuba diving for the first time ever! The roosters woke me early but I’m glad they did because I wanted to be up early. Thanks to Natalie and her husband I got to sleep in a private bungalow with a sea view! Although I was up ... Read more >
COOK ISLANDS | Monday, 10 Feb 2014 | Photo Gallery
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