Adventures in Flying by the Seat of my Pants Conquering Aotearoa One Day at a Time

Photos: Auckland

NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 14 Mar 2011 | Photo Gallery

Whirlwind update

NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 10 Mar 2011 | Views [269]

So it's been a while since I've been able to get online, the internet is very spotty in the Northland region and extremely expensive in Auckland. It really feels like it's actually been weeks since I arrived in New Zealand, and it's startling to think ... Read more >

Auckland Arrival

NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 27 Feb 2011 | Views [274]

Surprisingly, wi-fi is much harder to come by than on a beach in Fiji. Who knew? Anyways, I arrived yesterday and this is the first time I've been able to get online. It's a pretty expensive city and I feel like I've already spent a small fortune.  ... Read more >

I have giant sunglasses and I'm not afraid to use them

FIJI | Friday, 25 Feb 2011 | Views [492]

Since I technically did something yesterday, I spent today doing absolutely nothing but go to the beach and read my Lonely Planet - New Zealand. Sunscreen? Check. Towel? Check. Sunburn? Check. Despite the two layers of SPF50 sunscreen applied to ... Read more >

Jump right into it!

NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 25 Feb 2011 | Views [368]

Luckily, since I slept the entire LA to Nadi flight, I was able to avoid jet lag. I'm exhausted, but I think that has more to do with the stress and running around for the months leading up to my departure.  Yesterday I went into town. From everything ... Read more >

Photos: Fiji

FIJI | Thursday, 24 Feb 2011 | Photo Gallery

Photos: The trip

NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 24 Feb 2011 | Photo Gallery

Adventure Begins

FIJI | Thursday, 24 Feb 2011 | Views [854] | Comments [2]

I'll be honest, I'm not the best traveler. I love to visit new places, but I get stressed out easily and I always have problems with air travel. Just to preface, I have arrived safely in Fiji and am sitting in the hostel watching the sunrise. It's ... Read more >

Photos: Pre-trip planning

USA | Sunday, 20 Feb 2011 | Photo Gallery

Waiting with bated breath

USA | Sunday, 20 Feb 2011 | Views [232] | Comments [1]

Still sitting around my apartment trying to figure out what to do with all the little things that refuse to find themselves new home. Luckily there's just enough time left before I leave to iron out all the details of my trip. Then... well who the hell ... Read more >