FIJI | Tuesday, 18 Dec 2007 | Views [804]
The
time has come for us to leave the South Pacific and embark on an
adventure of settling somewhere and working to make the dreams we have
been having turn into reality. For several months we have
debated when to return to the States ... Read more >
Tags: Philosophy of travel
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 18 Dec 2007 | Views [533]
As
the days pass in December, the number of tourists in New Zealand is
greatly increasing and soon, the number of New Zealanders on the road
will skyrocket as the school holidays kick in. Now, more than ever, we
are seeking out the quiet, ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 18 Dec 2007 | Views [689]
We
have been so very lucky to spend a few days off the tourist trail
again. Especially so, as we got to spend the days in the company of a
welcoming family. We had met them earlier this year in Samoa and
promised to pay a visit if we ... Read more >
Tags: Friends
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 18 Dec 2007 | Views [642]
After
leaving the Marlborough Sounds, we made our way Southeast. Clouds
appeared as we approached Kaikoura where we needed to stop for the
night. Just as the tent was wedged between two camper vans, the clouds
broke open and it poured. ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 30 Nov 2007 | Views [680]
Under
a clear blue sky and blinding sun, we drove the narrow, winding
coastline from Picton to the Marlborough Sounds, intending to pay a
visit to a friend and relax for a few days. En route we frequently
pulled over, lured by the occasional ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 14 Nov 2007 | Views [634]
To
me, the greatest attraction of New Zealand lies in its unrivalled
nature and wildlife. The best way to experience it must be by walking
the many fine trails that crisscross the country. According to our
documentation, one of the best ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 4 Nov 2007 | Views [566]
For the last two weeks we have been exploring the far North of New Zealand, our most Southern destination on this journey. It has been a while since we have last found ourselves at latitudes this far from the equator, where the weather is obviously much ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
VANUATU | Saturday, 13 Oct 2007 | Views [610]
Far North Vanuatu is home to the most remote archipelago in the country
and lured us for how far it sits off the beaten track. After the short
detour through Australia, we were ready to take the route less traveled
once again and get back to basic ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 21 Sep 2007 | Views [657]
Between the Solomon Islands and Australia lies a vast, deep blue sea that separates two shockingly different worlds. Resulting from an involuntary re-route, we were not quite prepared for so many people and commercial activity. Suddenly swallowed up by ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
SOLOMON ISLANDS | Thursday, 20 Sep 2007 | Views [724]
Water laps against the posts of our overwater leaf house as I sway in the hammock to create air movement as it is hotter here, 8 degrees South of the equator, than anyplace else we have been. Maybe it is the hammock's perfect fit, or the view out over ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
VANUATU | Friday, 7 Sep 2007 | Views [846]
On our last two days on Ambrym island, I decide to take on the challenge of walking cross-island to climb one of the island's dark, brooding volcanoes. It is said to be a hard, long hike requiring an overnight stay at the base of the mountain. Amy decides ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
VANUATU | Friday, 7 Sep 2007 | Views [1085]
After spending a few days roaming around Vanuatu's capital, Port vila, and another ten exploring the island of Tanna, we decided to head North and set our sights on Ambrym Island. To many people, the island is a bit mysterious. Its two active volcanoes ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
VANUATU | Monday, 6 Aug 2007 | Views [1732]
There have been times on our trip that we have wished for comforts,
times that were hard, even times that we perhaps rather would have been
in the comforts of our apartment and former familiar surroundings.
Somehow though, it feels like we have known ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
VANUATU | Monday, 6 Aug 2007 | Views [734]
There are many active volcanoes in the world but only a few erupt as
regular and consistent as Yasur volcano on Tanna island, Vanuatu. From
the moment we arrived in Eastern Tanna, we had heard the grumbling of
the old man - which is what Yasur freely ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
TONGA | Wednesday, 25 Jul 2007 | Views [607]
Most
people would probably agree that being the captain of your own boat is
the best way to see Vava'u. For us however, that meant going about on a
simple, borrowed, plastic kayak complete with disfunctional paddle.
Regardless, the natural ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
TONGA | Wednesday, 25 Jul 2007 | Views [556]
We
got a little more than we bargained for when we wished for true
adventure, authentic cultural experiences, and undeveloped tourism to
come our way during our stay in Tonga. Tucked away on the most Western
side of the Vava'u group of ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
TONGA | Monday, 2 Jul 2007 | Views [618]
Last Thursday we touched down in the Kingdom of Tonga. Through a string of good fortune, things fell into place: a much needed, long awaited package was actually waiting for us at the post office in Tongatapu and at the airport we were able to walk up, ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
SAMOA | Monday, 2 Jul 2007 | Views [590]
Days have passed without much ado during our stay back in Samoa. We have spent much of our time on quintessential tropical beaches allowing us to take in even more sun :). It has been relaxing and we have had lovely weather, some spectacular thunderstorms ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
AMERICAN SAMOA | Tuesday, 5 Jun 2007 | Views [891]
Here
we sit in Pago Pago, American Samoa - a place where no one should
choose to linger. The road around the island is clogged with oversized
pick-up trucks and SUV's and dotted throughout are grease pit
restaurants and cafe's spewing out ... Read more >
Tags: Misadventures
SAMOA | Wednesday, 30 May 2007 | Views [651]
After crossing paths with the fellow travellers we met on Savaii, who we will now refer to as friends, we headed back to Upolu and on to Lalomanu. It was a very long travel day (taxi, ferry, taxi, taxi) made bearable by sharing the experience (and taxi ... Read more >
Tags: People
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