When was the last time you were in shorts and sandals enjoying some BBQ out on the porch? Ok, well how about the last time you did that in December? How about while watching people bowling on the front lawn? Welcome to Christmas in New Zealand. Allow me if you…
If you’ve been following along for any amount of time you’ve probably figured out I am a certified geek. I admit it – I dig sci-fi, comic book stuff and all-things cinema related. I get excited about rumors on upcoming projects, new movie trailers, and all these cool superhero flicks…
To get away from one’s working environment is, in a sense, to get away from one’s self; and this is often the chief advantage of travel and change. ~Charles Horton Cooley New Zealand is a place unlike any other. This little country has absolutely everything. Beaches, mountains, lakes, glaciers, sweeping…
After my two-day stint in Greymouth, the Magic Bus transported me to Franz Josef, a quaint little town in the middle of a mountainous rainforest. The village itself would be unremarkable and, likely, unworthy of a stop save for its proximity to a huge glacier just a few kilometers away…
Once in a while, a setting or a scene remains etched in my mind. In many cases they are the awe-inspiring settings of well-known landmarks. Those are the easy ones. Sometimes, though, less obvious places reveal something you weren’t expecting. And that “something” may not be much at all –…
Back in Australia, I debated about how to spend my time in New Zealand. I’d of course heard all the stories of its natural beauty, and knew it was set up for backpackers to a degree, but I had to do some research to find out what the options were.…
Unfortunately, I only spent four full days in Sydney. It is a spectacular city – one of my favorites during the trip. I think I’ve said it at a couple of other points on the trip, but I could definitely live here. Given my short timeframe, I had to pack…
>Just a fair warning, there is a bit of language in this entry. Virgin ears/eyes should probably avoid this one.< My arrival into Sydney was calm and uneventful – and, fortunately, very cool. The temperature dropped a good 10 degrees Celsius from Alice, which was a welcome surprise. It was…
Well, those of you looking forward to a riveting discussion of the “Bloomin’ Onion” will be disappointed. This is a tale of the real deal Australian Outback. The one with lots and lots of red earth, dangerous critters and high temperatures. Like many of my adventures, the decision to travel…