The Coromandel Peninsula, The Kiwi Way

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The Coromandel Peninsula, The Kiwi Way

If there is one thing I have learned from living in New Zealand the last four months, is that nothing comes cheaply in this part of the world. Between $6 per gallon of gas and $3 for a 20 oz. bottle of coke, you really have to budget wisely if you want to ‘see it all.’ Kiwis are a resourceful bunch and use a brilliant system of bartering and connections to get things done. In a large country with only 4 million people, there is a plethora of small towns and with that, comes that small town mentality where everyone knows and tries to help everyone else out.

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I Don’t Use The Lonely Planet And YOU Shouldn’t Either!

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I Don’t Use The Lonely Planet And YOU Shouldn’t Either!

No matter where you go in the world, chances are, there will be someone there ready to sell you their country’s edition of the Lonely Planet. Make no mistake, in today’s world where information can be shared quickly, efficiently, and effortlessly, knowledge is power. It has never been easier for even the most casual of travelers to take a trip abroad without many horror stories to follow. However, the method of gaining knowledge, probably shouldn’t have a big LP logo on it.

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The Best Temple in Cambodia – Beng Mealea

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The Best Temple in Cambodia – Beng Mealea

If you have been to Cambodia and had the chance to view the magnificent ancient city of Angkor, you probably have one of two impressions. Either you feel as I do that it is one of the most amazing places in the world (as I obviously do), or were completely pestered by the incredible crowds and felt that you became Lara Croft about four decades too late.

Beng Mealea 3

Much like watching a movie, places can get over-hyped and we are let down (much like me with the Sydney Opera House). However, without the hype, you might have never even gone in the first place. Catch 22 really. Lucky for you, there is a way to have your cake and eat it too. Let me tell you about a little place named Beng Mealea.

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Australian Convict Sites

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Australian Convict Sites

Australian Convict Sites 2Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Visited: Sept 16, 2014

Site Type: Cultural

Inscribed: 2010

Background and Opinion:

Before passing by Sydney on a long layover from Malaysia to New Zealand, my knowledge of Australian history was limited. To my understanding, thousands and thousands of prisoners were pretty much dropped off in this new British territory to fend for themselves. A century or two later, they somehow escaped, became advanced, and had the will to fight in WW2 all the while becoming a first world country. Read more →

Looking for that Wow Moment – Goat Island

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Looking for that Wow Moment – Goat Island

While in Malaysia a few months ago (check it out on the ‘timeline‘), we met some cool Kiwi soldiers who recommended their favorite places in the North Island. We have been systematically checking them off over the last few months and with the sun blazing on my day off work, we went to ‘Goat Island’ to see what the hype was all about.

Goat Island Beach

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