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Tall Ships Sailing In The Bay Of Islands, New Zealand
Blog: The Travel Tart - Offbeat Tales From A Travel Addict - 18 September 2011
Tall Ships Fun Time! The R. Tucker Thompson is a schooner (that is a Tall Ship, not a glass of measurement that contains beer) that sails around the Bay of...
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Bay Of Islands Tour Guide in Russell, New Zealand. Choice Bro!
Blog: The Travel Tart - Offbeat Tales From A Travel Addict - 17 September 2011
Bay Of Islands Tour Guide – With A Difference Meet Alan. He’s one of the funniest guys I’ve met in a long time. He looks after the Russell Top 10...
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Sky Jump in Auckland, New Zealand. Adrenalin Junkie Paradise
Blog: The Travel Tart - Offbeat Tales From A Travel Addict - 15 September 2011
Sky Jump = Crap Your Pants Stuff! As part of the very cool ‘The Great Crusade‘ junket, a couple of crazy punters decided to have a crack at the Sky...
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Rugby Games – Australia vs Italy Behind The Scenes
Blog: The Travel Tart - Offbeat Tales From A Travel Addict - 15 September 2011
Rugby Games – The Social Side. I like going to sporting events. It’s not necessarily for the actual sport – it’s for the peripheral events that go on around the...
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Rugby World Cup 2011. England v Argentina. Dunedin.
Blog: Midwife Moira's Travel Blog. With Emirates Cabin Crew on the side. - 14 September 2011
Sat, September 10th 2011 The Bella Vista Motel was perfect. I had booked a one bedroomed apartment this was clean, warm (once the heater was on), well equipped, with very comfortable beds. It is a walking distance of about 15 minutes to Dunedin and 20 minutes to the new Stadium.
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EK 418, Dubai to Christchurch. The flight goes on...
Blog: Midwife Moira's Travel Blog. With Emirates Cabin Crew on the side. - 14 September 2011
Thursday September 8th.
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Sky Walk in Auckland, New Zealand. Wet, Windy and Crazy!
Blog: The Travel Tart - Offbeat Tales From A Travel Addict - 14 September 2011
Sky Walk – Brown Underpants Time! As part of The Great Crusade, the nice people from Qantas sent us up a tall tower in the centre of Auckland, New Zealand...
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Getting to Christchurch, New Zealand from Manchester. September 2011.
Blog: Midwife Moira's Travel Blog. With Emirates Cabin Crew on the side. - 13 September 2011
Terminal One at Manchester Airport has 4 lounges. This concept of having to purchase a space in a comfortable Airport Lounge, as opposed to it just being what an Airport seating area should be, seems to have appeared in recent years as yet another way of getting money from travellers. This ‘Lounge experience’ is now being sold as a ‘Holiday Extra’. The prices vary from upwards of £17.00, and are included in the ticket price for many Business and First Class Passengers.
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The Great Crusade Launch for the Qantas Wallabies – Washed Out!
Blog: The Travel Tart - Offbeat Tales From A Travel Addict - 13 September 2011
The Great Crusade – was pissed on down from a great height! Woo hoo, I’m here in New Zealand, and I currently driving around the North Island in a campervan...
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Finding Hidden Travel Secrets – The Med Market in Wanaka
Blog: Landlopers - 13 September 2011
Where can you find the winners of both New Zealand’s best sausage and ice cream? Fancy restaurant, boutique hotel café? Nope, these and other world class foodstuffs call the unassuming Mediterranean Market in Wanaka their home. Originally the Mediterranean Market, or Med Market as locals...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Wanaka in a Day – Water, Wine and West Coast Flair
Blog: Landlopers - 9 September 2011
My first introduction to Wanaka was at night after a long drive along State Highway 6 from Franz Josef. I actually made the drive much longer than it normally is, I just couldn’t resist stopping every few miles to observe some of the most breathtaking...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Dinner and a Movie Wanaka Style – Enjoying a Night Out at Cinema Paradiso
Blog: Landlopers - 6 September 2011
Wanaka is a strange little town. One of the great vacation destinations on New Zealand’s South Island, Wanaka still retains a small town vibe making it a great place to explore. It seemed as if there was something a little strange and always unique tucked...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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The Weekly Photo: Sulfur Pools in Rotorua
Blog: Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - 28 August 2011
Sulfur Pools in Rotorua, New Zealand Related Travel ArticlesA Look at Maori CultureThe Saturday City: RotoruaThe Weekly Photo: Hiking into the StormThe Weekly Photo: Tongariro National ParkThe Weekly Photo: Mercury Bay
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Learning to Love the Spa – A Global Journey Through Thermal Springs and Pools
Blog: Landlopers - 26 August 2011
Being American as I am, I always thought the term ‘spa’ referred to a place where people go to receive massage treatments, facials and pedicures. Once in a while I would notice people calling their Jacuzzi a ‘spa’ but I quickly dismissed it. It wasn’t...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Visiting Rippon Winery – The Most Photographed Vineyard in the World
Blog: Landlopers - 24 August 2011
I first heard about Rippon Winery at dinner my first night in Wanaka. The manager had stopped by to see how my meal was going and was shocked that I hadn’t tried any wine from nearby Rippon vineyards. I really didn’t know what to say,...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Sunset and Waterfall in Milford Sound, New Zealand
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 23 August 2011
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos.
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On the Road Again – Franz Josef to Wanaka on the Great West Coast Drive
Blog: Landlopers - 22 August 2011
My trip to New Zealand was a blur of sheep, gorgeous views and of course roads – lots of roads. I recently wrote about my first day driving on the Great West Coast Road of New Zealand’s South Island, but it was the second day...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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The Weekly Photo: Hiking into the Storm
Blog: Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - 21 August 2011
Hiking into a storm on the Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand ©Nomadic Matt's Travel Site. Want to save OVER $700 USD on your next trip? Get Free Travel Coupons with my guide to traveling the world. Related Travel ArticlesThe Weekly Photo: Tongariro National ParkThe Weekly Photo: Mercury BayThe Weekly Photo: Mount DoomThe Weekly Photo: Bay of [...]
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Hot Pools, Kiwis and Glacier Hikes – How to Spend a Day in Franz Josef
Blog: Landlopers - 19 August 2011
I can safely say without exaggeration that I loved just about every moment of my trip to New Zealand. There’s a spirit to the country that seemed to capture my own. In spite of my Kiwiphilia, there were highs and lows, just as on any...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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100 Greatest Travel Experiences: How Many Have We Done?
Blog: Never Ending Voyage - 17 August 2011
People who hear that we plan to travel forever sometimes ask us if we’ll run out of places to visit. Now we can point them to Wanderlust’s list of 100 Greatest Travel Experiences. The British travel magazine asked readers to vote on what they consider the ultimate travel experiences, as travel is more about the [...]
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The Great West Coast Drive Experience – Greymouth to Franz Josef Glacier
Blog: Landlopers - 17 August 2011
West Coast Drive NZ Part I I was looking forward to exploring the West Coast region of New Zealand’s South Island, even if it meant a lot of driving. I enjoyed driving around New Zealand, in spite of driving on the left-hand side of...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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New Zealand TranzAlpine Scenic Rail Experience
Blog: Landlopers - 15 August 2011
I recently wrote about four travel styles that are so iconic that everyone should really try them at least once. High on that list for me personally was an epic train ride, which I finally experienced in New Zealand when I boarded the famous TranzAlpine...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Daily Travel Photo – Franz Joseph, New Zealand
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 13 August 2011
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos. No related posts.
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How to Explore Christchurch in a Day – Penguins, Punts and Cheese
Blog: Landlopers - 12 August 2011
Christchurch in a Day Christchurch has an international reputation for being a vibrant, fun community with a lot of English flair. It has also traditionally served as the gateway to many other tourist destinations on the South Island including the gorgeous West Coast. The...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Exploring Antarctica in Christchurch
Blog: Landlopers - 10 August 2011
I thought I knew what to expect in Christchurch. I was going to tour the earthquake damaged city and report back on the current state of tourism. A glance at my schedule told me this also included a visit to the Antarctic Centre, but I...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
