New Zealand’s Fantastic Te Puia Geothermal Valley – A Review Pohutu Geyser erupted forcefully, shooting 60 meters straight up into a clear blue sky. Water sprayed out in all directions from the main geyser and rushed over the pale-gray sulfuric mound being built up from sulfur-laden geothermic water. Streams flowed down the sides of the […]
Fiji’s Amazing Budget Resorts
Fiji’s Amazing Budget Resorts I don’t know about you, but I’ve always believed that all the far-flung tropical islands of the Pacific Ocean were extremely expensive travel destinations. They are certainly expensive to reach by flights from most places in the world. And I presumed that once one arrived on any of those islands, daily […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Orchids
PHOTO GALLERY: Orchids Orchids are considered some of the world’s most elegant and exotic flowers. There are several reasons for their exclusive status. First, of course, is their amazing beauty. Secondly, orchids are astoundingly expensive in most developed countries. Finally, they are notoriously difficult to grow. All these factors make orchids much-sought after throughout the […]
10 Surprising Facts About Fiji
10 Surprising Facts About Fiji What comes to mind when you think of Fiji? Lush tropical islands lined with long, sweeping, fluffy white sand beaches that are backed by coconut palms and fronted by crystal clear aquamarine waters? Vibrant coral reefs swarming with colorful tropical fish and corals? Balmy evenings, beach-side, cocktails in hand, marveling […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Viti Levu Island – Fiji
PHOTO GALLERY: Viti Levu Island – Fiji Fiji, as one might expect, is a beautiful tropical island with long sweeping white-sand beaches and picture postcard views. To be more accurate, however, the nation of Fiji is comprised of well over 300 islands. Only a handful are populated, and even fewer cater to tourists. Located south […]
NEWS: I’m On Vacation in Fiji This Week – June 9 to 18th
NEWS: I’m On Vacation in Fiji This Week – June 9 to 18th If you missed my post OMG – I’m Going to Fiji then this quick news flash is here to give you a head’s up that I’m offline, on vacation for 10 days in glorious, tropical, relaxing Fiji. I’ll actually be staying in […]
50+ Money Saving Tips for New Zealand
50+ Money-Saving Tips for New Zealand New Zealand is a very expensive country. So expensive that I was afraid to visit for several years, despite my burning desire to see the acclaimed country. Accommodation, food, beverages, drinking, public transportation, petrol, personal needs, and even toiletries are all very costly. Yet I was able to travel […]
PHOTO GALLERY: The Natural Beauty of New Zealand’s North Island
PHOTO GALLERY: The Natural Beauty of New Zealand’s North Island New Zealand is deservedly famous for its stunning natural beauty. Its incredibly diverse topographies include long sweeping coasts, volcanic mountains, geothermic regions, vast rolling farm lands, majestic lakes and rivers, lush forests, and even glaciers and fjords. Lying squarely on the Pacific Rim of Fire, […]
I’m Going to Fiji! I’m Going to Fiji!
I’m Going to Fiji! I’m Going to Fiji! OMG! OMG! OMG! I’m going to Fiji! Ah, hem… does this by any chance sound somehow strangely familiar to you? Ummm, that might be due to another recent post of mine: OMG! OMG! OMG! I’m going to New Zealand! But if you thought I was excited about […]
TEP Wireless Modem: A Review
TEP Wireless Modem: A Review Recently Tep contacted me, asking me to review their portable wireless modem while I’m traveling around New Zealand. I thanked them for the offer but explained that I already had free wifi wherever I go in New Zealand due to staying with local people in their homes on HelpX assignments. […]