Category Archives: New Zealand

Routeburn Track, New Zealand – Tramping at its best (and a bit of Japanese)

I can’t remember if it took us three days or four (it was a while ago now). I do know that for each of the days, we were treated to views that took our breath away and more than compensated … Continue reading

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White Island, New Zealand – Holidays in a gas mask

90 minutes in choppy waters. Then quickly put on a gas mask and a hard hat, followed by a very strict sounding safety briefing. Call this a pleasant holiday experience? oh yes! White Island, around 20 miles off the coast … Continue reading

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