We've been on holiday in South Africa the past couple of weeks, getting lost on terrible unpaved, unmarked roads, searching in vain for fresh fish markets (the great mystery of South…
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After the hike to Exit Glacier, we began the long drive to Denali, stopping along the way to load up on groceries for camping and to buy plenty of jerky from…
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Eventually we gave up on packing our day with any more activities, and instead made way to Seward. While driving on the Sterling Highway, I caught a glimpse of shimmering brown…
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We awoke while still dark outside and drove to the dinky airport. On the positive, the flight wasn't delayed. On the negative, our plane was even smaller and more fragile looking…
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Our final night in NZ, we decided to splurge on a suite in downtown Auckland. We found the most bizarre "champagne and strawberries" deal online, and booked a room at the…
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Hot Water Beach - on either side of low tide, warm (sometimes scalding hot) spring water seeps up through the sand. We rented shovel, found a warm spot, dug a hole…
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Another early morning of scrambling and rushing to meet a boat. Our sole purpose for visiting this area in particular, was to swim with the dolphins. I'll spare the drawn out…
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A short synopsis of the "Lost World Epic" - We dressed up like Japanese factory workers, hiked to a sinkhole, strapped into a harness (mine being so tight, that it cut…
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The main reason we stopped in Rotorua was to experience the Maori Hangi, or feast. Similar to a luau, at a hangi, there's dancing, singing, challenges, lots of fake acting, and…