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I’m flying like a bird with Taupo Tandem Skydiving!

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Jumping out of an airplane at 12,000 ft is no mean feat, and I’m about to tackle it!
Ok, I’m not alone. I will be strapped to my Brazilian tandem master, of Taupo Tandem Skydiving, who assures me it’s like a “walk in the park” for him (he’s done thousands of jumps!). Still, it’s of little [...]

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It’s bliss! Relax at the Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools!

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

To see the Glacier Hot Pools in Franz Josef lit up at night is a real treat. Believe me after a long day, the hot pools is the perfect place to unwind – there is even a massage room on hand.
The complex is surrounded by native bush and fed by glacier water, and the hot [...]

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The Auckland International Boat Show

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Ahoy, dear reader! We are off to the Auckland International Boat Show! Now, I would be first to admit that I am not the most technically savvy boat enthusiast – all that talk of fore and aft leaves me quite giddy! – but I do appreciate the boats themselves. Especially here in Auckland on a [...]

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