Starting to think about leaving New Zealand…
Note: Due to WiFi issues, our paragraph spacing is impossible to change. With only twelve days left until February 12, the calendar...
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The Māori culture in New Zealand…
Note: All photos posted today were taken during our 2016 trip to New Zealand. See the post here. Visiting New Zealand today,...
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Fascinating beauty but often risky beaches worldwide…
When we think of beaches, our minds usually drift toward postcards and daydreams: turquoise water, soft sand, the sight and sound...
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Is there a bridge between New Zealand’s North and South Island?…
Yesterday, I stumbled across the following video. If you're interested in geography, this may appeal to you, along with today's story: https://youtube.com/shorts/-hSwHxNVoAU?si=wOYvewVJVmVWwVQL....
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Why don’t we have to pay for international phone calls from any location in the world?…
After years of juggling physical SIM cards, experimenting with various eSIM apps, and constantly asking ourselves “Which plan are we on right...
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Fascinating life saving event in Marloth Park with video…
Click here first to see the video of the removal of the above: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Q1WjLAwc9/ Click this video next to see the end...
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Horrific landslide on the North Island due to outrageous amounts of rain…
Note: Dave, our landlord and new friend, sent me the following message a few days ago: "Hi Jessica, So far this January,...
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You won’t believe what Tom did today!…
After perusing Costco Travel for price drops on our four upcoming Azamara cruises in 2027, he was thrilled to see that each...
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Time is passing too quickly!…What does the science say?…
There was a time when an hour felt like an eternity. As children, we could sit on the floor waiting for a...
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The horrific flooding in Kruger National Park and Marloth Park…
Click this link below to see the flooding that has immobilized Kruger National Park and the surrounding areas. Kruger National Park floods...
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