by Traveller | Dec 11, 2012 | New Zealand, Oceania, Round The World
In the Maori language, “Kia Ora” means “Hello,” “Welcome,” and “Thank You.” There is so much to this country. For example, skiing is abundant in the winter. You could head to Whakapapa, which is pronounced...
by Traveller | Dec 9, 2012 | Australia, Oceania, Round The World
If Paris is known for kissing, Copenhagen for bikes, Cape Town for Table Mountain, and Hong Kong for shopping. Then, Sydney must be known for beer. Because they drink a lot of it. But there’s a lot more to this incredible city. Solo travel has been a lot of fun....
by Traveller | Dec 5, 2012 | Australia, Oceania, Round The World
This is my first time in Australia and, so far, I love it. Although the bar isn’t set too high after being in Hong Kong. In order to prepare for my time in this place, on the advice of some great friends, I read Bill Bryson’s “In A Sunburnt...
by Traveller | Dec 3, 2012 | Asia, China, Round The World
There are a lot of tourists here in Hong Kong. You can easily identify them. A tourist wears his backpack as a frontpack. He checks for his wallet as obviously and frequently as he’s able. His passport and money are in a bulge under his shirt. He stares at menus...
by Traveller | Dec 3, 2012 | Asia, China, Round The World
There are a number of phrases I tend to (over)use. One of them is ?That?s nothing to write home about.? One of the things I?ve learned on this trip is that the most mundane things can be the most interesting. Indeed, they’re the ones I most often write to you...
