USA | FIJI | NEW ZEALAND | AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | EGYPT | ITALY | TURKEY | USA Just a 2.5 hour drive from Christchurch, which is absolutely gorgeous, is the small coastal town of Kaikoura. Before heading into town we stopped to see some of the local residents – the fur seals. … Continue reading
USA | FIJI | NEW ZEALAND | AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | EGYPT | ITALY | TURKEY | USA There are, of course, many Kiwi-isms. Here are a few you might find useful that we heard on our visit. If you want French fries ask for CHIPS If your house is a TIP it’s … Continue reading
USA | FIJI | NEW ZEALAND | AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | EGYPT | ITALY | TURKEY | USA Lucky me. One of my best girlfriends from my time living in New York City is a Kiwi (the other is an Aussie – next stop). I couldn’t imagine traveling all this way without seeing … Continue reading
USA | FIJI | NEW ZEALAND | AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | EGYPT | ITALY | TURKEY | USA Our short time in Fiji has given me a chance to reflect on education, of all things. I’ve had the unique opportunity to observe my children in an environment very different from our home. In … Continue reading
USA | FIJI | NEW ZEALAND | AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | EGYPT | ITALY | TURKEY | USA “You’ll need to remove your hat in the village and take off your shoes before you enter the church” remarked our escort from Paradise Cove as we arrived at Soso Village off the speedboat. It … Continue reading
USA | FIJI | NEW ZEALAND | AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | EGYPT | ITALY | TURKEY | USA Bula Vinaka! – A warm hello to you! From my perch in the shade of the poolside bar canopy I realize I made the right decision. Plow through to Fiji. An archipelago of 330 islands, … Continue reading
In just a few hours my two children and I will embark on a trip around the world. In the next seven weeks we will visit 8 countries (9 if you count Vatican City, as my son would tell you). As an intrepid traveler this is another in a long list of firsts for me. … Continue reading
