There arn't enough words in the dictionary to describe the beauty of this place. It is just incredible. Around every corner there is new beauty, forest, hills, mountains, streams, lakes, waterfalls, it's just amazing. Culturally i leave the All Blacks, Pies, big guns (the hunting kind), a high Catholocism culture, the wonderful Maori culture, home of the bungi jump and an amazing place for outdoor activities. The bus drivers are tour guides, the villages are ...

Would you like some Crutchless pants madam, he said with a smirk on his face. "Just give me a pair that fit" I said sweetly, thinking 'you little squirt!' Dressed in a pair of over trousers, boots, jacket, gloves and hat, all stinking of stale p***, I boarded the bus to head towards the Franz Joseph Glacier. I sat in amongst a group of Irish friends who were travelling with the 'Kiwi Experience' which translates to the 'Green bus of lurve...' if you know what ...

Adrenalin? Who needs adrenalin?......ME! and I have it by the bucket load, COME ON! I did a sky dive and OH MY GOD!!!! It was AMAZING. It was the biggest rush I have ever had, yes even more than the 'poor b******' horse incident. Arriving at Taupo, it was perfect weather conditions. I was suited and booted by a rather delish but seemingly mute Kiwi man and was ready to go. I felt nothing but excitment....until I was on the plane. Straddling a tiny bench w...

I HAVE HAD A STARBUCKS, I REPEAT, I HAVE HAD A STARBUCKS....in fact I have had several starbucks, cream cakes and icecreams and now have an arse the size of a small country. Arrival in Auckland was bloody brilliant. Civilisation at last. After 20 child sick free hours in the air from Easter Island to Santiago and finally New Zealand (my 21st flight) I was lucky enough to have been booked into a posh hotel courtesy of my wonderful parents! Well, amazing is ...