My time in New Zealand has been slightly rushed, to say the least, but I have had an absolutely fantastic time. The scenery on the South Island is wonderful, although I would recommend visiting during the summer as its bloody freezing this time of year. Me being me, came completely unprepared and immediately had to invest in thermal long-johns. Christine and I tried to explore the Island on foot, but spent most the time being hypnotised by the constant rhythm ...

Ok, so I decided against the 'Kiwi Experience' and scoured the notice boards in Auckland in search of a traveling buddy - I was looking for someone who seamed relatively 'normal' but still up for a laugh - I found neither. I'm kidding... For the last week or so I've been traveling with another crazy German (surely I should have learnt my lesson) and a much more grounded Canadian Girl - Meet David and Christine. We've been on an 'express' tour of the North ...

Yesterday I arrived in Auckland and I have just been to explore. Tomorrow I begin the 'Kiwi Experience' with Pat and Lib. For my birthday I plan to throw myself out of a plan from 16,000 feet along with Pat, Lib and Abby - Bring it on!! I'll keep you informed...

Hello All Oh my gosh, it's been so long where do I begin... So I left Brisbane and headed up the coast, stopping at Noosa on the way to Hervy Bay. Noosa was awesome; I spent my days soaking up the sun watching the Surfing competition. Hervy Bay is the stop off place for Frasier Island - the largest sand Island in the world. I was reunited with Holly and Laura at the briefing for the trip; which was awesome as I was feeling slightly fed-up with travel...

G'day from the Gold Coast. After a rather extended stay in Sydney, due to falling into the black hole which is Kanga House - I swear it has a magnetic pull on backpackers. I was one of the lucky ones; Abby is still there amongst the Bedbugs and Pommes. So I've lost my buddy! Abs was 'running on fumes' so had no choice but to work. I am just making full use of HSBC's generosity. From Sydney I caught a 'Grey Hound' up to Byron Bay, a bus journey...