There are days that we remember, usually because of something that happened that was much bigger than us.

When people land at Auckland airport they are greeted by a large sign that says “Aotearoa.”

There are many places around the world that can take your breath away when it comes to sheer natural beauty. However, having so many of such places in such close proximity of each other probably means you are spending time on the South Island in New Zealand.

Ok, ok – I messed up. The initial “Uniquely Australian” post was too long and I missed a few key points. So, I am breaking it into two and filling in the gaps.

There are many who have said “Australia is like no other place on earth” which in itself is intriguing, but not necessarily a compliment

To avoid any confusion, Canberra is the capital city of Australia, but it is very different from most major nations’ capitals.

I can honestly say that after experiencing Sydney for just over a week, that city is as amazing as I expected it to be.

ell folks, I know I fell behind on my posting, so thank you for your patience. As I wrapped up [...]

… Being chased away from the market in the town of Goroka as men with large bush knives jumped out of a yet moving truck seemed a bit unusual to me, but to those around me, it was something that is a part of life.

The story of an amazing cultural experience I had on my overnight visit to a local village.