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Friday, 5 May 2017

The End (But Not The End) Of All Things...


Well, what an adventure… Sure, me and Sian didn’t undertake most of the activities including kayaking and surfing (although I did jump out of a plane), but we’re more than happy enough being somewhere we’ve never been before and soaking up the scenery on offer. And it’s almost an understatement to say that New Zealand has a lot. It’s not just the adventure capital of the world - it’s probably the most beautiful country too. Its stunning, breathtaking and otherworldly landscape certainly raises the bar on epic, and, to once again quote our chief experience officer Mark – whom I’m now thrilled to call a friend – “it’s Ireland on steroids.” There’s simply no other way to sum up this country.

Thursday, 27 April 2017

Mount Doom

Misty Mountain?

A journey through several miles of dense morning fog and deep into what seemed like the real Middle-Earth – actually named Tongariro National Park – includes endless mind-blowing scenery, summed up by our tour guide in the most appropriate, nail-on-the-head fashion: “the British countryside on steroids”. I couldn’t have put it better myself. Though of course I should be able to, being a writer and all, so shame on me.