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Travel Photo: The Curious Tucan – Foz de Iguaçu, Brazil

Posted by on May 8, 2012 in Animals, Around The World, Brazil, Destinations, Photography, South America, Travel Photo Of The Week | 0 comments

We had only planned to see the falls, but were told by some of the other hostelers about the amazon bird park literally at the end of the road and across the street from the hostel so we decided to check it out. We saw so many different species of birds, flamingos, parrots, and even some hummingbirds and really enjoyed seeing a small but unbelievable sampling of the amazing creativity and beauty our God has created...

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Cultural Experience – Tamaki Maori Village – Rotorua, New Zealand

Posted by on Mar 23, 2012 in Advice, Around The World, Destinations, New Zealand, Oceania, People, Photography, Resources, Travel | 0 comments

One of the things that I was most looking forward to about visiting New Zealand was getting to know a little more about the Maori culture. I had heard little pieces of information about the indigenous people of this beautiful place, and was interested to learn more. Although Maori people make up more than 14%...

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Travel Photo Of The Week: The Blue Pools – Haast Pass, New Zealand

Posted by on Mar 17, 2012 in Around The World, Destinations, Landscape, New Zealand, Oceania, Photography, Travel, Travel Photo Of The Week | 1 comment

While traveling in New Zealand, our driver told us there would be some very beautiful blue glacial water pools coming up, but we had no idea of the vibrancy to expect. We were told that the blue of the water is caused by the almost microscopic rock particles and debris that the glaciers scrape up as they move along the...

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Travel Photo Of The Week: Waterfall On The Tongariro Crossing – National Park, New Zealand

Posted by on Mar 3, 2012 in Around The World, Destinations, Landscape, New Zealand, Oceania, Photography, Resources, Travel, Travel Photo Of The Week | 2 comments

We are currently finishing our travels in New Zealand and let me encourage and persuade you that if you have not been to New Zealand before, you should put it on your bucket list and make it out here before you die. This place is amazing...

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Train Tour of Northern India Part III: Agra, the City of Eternal Love

Posted by on Feb 18, 2012 in Advice, Agra, Around The World, Destinations, Frustrations, India, Landscape, Photography, Travel | 2 comments

There’s really only one reason to visit Agra. I’m not saying that there’s only one thing to see there, but everything else really just pales in comparison. You know what I’m talking about, the Taj Mahal; truly one of man’s most beautiful creations. After you’ve seen the Taj, is there really anything else to visit...

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Travel Photo Of The Week: Phillip Island Ocean View – Phillip Island, Australia

Posted by on Feb 15, 2012 in Around The World, Australia, Destinations, Landscape, Melbourne, Oceania, Photography, Travel, Travel Photo Of The Week | 0 comments

This photo was taken on Phillip Island, Australia. While visiting Melbourne, one of Valerie's friends and her family generously offered to host us for a while. We had an amazing time. They invited us to their house on the Island which is a really cool place just an hour or so outside of Melbourne...

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