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In the early part of this year, I took hardly any photos at all because it was very difficult to hold a camera and a set of crutches at the same time. Since I’ve been off the crutches, I’ve taken quite a few photos, but last Tuesday was only the second time (the first being…
The Queen Charlotte Track is a very unique track that winds through the Marlborough Sounds in the north of New Zealand’s South Island. As I described in yesterday’s post answering the top questions about the track, it’s a track where you can walk in luxury while seeing some unforgettable scenery — scenery made all the…
The Queen Charlotte Track is a 71km walk that winds its way between the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds in New Zealand’s Marlborough region. While 71km sounds quite daunting — especially for someone as out of shape as I was when I tackled the Queen Charlotte — this track is actually one of the more…
On my first visit to New Zealand, I went on a Lord of the Rings tour that took us around Glenorchy to the locations for Isengard, Lothlorien, and the place where Sam & Frodo see the oliphaunts for the first time (just to name a few). I realised very quickly why the Glenorchy area was used…
As of last Wednesday, I have officially been a permanent resident of Australia for one year. While it may seem that I’m celebrating yet another milestone because I can, this one actually has a pretty special significance. Australian citizenship rules require that you live in the country continuously for four years and that you…
Last weekend, the PSQ (Photographic Society of Queensland) held their annual convention at the State Library of Queensland. As a first-time attendee, I had a great time. I found the speakers to be inspiring and incredibly interesting; many of their talks inspired me to get out and try what they do for a living (like…
The Old Caves Winery was one of the first wineries we found out about on our getaway to Queensland’s Granite Belt, mainly because it was right next door to our cottage for the weekend…and because a bottle of their Armchair Port was provided in our minibar. We kept hearing about it around town; a number…
You may have seen already that I was an official photographer at the Australian Body Art Carnivale that was held in Eumundi last month. Over the course of two days, I saw many incredibly talented artists turn normal people into works of art. It was amazing to watch the transformation in just a few short…
As the owner of the Arctic Colour Apartments later told me, I picked one of the most roundabout and interesting ways possible to get from London Heathrow to the tiny town of Porjus in Swedish Lapland. Nearly everyone flying to northern Sweden has to fly via Stockholm; however, most people take direct flights from Stockholm…
The story that’s been on everyone’s lips this week is the Diamond Jubilee. Despite the London weather’s best attempt at ruining it, the Brits pulled off a massive party to celebrate the 60th year of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. I would have loved to have been there just to experience the atmosphere and patriotism. While it…
Photo Essay: An Evening of Burning Steel Wool
In the early part of this year, I took hardly any photos at all because it was very difficult to hold a camera and a set of crutches at the same time. Since I’ve been off the crutches, I’ve taken quite a few photos, but last Tuesday was only the second time (the first being…
Preparing for the Queen Charlotte Track
The Queen Charlotte Track is a very unique track that winds through the Marlborough Sounds in the north of New Zealand’s South Island. As I described in yesterday’s post answering the top questions about the track, it’s a track where you can walk in luxury while seeing some unforgettable scenery — scenery made all the…
The Queen Charlotte Track: 5 Questions Answered
The Queen Charlotte Track is a 71km walk that winds its way between the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds in New Zealand’s Marlborough region. While 71km sounds quite daunting — especially for someone as out of shape as I was when I tackled the Queen Charlotte — this track is actually one of the more…
Photo of the Week: Horseback Riding in Glenorchy
On my first visit to New Zealand, I went on a Lord of the Rings tour that took us around Glenorchy to the locations for Isengard, Lothlorien, and the place where Sam & Frodo see the oliphaunts for the first time (just to name a few). I realised very quickly why the Glenorchy area was used…
Australian Citizenship: Why I Applied
As of last Wednesday, I have officially been a permanent resident of Australia for one year. While it may seem that I’m celebrating yet another milestone because I can, this one actually has a pretty special significance. Australian citizenship rules require that you live in the country continuously for four years and that you…
Photo of the Week: Brisbane’s Lights from Kangaroo Point
Last weekend, the PSQ (Photographic Society of Queensland) held their annual convention at the State Library of Queensland. As a first-time attendee, I had a great time. I found the speakers to be inspiring and incredibly interesting; many of their talks inspired me to get out and try what they do for a living (like…
The Old Caves Winery: Get There Before It’s Gone
The Old Caves Winery was one of the first wineries we found out about on our getaway to Queensland’s Granite Belt, mainly because it was right next door to our cottage for the weekend…and because a bottle of their Armchair Port was provided in our minibar. We kept hearing about it around town; a number…
Photo Essay: Special Effects at the Body Art Carnivale
You may have seen already that I was an official photographer at the Australian Body Art Carnivale that was held in Eumundi last month. Over the course of two days, I saw many incredibly talented artists turn normal people into works of art. It was amazing to watch the transformation in just a few short…
Driven to Distraction…On a Bus in the Snow
As the owner of the Arctic Colour Apartments later told me, I picked one of the most roundabout and interesting ways possible to get from London Heathrow to the tiny town of Porjus in Swedish Lapland. Nearly everyone flying to northern Sweden has to fly via Stockholm; however, most people take direct flights from Stockholm…
Photo of the Week: The Queen Visits Brisbane
The story that’s been on everyone’s lips this week is the Diamond Jubilee. Despite the London weather’s best attempt at ruining it, the Brits pulled off a massive party to celebrate the 60th year of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. I would have loved to have been there just to experience the atmosphere and patriotism. While it…
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