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From Curio Bay in Southland to Totaranui in Golden Bay, this is both a provocative history and a vast expedition across the land once known as Middle Island, as Ansley visits the places and people who hold the clues to the South's famous character. Not so very long ago, the South Island had most of New Zealand's people and just about all of the money. Gold miners found fortunes in the hills and rivers, sheep barons bestrode mountains, valleys and plains. Wealthy southerners ruled the embryonic government. Where now lies the South Island's golden fleece? And what is its future?

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Melbourne. Greater than a Tourist - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia by Alex Hatzidakis offers the inside scoop on Melbourne.

Simon Andrews made the the legendary overland trip known as the "Hippy Trail to India" in 1975. Forty-Five years later comes the true story of that journey and its influence on future life. The difference between being a traveler or being a tourist will depend on why we go to where we go and the reasons for going. The first book is a frank and very honest "Traveler's Tale".

With a destination loosely defined as the rest of the world, Mary and her husband Tom leave family, friends and successful careers for a multi-year sailing voyage. As the voyage takes her farther and farther from her traditional support systems, her world becomes more and more defined by forces outside her control. Mary's travels through often uncharted island communities, provides a compelling metaphor for a journey of self-discovery.

Juin-juillet-août 2023. Traverser pendant trois mois le Grand Désert Victoria et le désert de Gibson dans l’Outback australien : voici le nouveau défi de Sarah Marquis, qui nous emmène dans un monde où il faut savoir décrypter les signes que nous envoie la nature et qui entre en résonance avec notre propre histoire. Qualifiée de " folie " par les locaux, au vu de l’isolement, du manque d’eau et de nourriture des territoires qu’elle va parcourir, cette nouvelle expédition à laquelle l’exploratrice s’était minutieusement préparée prend un tout autre tournant lorsque peu de temps avant son départ sa mère décède subitement.

Prepare to embark on a fascinating journey with our upcoming eBook, "Enigmatic Giants." Marvel at the Otago coast's greatest secret - the Moeraki Boulders! This eBook promises a virtual exploration of these geological wonders from their core to the surface! "Enigmatic Giants" immerses you in an intriguing world few have ventured before. The introductory chapter vividly sets the stage for the geographical insights to follow. Dive into the morphological details revealed about the boulders. This eBook bridges the gap between scientific facts and fabled lore. Your fascination will deepen as one...

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local: Sydney by author Elizabeth Htwe offers the inside scoop on food in Sydney.

Greater than a Tourist: Australia: 250 Travel Tips from a Local gives you the inside scoop about Australia. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Travel writer Steve Malins spent time as a young man challenging himself and learning about the world around him. He qualified as a military parachutist by the age of 19, sailed across the Atlantic and worked in the heart of Luxembourg. After a sabbatical “Down Under” in Australia learning to fly, farm and dive the Great Southern Land, he and his fiancée sold up in London and moved to Melbourne to start a family, embracing the climate, opportunities and offer of new life on an acre of land. There was lots to do—train as a firefighter, farm; fish the bay, camp and ski the Alpine, and ...

Number four in the Irish Times Bestsellers list in original fiction week ending 4th January 2014 Praise for 5 Peppermint Grove Michelle never lets the reader guess what’s coming and keeps the suspense with the warmth she adds to every page. Bookshelf reviews Jackson's latest novel will resonate with many Irish readers who have been touched by the heartbreak of emigration. Funny and empathetic, it is probably her best work yet. Irish Independent Another great book by a great Irish author! Michelle Jackson never disappoints! Bookworm Personally I think this is my favourite out of Michelle's...

This true story tells of one family’s hilarious journey through Australia’s rugged Outback countryside. The intrepid adventurers work their way through numerous mishaps, including an ill-advised river-crossing and an inappropriately packed roof rack. They also engage in some truly horrible singing.

A story of a couple's trek through the Tongariro Alpine Crossing near lake Taupo in New Zealand. A guide for anyone interested in what the Tongariro Crossing is like as a hike or trek, and for fans of Lord of the Rings films. Tongariro mountain was featured in the Lord of the Rings movies by Peter Jackson. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a stunning trek through various other-worldy landscapes, and is something every visitor to New Zealand's North Island should try to experience at least once. Read this to discover why this should be your number 1 experience when visiting New Zealand. Tags:...

In 1962, with a Canadian friend, Andy Larson embarked on a journey driving across colonial Africa in a wartime jeep. Sleeping on the ground, the pair encountered civil wars, riots, and wild animals while seeing the continents fascinating scenery and meeting its interesting peoples. In June 2010 Andy Larson embarked on another journey, this time sailing a 36 foot sailboat alone from Vancouver to Mexico, and then across the Pacific Ocean to Sydney Australia. Alone at sea, he encountered whales and dolphins, endured solitude and loneliness, fought through storms, battled breakdowns, and sat ...

Girt by Dirt: An Australian Adventure will take you on a light-hearted and informative 35,000-kilometre journey around Australia. It follows the travels of two mates from Sydney, Australia, Phil and Glen, who spent five months on a trip of a lifetime in a four-wheel-drive. The trip started in Sydney and followed a clockwise route around the country. While a lot of thought went into the general route, most of our planning was on the fly, depending on advice from fellow travelers, last minute research, local knowledge or just how we felt at the time. We didn’t go too far off the beaten ...

From the moment Manager Darcy Williams first laid eyes on Beth Phillips in the bustling packing room, he never could have imagined the tumultuous journey their paths would take. Set in contemporary Australia, this novel follows the lives of Darcy and Beth as they navigate the complexities of their workplace and personal relationships. Darcy is a successful and arrogant manager, used to getting what he wants. Beth is a sweet and unassuming country girl, who he dismisses as uneducated and beneath him. Despite that, both are aware of a growing attraction between them, as they share experiences...

It’s Bill Bryson meets Paul Theroux in Steven Lewis’s hilarious review of his train journey across Australia on the Indian Pacific in the train’s fortieth anniversary year. Hot Silver stops with the train in Broken Hill, Adelaide and Kalgoorlie, all of which are closed when the Indian Pacific visits. Most closed of all, though, is Cook, the tiny town (pop. 5) in the middle of the vast Nullarbor Plain, 200,000 square kilometres of nothingness in the centre of Australia. "It’s like walking round one of those fake towns the Americans built to test their nuclear weapons. I wouldn’t be...

This dictionary will tell you about some of the interesting slangs that are used by everyday Australians and It is an ideal reference guide for tourists as well as readers who are interested in Australian Slangs.

‘Every day something unexpected happened. Every day was exciting. Every day was a misadventure.’ A misadventure has no apparent purpose. Only a misadventurer can understand why they choose a certain misadventure. To be misadventurous is to be selfish. Being misadventurous requires a sacrifice of reputation. The size of the sacrifice depends on the extent of the misadventure. For a misadventurer, reputation is of no concern. A misadventurer's only concern is doing something memorable. Something worth talking about. Percy has been mistreated and misinformed for most of his childhood. His ...

This is a revised and updated edition of the book titled "Aussie Slangs". There are more than two hundred newly added entries in the second edition of the book. The use of slangs that are mostly and uniquely Australian is quite common in their conversation, and this is an ideal reference guide for tourists and readers who are interested in or like to learn more about Australian Slangs.

In Loving Country, co-authors Bruce Pascoe and Vicky Shukurolgou show travellers how to see the country as herself, to know her whole and old story and to find the way to fall in love with her, our home. Listeners are encouraged to discover sacred Australia by reconsidering the accepted history and hearing diverse stories of her Indigenous people. The intention of this audiobook is to foster communication and understanding between all peoples and country, to encourage environmental and social change.