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Mar 10, 2013

Nadi, Fiji

Fijians are possibly the friendliest people on the planet! I did think about leaving my post just there but then I thought that doesn't do them justice. Here's why I think they're so friendly: At the airport I was met by a greeter who called me by my name, a guy who gave me a pottery lei then called me by my name and then I went into t…

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Laura Cockram
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Nadi, Fiji

2013 is the year of travelling! Join me as I travel, see some fantastic sights and of course meet some wonderful people. If you've been to any of the places that I'll be going and have some advice or suggestions about what I should do please message me. ;)

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New blog entry posted

Mar 10, 2013

Nadi, Fiji

Fijians are possibly the friendliest people on the planet! I did think about leaving my post just there but then I thought that doesn't do them justice. Here's why I think they're so friendly:…

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Mar 7, 2013

Auckland, New Zealand

I had an absolute ball driving around New Zealand. I drove almost 4,000 kms, but if you're thinking of doing it here are a few tips to assist you: Share the driving with someone else - you'll…

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Mar 6, 2013

Queenstown Lakes District, New Zealand

I was blown away by the beauty of Wanaka and tasted some lovely home-made ice cream. I thought I was ready for the sights of Queenstown, but the drive over the Crown range was spectaculour, if…

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Feb 28, 2013

Franz Josef, New Zealand

So today I had a helicopter ride over Franz Josef glacier, Fox glacier and we also did a circle over Mount Cook (New Zealand's highest mountain). It was so amazing! We landed on Franz Josef an…

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Feb 25, 2013

Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

WOW - the phrase I am using the most since my arrival in New Zealand. The scenery is amazing and on some occasions the roads very windy - that doesn't always make for comfortable driving... it…

James I remember the smell of rotten eggs. Lynds blamed it on me at first. A really unique place.

Feb 21, 2013 re: Red faced & searching for hobbits

Keefy Well honestly... I just rated your blog as five stars, but pressed four by mistake. Bloomin iPads! The thought was there though! Loving the blogs, keep them up! x

Feb 6, 2013 re: Windy city & it's not just the weather...

Alan Brown was it not the late Ron Brown that got into trouble with the mace? Glad you're getting around and Enjoying Oz Laura.

Feb 6, 2013 re: Windy city & it's not just the weather...

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Perth, Western Australia 14-Jan-2013
Melbourne, Victoria 21-Jan-2013
Adelaide, South Australia 25-Jan-2013
Sydney, New South Wales 02-Feb-2013
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 05-Feb-2013
Newcastle, New South Wales 07-Feb-2013
Auckland, New Zealand 10-Feb-2013
Russell, New Zealand 11-Feb-2013
Howick, New Zealand 14-Feb-2013
Waitomo, New Zealand 17-Feb-2013
Rotorua, New Zealand 19-Feb-2013
Wellington, New Zealand 21-Feb-2013
Nelson, New Zealand 23-Feb-2013
Granity, New Zealand 24-Feb-2013
Hanmer Springs, New Zealand 25-Feb-2013
Kaikoura, New Zealand 26-Feb-2013
Franz Josef, New Zealand 27-Feb-2013
Queenstown, New Zealand 01-Mar-2013
Geraldine, New Zealand 05-Mar-2013
Christchurch, New Zealand 06-Mar-2013
Rewasau, Fiji 07-Mar-2013
Pak Shek Kiu, Hong Kong 11-Mar-2013
London, UK 13-Mar-2013