Tongariro National Park in New Zealand
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Hiking the Tongariro
March 17, 2010 – 10:41 am
The Tongariro Crossing is considered the best one day hike in New Zealand. It is a 19.4km hike that takes you through the area where they filmed Mordor in Lord of the Rings. It’s a mostly easy walk, though there are a few places where the ascent and descent is pretty steep. Moreover, if you [...]
Trying to Fish in Taupo
December 23, 2009 – 12:55 pm
I’ve only been fishing once in my life. It was during an extended stay on the island of Ko Lipe. A few of us had rented a boat to explore the nearby national park and islands. For lunch, our Thai captain went out to catch fish and I was one of the few that went [...]