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• Games Around the World: Sepak Takraw
  on May 31, 2012 in Asia games around the world Malaysia Thailand sepak takraw
  Malaysia and Thailand are home to one of the most athletic and skilled sports I’ve seen anywhere in my travels. Sepak Takraw (kick ball – sepak is a Malay word for kick and takraw is a Thai word for ball) is a cross between volleyball and...
• Diving the Seas: Underwater Marvels around the World
  on May 29, 2012 in diving guest post Uncategorized abu nuhas marsa alam ras mohammed red sea tenerife
  guest post by Ricky Durrance Often it is hard to think outside of the box when it comes to travelling. For example, what do you think of when someone mentions Egypt? Pyramids and pharaohs, right? Whilst these are of course must see sights, you may b...
• Photo of the Week: Historic Cardrona Hotel (New Zealand)
  on May 29, 2012 in kiwi kapers New Zealand travel photo of the week Cardrona Cardrona Hotel Crown Ranges photography travel travel wonders
  Cardrona is the midpoint of the superb scenic drive over the Crown Ranges between Wanaka and Queenstown. A ski village in winter, only a couple of buildings remain from the manic gold rush days of the 1860s including the iconic and historic Cardrona...
• Through the Gates of Haast (New Zealand)
  on May 25, 2012 in drive kiwi kapers natural wonders New Zealand travel wonders UNESCO blue pools fantail falls gates of haast Haast haast pass lake hawea lake wanaka photography roaring billy falls sh6 thunder creek falls travel wanaka world heritage
  From spectacular Fox Glacier, the west coast ribbon of highway called SH6 continues it relentless but scenic route south. Sticking to a coastline that boasts superb vistas (such as Knights Point Lookout), the road curls its way to the strange town of...
• A South Pacific Retreat (Auckland, New Zealand)
  on May 22, 2012 in guest post New Zealand Auckland John Logan Campbell Onehunga markets photography Piha Beach Rangatoto Island travel Waihiki Island
  guest post by Samuel Winters New Zealand’s largest city is vibrant, cool and can often be reminiscent of the bustling American metropolis Los Angeles. However, unlike LA, Auckland is set to the backdrop of the natural world and New Zealand’s bea...
• Travel Photo of the Week: ReflectioNZ
  on May 20, 2012 in kiwi kapers New Zealand travel photo of the week fox glacier hokitika invercargill botanical gardens kahikatea forest walk lake matheson nelson photography reflections reflectionz south island travel wow museum
  Some photographic reflections on my recent journey around the South Island of New Zealand.… Read the full story at http://www.travel-wonders.com.
• Franz Josef or Fox Glacier?
  on May 17, 2012 in hiking kiwi kapers natural wonders New Zealand travel advice travel wonders UNESCO fox glacier Franz Josef Glacier glacier guides glaciers hike Westland Tai Putini National Park
  In a freak of nature, New Zealand has two of the only sea-level glaciers in the world outside of the arctic regions. Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are easily accessible and are only 25 kilometres apart on New Zealand’s South Island and compete heavi...
• Trekking Patagonia’s Torres Del Paine (Chile)
  on May 14, 2012 in Chile guest post hiking South America ascencio valley chile cueva del miladon grey glacier guanacos lake grey patagonia patagons south america swoop patagonia torres del paine valle frances
  guest post by Swoop Patagonia For those more adventurous souls out there a few weeks inter-railing around Europe might seem a little tame. But don’t worry, the world might have shrunk but it has not lost all its mystery yet: Patagonia is a tot...
• Hiking Fox Glacier (New Zealand)
  on May 12, 2012 in hiking kiwi kapers natural wonders New Zealand travel wonders fox glacier fox glacier guiding glacier hiking westland tai poutini national park
  Fox and Franz Josef Glacier each squelch, groan, grind, gouge and meander around 12 or 13 kilometres from the heights of New Zealand’s Southern Alps ending in lush rainforest. From small townships with matching names, they are among the most access...
• Travel Wonders Refresh
  on May 10, 2012 in blog Haast Knights Point New Zealand south island
  As regular readers will undoubtedly note, I have revamped Travel Wonders, completely redesigning the layout and converting from Blogger to WordPress along the way. I’d love to hear about your impressions of the new format and what you like and...
• Greenstone, Whitebait and Gorge (Hokitika, New Zealand)
  on May 3, 2012 in kiwi kapers natural wonders New Zealand travel wonders
  Driving only a couple of blocks through along Hokitika’s main street leaves no-one in any doubt as to the main attraction of the area – greenstone. The local Maori population has always treasured the valued greenstone (or jade) found in nearby ri...
• Discover Norfolk - A Hidden Gem (England)
  on Apr 27, 2012 in guest post England Europe
  guest post by Vicky Anscombe Don’t be fooled by urbanites that write disparaging, snooty articles on Nelson’s County - if you’re looking to explore a part of the UK that’s worth its weight in gold, Norfolk’s your best bet. Tucked neatly aw...
• Lest We Forget!
  on Apr 25, 2012 in travel wonders memorial Australia
  Today is Anzac Day, the national remembrance day of Australia and New Zealand when people pay their respects and honour the bravery, courage, resilience and sacrifice of the service men and women of our country. Dawn services are conducted all throug...
• Pancake Rocks: A Layered Wonderland (Punakaiki, New Zealand)
  on Apr 24, 2012 in travel wonders New Zealand natural wonders kiwi kapers
  Sandwiched between the uninspiring towns of Westport and Greymouth are the extraordinary Pancake Rocks - the ocean sprays, pounds and bursts through fissures in unusually carved and layered rocks near the tiny village of Punakaiki. Constructed of str...
• An Appropriate Name (Cape Foulwind, New Zealand)
  on Apr 20, 2012 in travel wonders New Zealand natural wonders drive kiwi kapers
  The day is foul – a wind howls across the point resisted by only the hardiest of scrubby bushes and toughened grasses. Surf pounds relentlessly into the west coast’s limestone cliffs and volcanic beaches. Brooding dark seas merge into the pewter...
• Forgotten Route 66 (USA)
  on Apr 19, 2012 in guest post USA North America drive
  guest post by Lauren Williams The art of the Great American Road Trip has been lost in translation over the years – driving from A to B used to be an affair to remember, a whimsical adventure that would see you saying farewell to your loved ones f...
• Pelorus Sound Scenic Reserve (New Zealand)
  on Apr 15, 2012 in travel wonders New Zealand hiking kiwi kapers
  The Rai Swingbridge crosses the deep aquamarine blue of Rai River as part of a beautiful gentle walking circuit through totara forest (one of several walks in the area). This sturdy structure has far less swing and sway than its cousin over Buller Go...
• Buller Gorge Swingbridge (New Zealand)
  on Apr 13, 2012 in travel wonders New Zealand kiwi kapers
  The road from Nelson to the west coast of New Zealand weaves through some spectacular mountain and gorge country. The road follows and falls with the river the scenery draped in a veil of verdant green foliage and murky mists. At over 100 metres in...
• Stoked with Craft Beer (Nelson, New Zealand)
  on Apr 10, 2012 in travel wonders New Zealand kiwi kapers
  With ideal growing conditions for hops, the Nelson region boasts around 20 craft breweries many producing novel and unusual beers along with the more traditional brewed offerings. One highly recommended place is McCashin's Brewery in Stoke only a few...
• Love is in the Air in Venice (Italy)
  on Apr 7, 2012 in guest post Italy Europe
  guest post by Francesca Edwards As one of the most romantic cities in the world, its no wonder Venice is such a popular choice for romantic breaks and honeymoons. For those who like to know exactly what they’re in for and like to plan to the last...

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