Author Archives: whirledtraveling

New Zealand: Sunnier adventures on the “mainland”!

Posted on August 27, 2012 by whirledtraveling

Kia Ora, friends! That means hello in Maori! After a rainy stay on the North Island of New Zealand, I made my way to the South Island via the Interislander ferry across the Cook Straight. The ferry itself was as … Continue reading →

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New Zealand!! North Island…it’s sweet as.

Posted on August 16, 2012 by whirledtraveling

I landed in Auckland so excited I could burst. Coming to New Zealand has been on my list for a very long time. I knew that seeing the Maori culture, beautiful scenery, and gracious locals would be a life changing … Continue reading →

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Adelaide: Home of Kangaroo Island, great wine, and a whining tour guide!\

Posted on August 13, 2012 by whirledtraveling

Adelaide is not the first city that comes to mind when people think of Australia, nor probably the second. However, it is a place I heard many great things about and I deemed it worth a short stay! The city … Continue reading →

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Melbourne: Coffee, Culture, and My Favorite Aussie!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by whirledtraveling

I was very happy when I arrived in Melbourne. I spent about a month traveling in Southeast Asia with my friend Craig, a native Melbournian, and he had told me on many occasions how proud he was of this great … Continue reading →

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Oh, sweet Tasmania, how I love thee and thine little devils!

Posted on August 1, 2012 by whirledtraveling

I really am in love with Tassie (as the Aussies call it…). There are many reasons why my love for this beautiful island could have developed so quickly. It could be the animals, the untouched wilderness, the incredibly friendly locals, … Continue reading →

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Big city sights and small town friendliness, Sydney is an great place to land!

Posted on July 23, 2012 by whirledtraveling

Some of you have been wondering if I fell off the face of the earth as I haven’t blogged in about 6 weeks. But alas, I’m still alive and well! The radio silence was because I went home to Utah … Continue reading →

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From under the sea to high in the skies, Australia is amazing!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by whirledtraveling

Hiya everyone!! My arrival in Australia was a very happy one! Not only did I find myself in a country where I was excited to be, but it was an english speaking one! I can’t even describe to you the … Continue reading →

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My Indonesian adventure from active volcanoes to lazy beaches.

Posted on May 2, 2012 by whirledtraveling

It’s been longer than normal since my last post and I would love to give you a great excuse but honestly I think I have hit that point of being a bit travel-weary. The good news is that I am … Continue reading →

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Through Malaysia and Singapore then on to Indonesia – life is good!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by whirledtraveling

Ahhh…sweet Malaysia. I have spent the last week or so in beautiful Malaysia and have really enjoyed this gracious country. Not only are the people warm and friendly, but the cities are modern and full of sights. The Malay people … Continue reading →

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From Thailand’s beaches to Malaysia’s Temples – it’s been another busy week!

Posted on April 9, 2012 by whirledtraveling

Hi everyone! We started the trip out with my least favorite part of traveling – an overnight train. The good news was that it actually wasn’t too bad. After being on Indian overnight trains it seemed like a luxury to … Continue reading →

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