SCUBA Diving in Sipadan, Borneo, Malaysia
Sipadan, in Malaysian Borneo, is world renowned for jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime diving. Seaventures Dive Resort offers close access to Sipadan, as well as micro-diving.
Dawn on the Kinabatangan River: Sakau, Malaysia
I’m roused from my slumber by the distant trumpeting of elephants and singing of thornbirds. It is morning on the Kinabatangan River and the animals announced the day’s commencement. (Actually, it was the roosters outside my window that first awakened me, but I...
Hiking Around Taupo, New Zealand
Taupo is surrounded by dozens of hiking trails leading into the hills or along the river. Avid walkers and hikers frequent these trails morning through dusk, and I just may have covered all of them during my stay in Taupo. My favorite hike followed a winding trail to...
The Beauty of Taupo, New Zealand
For the History Buffs – Since Captain Cook brought the first sheep into New Zealand in 1773, the sheep population has grown to over 40 million. That represents twelve sheep for every person living in tiny New Zealand. However, although a large percentage of New...
Seal Colony at Red Rocks Reserve, Wellington
The Wellington countryside was used in many scenes of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Easy to see why with all the rocky cliffsides and lush meadows. For keen LOTR fans, there are plenty of tours and activites for all levels of hobbit lovers, including a $150 tour...
