Journeys

Men at Work

Men at Work

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After finding a flat and getting settled into our new digs in Bondi, it was time to find a job. We drew from our experience in Queenstown, and applied some of the lessons that we had learned through that experience. First off, we decided that it wasn’t the best idea to go around looking for…
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Finding a flat in Bondi

Finding a flat in Bondi

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After our Asian Adventure wrapped up, Cory, Federico, and I made a pact to re-unite in Sydney for a summer on the beach in Australia. After Nepal, I was headed back to the States for my sister’s wedding, Cory was off to do the SE Asian Circuit he had missed out on, and Federico had…
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Throwing myself off of The Ledge…

Throwing myself off of The Ledge…

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The week before Cory was to head back to The States, we decided it was time to man up and take on the most infamously Kiwi adventure sport of all those on tap in Queenstown- bungee jumping. Prior to arriving in NZ, we knew that bungee jumping was a big thing there, especially in Queenstown,…
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A Wild Ride on the Shotover River

A Wild Ride on the Shotover River

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So, occasionally, some of the businesses in Queenstown have what they call ‘Locals’ Day’- a day where they lower the rates of their offered activities so that those that live nearby can take part without breaking the bank. With the primary function of most of Queenstown’s tourist industries being milking every last penny they can…
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Finding a Flat in Queenstown

Finding a Flat in Queenstown

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We spent our first few days in Queenstown trying to sort out an apartment, and quickly learned that our search for a flat was going to be a bit of a wild goose chase, as available flats were only listed at the individual leasing office that their respective owners worked through. With 10+ leasing offices…
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Find the Adventure…

Find the Adventure…

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My name is Nick, and I have a passion for travel and adventure. To me, traveling is much more than just ‘sightseeing’- it’s meeting new people and learning about how they see the world; it’s exploring new places, hanging with the locals, and experiencing different cultures; it’s trying new things and pursuing adventures unique to…
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The Art of the Deal…

The Art of the Deal…

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  I was posting the above picture of a street market in Cartagena, Colombia, on the BackpackU Instagram feed the other day, and realized something- I miss street markets. Random, chaotic, colorful, crazy street markets. There’s just something about roaming through a myriad of stalls and tables, perusing the locals’ arts and crafts, chatting with…
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