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People say that one should try anything and everything once, so here I am.
There's always someone coming and going, this is the reality of staying at a hostel. The beautiful people we meet along the way are just as much a part of the travel experience as are the beautiful beaches of Sydney. We give ourselves to them and we take some of them with us back home or wherever we end up. I will probably never again see most of what I come across here, so forgive me for resisting the urge to Facebook every person I have a conversation with. But I don't forget the people who made my day when it was raining and just wanted to burn one down. All the best to all the good folks travelling through Aussie Land!

"Seek the good, the positive, the creative. Then that is what you open yourself to and that is what you respond to." Swami Radha

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By PolishPaul
August 11th 2008

Beerfest 2008 North America » Canada » Ontario » Toronto

Welcome to Toronto!
View from Fort York.

Our Fourth Annual Beerfest at Fort York has come to an end. Thanks everyone for coming out and supporting our drunken habits, couldn't of done it without you! Also couldn't of done it as early had we missed the train. We started the day under gloomy conditions, no break in sight, being hearded around like cattle through the various ticket stations until actually being let loose like the bulls in Pamplona. Except we weren't running because we hoped to impale some dumb tourist, we were "running" for some of that golden goodness, or lakewater depending on what you were drinking. The [View Full Entry]

By PolishPaul
July 3rd 2008

North Island Adventure Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

Mana, northern suburb of Wellington

Time flies when you're having fun. Having only one week to spend on the north island of New Zealand was definitely a disappointment. My limited time did, however, make my travel plans very simple. Wellington was a pleasand surprise. A very photogenic city that's easy to get around in. All I had to do was get myself to Central Station by train from our suburb, Mana, and I could easily spend a full day on the town enjoying the free sights. Its easily accessible waterfront made it that much cooler. Rotarua is a smelly place. There's not much to the city [View Full Entry]

By PolishPaul
July 2nd 2008

Exploring South Island Pt. 2 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

Where do we go from here?

I'll let the pictures do the talking and your mouse to do the walking. [View Full Entry]

By PolishPaul
June 30th 2008

Glacier Country Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef

Franz Jozef Glacier
It looks small, but just to give you an idea, it took us 45minutes to reach the face. And we're the "fast" group!

Franz Jozef Glacier Day Hike. Our morning began a little chilly, but that aside it was fairly clear and sunny for the rest of the day. One never knows with weather in New Zealand. We start the day getting all of the necessary hiking gear. I throw on a raincoat, water-resistant pants, nice thick socks accompanied by a proper set of boots. All set. The bus ride takes all of 15 minutes or so. Beginning from the parking lot we hike down to the river valley. This is where they begin to plit us up into smaller group. I go with [View Full Entry]

By PolishPaul
June 29th 2008

Exploring South Island Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

Self Explanatory

So I finally found someone to travel South Island with. Sarah, an English gal that took the risk of renting a car with the hope of picking up randoms, just found the most random guy; she doesn't know what she's in for! Off we went out of Queenstown to spend a day in Glenorchy. Great trails are all around this small town and so we decide to do one. At the end of the day we crash at the coolest hostel to date. It's got a hot tub, great big kitchen, lounge with zillions of movies. We crack a bottle of [View Full Entry]

By PolishPaul
June 15th 2008

The Adventure Capital of the World. Queenstown, NZ Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Queenstown

All Strapped in, Ready to Rock

Queenstown is smaller than I thought, but its location is picturesque. Nestled between mountains, a lake and more mountains, it's what every picture-perfect town should look like. A vibrant downtown catering to the flocks of tourists that call it home is a must. Souvenir shops are making a killing here, as are the adventure-offering ones. On day two I pull the trigger and book jet boating and bungy jumping. Jet boating is overrated but fun nonetheless, in my opinion, but the Nevis bungy jump is the real deal. 134m of terror! No time to hesitate when the guy counts down 3, [View Full Entry]

By PolishPaul
June 15th 2008

On to New Zealand. First Stop: Christchurch Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

Moving On
Mackay Airport

Am I ever glad I began stocking up on warm clothes before I left Oz. Brrrr! Winter has definitely arrived in the Southern Hemisphere. Landing in Christchurch at midnight really suk'd. Not having accomodation sorted meant that I would have to spend the night at the airport, not unlike many other backpackers, mind you. It surprised me to find out that the vast majority of homes, and hostels, are still without insulation, which leads to you relying on a heavy duvet to keep you warm this time of year. The heater on the wall is useless, btw. Christchurch is a relatively [View Full Entry]

By PolishPaul
June 15th 2008

Good Times @ Beaches Backpackers Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Airlie Beach

Beaches Backpackers
Home Sweet Home

Beaches Backackers, my home away from home for two months. I must say this is where I felt the most at home during my travels. It took a few days for me to find work at this particular place, although it's not too difficult overall in Airlie. Worked out for the best in the log run, met a great crew to work and jam with. Jahgo, Gareth, Villem, Mark, Richie and Lucy, Alex, Aaron, Rob and Aaron (Bush Village Crew), Harpreet, Benny, Lucy2, Sharee, Dermot, Sky, Dave, Laurent, Jeep, Anna, Zoe, Banana, Elly, Ellie, Renato, etc (hope I didn't leave anyone [View Full Entry]

By PolishPaul
June 15th 2008

On the Road. South Island, NZ Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

Snowy drive

Day 1: Christchurch to Geraldine The sunny morning turns to a wet, then snowy day as we climb. Not exactly the weather we had been hoping for. As we leave Christchurch there are endless vinyards, sheep/deer/alpaca farms now covered in snow. Driving through a country with approximately 4.2 million human inhabitants compared to over 35 million sheep (so I'm told) you get used to seeing the furry creatures. I'm not too confident about our campervan. It's a 1996 Nissan something or other with a weak engine, half worn tires with no chains in storage and doesn't seem to pump out any [View Full Entry]

By PolishPaul
June 5th 2008

Sailing The Whitsundays #2 Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Whitsundays

007
First morn, spilling coffee all over myself.

Welcome Abourd the British Defender! I walk into the Southern Cross Sailing office in the hope of scoring a volunteer position working on a sailboat. . Sweet, I'm on pon the Defender in just under two weeks. Or so I thought. I go back to Beaches to have some lunch and while doing so I get interrupted by a phonecall. It's Southern Cross. "You've just been cut from this sailing trip, but come in and we'll sort you out on another", the lady on the phone says. "OooooK", I sigh. Being so keen on this sailing trip I brush my shoulder [View Full Entry]

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