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TOPtoTOP Global Climate Expedition: 7 Seas + 7 Summits

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Read my most popular articles or learn more about Neerav Bhatt. Want more frequent updates follow me on Twitter. Thanks for visiting!The Swiss family Schwörer are on a round-the-world TOPtoTOP Global Climate Expedition powered only by wind, solar and human energy to:

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Written by: Neerav Bhatt
Published on Friday, April 18th, 2008 at 10:34 am

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Flying over Fox Glacier, South Island, New Zealand - Free Desktop Wallpaper

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Dont Waste Money on Tranz scenic TranzAlpine train - New Zealand

During my last visit to New Zealand’s South Island I took a trip on the TranzScenic Tranz Alpine train from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass.

Don’t waste your money on it - do something else instead.
While the township of Arthurs Pass is a good base for trampers with various walks starting there I think catching […]

Filed in: New Zealand
Written by: Neerav Bhatt
Published on Sunday, April 6th, 2008 at 6:27 am

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Coromandel: Gateway to Beaches and Walks

GUEST ARTICLE:Unless you enjoy driving for 400 km, stopover and rest in Auckland on your drive to the Coromandel Peninsula.
To satisfy those car cravings, a lunch break at La Nonna’s Italian Bakery located roadside outside Whangerei (north of Auckland) is the go. Pick up some fresh sweet or savoury muffins, almond croissants or brownies […]

Filed in: New Zealand
Written by: Dogbert
Published on Saturday, March 29th, 2008 at 10:00 am

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Thanks to Guest Writers on my Road Less Travelled Blog

Readers of the Road Less Travelled Blog will have noticed several articles published in the last few months were written by Guest Writers.
Although I’ve travelled to quite a few places in several countries (considering I’m only in my mid 20’s), I realised that I couldn’t give readers a bigger perspective about the many interesting places […]

Paihia: Seaside Hub of Mo-Hotels and Crafty Cruise Operators

GUEST ARTICLE:As you drive around North Island you’ll notice that many signs and speed limits are poorly placed, but at least special orange signs thank you for driving through temporary road works.
On the drive to Paihia, only detour through Whangarei Falls (literally pronounced Fungeray) if you’re excited by small-ish waterfalls or if you’ve never seen […]