Sorry tweeps, been Net-less for a few weeks, back now. Enjoying the tropical sun of Taveuni, Fiji. Best pineapples in the world. Period. # Lending a hand with a cataract surgery project, giving sight in remote Fijian villages to villagers who otherwise would be without. # Had dinner w/ Fiji’s deputy prime minister, the head of Fijis [...]

About to have the most touristy week in 3.5 yrs ’round-the-world. Follow along & see how much I can pack into 1-week in Rotorua, New Zealand # I’ve just learned The Haka! See me all dressed up at Noboundaries.org: //bit.ly/3vpGsk Thanks @rotoruainfo! #rotorua #new zealand # I’ve just learned The Haka! See me all dressed [...]

Enjoying a little Wild and Native New Zealand Foods Festival in Taupo. Anyone for some venison tongue? # Spent a few days on a kiwi fruit farm near Opotiki, New Zealand, learning all there is to know about kiwis. Off to Hamilton on the bus… # Video of Zorbing. http://bit.ly/26swo (a sport invented in New [...]

Loading up the backpack & hitting the road again: to Rotorua, New Zealand. Geothermal hot water pools, geysers, Maori culture… # Tweeting from my own private geothermal pool. It's like a spa/jacuzzi, except it smells like rotten eggs. (Eggs are an exfoliant, no?) # Kazakhstan – Thriller http://post.ly/5xM1 # RT Win a new Canon 7D [...]

After rainforest tramping in the Catlins (New Zealand), the southern most point I've been in the world, I'm packing my bags to head north! # Looking for someone to go w/ me to the All Blacks v Australia Rugby Match in Wellington, NZ on Sat (oh, & I need a ticket too. TradeMe?) # Scammed [...]

On the road again, headed up into the mountains towards Wanaka, New Zealand. # Today marks 3 years around-the-world through 35 countries on 5 continents…and still counting….http://noboundaries.org # Snowboarding Ohau Snow Fields in the Southern Alps, New Zealand. Blue skies. Good snow. Lord of the Rings backdrop. Perfect day to be out. # New Zealand [...]

Lord of the Rings fans: The train is now entering Mordor (aka Tongariro National Park) Amazing scenery! # Finally arriving in Wellington, the most southern capital city in the world & the farthest south I've ever been! # Met a lovely family on the train and they've just invited me to stay at their home [...]

Fantastic TV Ad New Zealand Tourist Board: http://bit.ly/buIBb # “To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” -Freya Stark # There are more Pacific Islanders living in Auckland, New Zealand than in The Pacific Islands. # On a tour of Auckland’s social scene: lot’s o’ cafes, [...]

‘Cowboy’ Andy, final days in The Outback. http://bit.ly/16GNIW 4806657 # Landed in Melbourne, while looking for a place to sleep saw The Melbourne Film Fest is on! I just saw Tarantino’s new film, funny stuff! # Surprised to see a friend from college in the film. Good stuff Paul Rust! # Just walked by what [...]

Made it into town from the ranch, and found THE INTERNET! No cell service or www for 2 weeks, makes cowboy life seem really remote… # Central Australia- Cattle Muster http://post.ly/1rU6 # Ok tweeps, my Aus visa expires soon, I need to be out of the country in 6 days. I think I’ll head to [...]