Travel Stories
These are some stories from my adventures on the road...
Adventures in the Arctic
Cuba in the Rainy Season
Explore the wild and untamed west coast of New Zealand north of Karamea. Discover hidden gems like the Oparara Basin, with its limestone arches and caves, or go hiking on the Heaphy Track, one of the longest and most popular multi-day hikes in the country.
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Tanzania's breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and vibrant culture. Discover the allure of Serengeti's wildebeest migration, witness the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Maasai tribes. Explore the pristine beaches of Zanzibar and delve into the vibrant markets of Dar es Salaam. Experience the ultimate African adventure in Tanzania. Plan your trip now!
Explore the Outback and discover the history of the Overland Telegraph Line on this epic Gen-X adventure.
The Overland Telegraph Line is a feat of engineering that connected Australia to the rest of the world in the 19th century. This 3,200-kilometer (2,000-mile) line winds its way through the Outback, passing through some of the most remote and rugged terrain in the world.
Gen-X travelers who are looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure will love exploring the Outback and learning about the history of the Overland Telegraph Line. This is a great opportunity to experience the unique culture and wildlife of the Outback, and to challenge yourself physically and mentally.
Book your trip today and start your Gen-X adventure on the Overland Telegraph Line!
Adventures in Tanzania
The Season of Mists
Outback Travel Safety
Lament For The Traveller
Morocco in August
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Morning latte with a homemade chocolate chip cookie made by @emma.blakiston and @fergxplorerButton -
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UK23: Pack Training Day 9/60 with a few Gtown locals. 🇳🇿🐑🐑🐑🐑Button -
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UK 23: Pack Training Day 7/60 🇳🇿😊🇬🇧Button -
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UK23 Pack Training: Day 1/60 🇳🇿🇬🇧Button -
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Prepping for August!🇳🇿🇬🇧Button -
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Shepherd’s Warning. 🇳🇿Button -
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Morning commute in Chch.Button -
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Early coffee @blacknwhitecoffee_hq in Papanui.Button -
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First time charging at a @bp_plc EV charging station. @ev.cityButton -
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Mammatus cloud over Geraldine this evening. Caused by downdrafts in the air. 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿Button -
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ai is here!Button -
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Coronation treats by @lindablakiston 🇳🇿❤️🇬🇧Button -
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Imagine if @southboundspecialtycoffee and @boringmilk joined forces with @federaldelicatessen to bring the best coffee experience to the folks in Auckland @stevekeatsnz? How good would that be?! 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿Button -
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Gtown at night.Button -
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My Friday afternoon. 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿Button -
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Woke up, it was a Waikawa morning. 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿 @marlborough.nzButton -
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“At the edge of the world where the light is bending…” - Counting Crows, New Frontier. 🇳🇿Button -
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Travel Writer Life. 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿 @blacknwhitecoffee_hq fergxplorer.com @fergxplorerButton -
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Awesome coffee at the new Black and White Coffee Cartel cafe in Timaru. My new go-to cafe with free EV charging right outside the door! @blacknwhitecoffee_hq @welovetimaru @ev.cityButton -
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Aviemore Dawn. 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿Button -
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The best coffee in North Otago can be found at The Hungry Hydro in Otematata. Great cheese scones too! 🇳🇿❤️🇺🇸 @atomiccoffeeroasters @thehungryhydro fergXplorer.comButton -
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Autumn 🍂🇳🇿🍃Button -
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Celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. ❤️Button -
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TikTok AI.Button -
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Lumsden Green. 🇳🇿🩷🇳🇿Button -
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On Manukau Road. 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿Button -
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A Walk Across the Rooftops.Button -
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The Lighthouse, Auckland CBD. 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿Button -
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The perfect coffee combination. 🇳🇿☕️🇳🇿 @federaldelicatessen @boringmilk @southboundspecialtycoffeeButton -
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KAWEEE➕TIME @federaldelicatessen @southboundspecialtycoffeeButton -
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Copy Writer Life @columbuscoffeenzButton -
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Auckland After Dark. 🇳🇿😊Button -
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Delicious hot cross buns by @mor__bakery 😊🇳🇿Button -
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Start every adventure with a coffee!🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿Button -
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On the Waterfront.Button -
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Viaduct Basin, Auckland.Button -
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“This year, again, the flight of cranes…”Button -
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“…the ecstasy of flight.”Button -
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Start every adventure with a coffee! 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿Button -
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Jack’s Point Lighthouse. 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿 @welovetimaruButton -
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Training Day: 40/90Button -
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Tractor WorkButton -
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🍃 Fairlie Sunflowers 🍃Button -
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Shepherd Days, 1982.Button -
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Burke’s Pass Cemetery.Button -
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When you’re in the high country you gotta have a good lunch! @fairliebakehouseButton -
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Travel [copy]Writer Life @cafewoodburystore @wanderlustchloeButton -
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“Keep, keep on running…” - White Lies, Farewell to the Fairground.Button -
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Training Day 24/90.Button -
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Driving a Tesla this morning!Button -
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Hot af (30°C) in Gtown today! 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿Button -
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Between 1980 and 2001, I spent 15 years working as a high country shepherd. It remains one of the formative experiences of my life and I have very fond memories of those long ago days. And today, my awesome family gave me a silver dog made by @whistleandpop to commemorate my time as a shepherd.Button -
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Got an awesome new coffee maker for my birthday from @lindablakiston ❤️Button -
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So proud of our awesome daughter @emma.blakiston who graduated today from Ara. ❤️❤️❤️Button -
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So proud of our amazing daughter Emma Blakiston who graduated today. ❤️❤️❤️Button -
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Training Day 1/90.Button -
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Ex-tropical cyclone Gabrielle is currently wreaking havoc on New Zealand’s North Island. The South Island is in the firing line next. The port where I work is closed to shipping due to massive swells ahead of the Cyclone. Bug rain incoming!😊🇳🇿Button -
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Awesome latte by Kim @columbus.coffee.timaruButton -
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Hot af in Gtown today!🇳🇿❤️ @nakiecoButton -
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Travelling cat. @goproanz 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿Button -
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My Saturday afternoon. 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿Button -
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32°C in Geraldine this afternoon. Good thing the Te Moana River is close by!Button -
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Copy Writer Life 🇳🇿😊 @barkersfoodstore @wanderlustchloeButton -
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Foggy before the heat in Gtown. 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿Button -
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Coffee always tastes better in a glass. (Looks good on the Insta too!)🤣🤣🇳🇿 @verdegeraldine @vivaceespressoButton -
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Travel Writer Life @mes_amis_orariButton -
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🧅🧅🧅L’oignons🧅🧅🧅Button -
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Well, that’s dinner sorted!🍅🥒🥦🍃🥔🫘Button -
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Recording voiceovers in an outdoor setting for a client this morning.Button -
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Using my EV as a soundproof studio to record voice-overs for a client!Button -
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The arrival of the Noordam.Button -
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Neo-Gothic. St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Geraldine.Button -
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Copy Writer Life 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿Multitasking big time today doing PR for a cruise ship and writing about museums in Brussels for a client.Button -
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Geraldine at 4:30 AM this morning. 🇳🇿❤️🇳🇿Button -
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My EV passed a milestone today!😊🇳🇿Button -
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"All genuine knowledge derives from direct experience."
- Mao Zedong
