I was recently asked yet again, ‘what’s your favourite place?’
Yet again I sighed and said gave my standard response ‘That’s such a difficult question to answer’
However I was then met by a response I don’t think I have ever had
‘Well what was the most fun when you were single’
Again really tricky to answer but immediately my exploration of the Fijian Yasawa and Mamanuca islands came springing to mind. … More That Question…
I’m quite a punctual person, and growing up pre the mobile phone era if I said I was going to be somewhere at a particular time, I made sure I was. Even now I have the latest iPhone I still like to keep to time or at least close to that time.
Whilst traveling you will experience things run late, be it flights, tours, people… you have to adopt a very tolerant attitude towards most things. However never have we ever encountered such a laid back attitude to time as on the Fijian island of Nanuya Lailai. It was here that we really learnt that island life never really runs to time. … More Adoption of a mantra – Fiji Time
If I mentioned the locations of Bora Bora or the Maldives to you, I bet your mind would fill with wondrous imagery of tranquil turquoise waters, over the water bungalows, dramatic waterfalls, unspoilt white sand beaches and beautiful sunshine. These places are synonymous with the concept of paradise on earth.
Many I have spoken to automatically say it’s ‘the dream’. … More The Unknown Island – Huahine
As winter sets in, I got thinking of all the unfortunate souls who are homeless and how dreadful the experience has to be, to sleep on the street. That thought awoke a Wandering Memory eight years ago, whereby I had a taste of sleeping rough in the streets of Auckland. … More Cold and Alone – Auckland
Although I have undertaken a lot of very dangerous sports, I have never experienced the fear on its own; it’s always mixed with exhilaration, anticipation, elation or just plain enjoyment. There was however one instance in my life where I really did think this is it? I’ve gone too far… I am going to die. … More Drowning – Nanuya Lailai Island – Fiji
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This Friday I wanted to celebrate as I just reached 100 followers and over 3,000 visits on a Wandering Memory (in under 2 months), and as such am reblogging my most popular blog post about our magical visit to Bora Bora – Thank you so much for all your support…
I hate to admit this but my wife and I have recently got embroiled in an English TV show called Love Island (#loveisland)… I know, I am not happy (or proud) about it, but there is something about crap reality TV that occasionally is just intoxicating and completely addictive. I suppose that’s why it is … More Celebrity Love Island – Fiji
This Friday I wanted to celebrate as I just reached 100 followers and over 3,000 visits on a Wandering Memory (in under 2 months), and as such am reblogging my most popular blog post about our magical visit to Bora Bora – Thank you so much for all your support with the blog – I love … More The Proposal – Bora Bora
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