Tobias’ travelogue

Mount Ngauruhoe

Mount Ngauruhoe

A view of Mount Ngauruhoe from the access road to the Whakapapa ski field.

Windswept Ridge

Windswept Ridge

A windswept ridge on the northern side of the Whakapapa ski field.

Ngauruhoe from Whakapapa

Ngauruhoe from Whakapapa

Snow cannon idling halfway up the Whakapapa ski field. In the background, conical volcano Mount Ngauruhoe.

Idling Chairlifts

Idling Chairlifts

Chairlifts idling at the end of another day on Mt Ruapehu.

Icy Ridge

Icy Ridge

An icy ridge at the top of the Turoa ski field on Mt Ruapehu.

Vietnamese Snake Wine

Story written 8 May 2008

Vietnamese snake wine is used to impress tourists and increase libido. Unfortunately, the taste doesn't quite live up to the marketing hype.

Snake Wine Bottles

Snake Wine Bottles

Vietnamese snake wine for sale in the Mekong Delta. The wine often contains scorpions and birds as well, but in this case it was plain cobra flavor.

Bird Flavored Snake Wine

Bird Flavored Snake Wine

Vietnamese snake wine for sale in the Mekong Delta. In addition to several snakes, this jug also contained a bird - feathers and all - floating disconcertingly on the surface.

Scorpion Flavored Snake Wine

Scorpion Flavored Snake Wine

Vietnamese snake wine for sale in the Mekong Delta. This one with a scorpion thrown in for good measure.

Off the Beaten Path in Samoa

Story written 8 April 2008

Experience Western Samoa away from the manicured golf courses at these easily accessible destinations.

Tobias Peciva

Tobias Peciva has been a member since 11 November 2007 and goes by peciva.

Currently in Auckland, New Zealand.

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I'm a Swedish expat living in Auckland, New Zealand. I'm into travel, photography, surfing, skiing, hiking, house music, wine, and coffee in the sun. As a result, I have been sleep deprived since 1997.

You can also find Tobias at www.peciva.com.

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