A view of Mount Ngauruhoe from the access road to the Whakapapa ski field.
A windswept ridge on the northern side of the Whakapapa ski field.
Snow cannon idling halfway up the Whakapapa ski field. In the background, conical volcano Mount Ngauruhoe.
Chairlifts idling at the end of another day on Mt Ruapehu.
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.
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.
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.
Vietnamese snake wine for sale in the Mekong Delta. This one with a scorpion thrown in for good measure.
Story written 8 April 2008
Experience Western Samoa away from the manicured golf courses at these easily accessible destinations.
Tobias Peciva has been a member since 11 November 2007 and goes by peciva.
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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.
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