by Anthony Perez | Sep 30, 2018 | General, Tonga
Captain Cook is a name planted on every corner of major Pacific Islands. From New Zealand to Hawaii. For Tonga, Captain Cook classified the Tongan islands as “The Friendly Islands”, a title that has stuck to Tonga as a motto. I didn’t take note of this until I arrived...
by Anthony Perez | Sep 6, 2018 | General, New Zealand & The Pacific, Tonga
With a few things to enjoy in Nuku’alofa, it’s outside of town that offers more to do, see, & enjoy. I caught local buses, hitchhiked, and joined friends I made on the road around the island to see some of these incredible sites. Here are the best...
by Anthony Perez | Sep 4, 2018 | General, New Zealand & The Pacific, Tonga
I spent an incredible year in New Zealand. A small slice of my young life that will live on with me forever. I saw much of the country on motorcycle, living in South Islands Picton as a cocktail bar manager and a simple housesitting like in Auckland’s North...
by Anthony Perez | Aug 24, 2018 | General, New Zealand & The Pacific
Kia ora world! After 11 whole months at the end of the world here in New Zealand and one whole week left before I begin my Pacific Islands travel, I am in just the right state of mind and emotions to tap into how I feel based on reflecting on all I have done. This...
by Anthony Perez | Aug 12, 2018 | General, New Zealand, New Zealand & The Pacific
New Zealand is a dream nation of endless scenery and natural landmarks bringing visitors from around the world and making Kiwis proud of what lies in their backyard. I can say that New Zealand as a first world country opposed to its neighboring Ausssies, is stuck back...
by Anthony Perez | Jun 23, 2018 | General, New Zealand, New Zealand & The Pacific, Voyages
Arriving in New Zealand for the first time and beginning my 1 year working holiday in Auckland, I was left with several decisions on what direction I would go and would find myself heading north until the end of the road. Here are 15 of my personal favorites and...