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Finish the Sentence: New Zealand

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Thing is, many people confuse New Zealand as a province of Australia, or a backwards cousin. The truth is anything but - here is a country that has blended its indigenous culture with its colonial past to create something distinct, surrounded by some of the best natural beauty on the planet. Here are the travellers and locals I met during my two outrageous weeks in the country, forever known as the Great Big Gonzo Blowout, and later returns to the Land of the Long White Cloud. Sweet as, bro



Victoria
I am inspired by: Experiences, and at night when I look up at the stars and wonder what other people are thinking
I regret: Taking my mother's advice
Today I am grateful for: Having all my family around me

Rachel
I am inspired by: Other people's inspirational stories
I regret: Not telling my grandparents that I loved them more than I did
Today I am grateful for: My family

Alex (GER)
I am inspired by: The awesome nature and cool lifestyle in Australia and New Zealand
I regret: Not spending more time in Queenstown
Today I am grateful for: Staying in New Zealand for 3 and a half months


Rob (ENG)
I am inspired by: Funny and strange people
I regret: Those initial steps of travelling
Today I am grateful for: New friendships

Carl (SWE)
I am inspired by: Intelligence
I regret: All the money I've spent at the Stockholm subway system
Today I am grateful for: Being far away from the Stockholm subway system

Dale (CA)
I am inspired by: Humanity
I regret: My childhood
Today I am grateful for: Being here


Cecilia (SWE)
I am inspired by: Turba Negra
I regret: My answer to the last question
Today I am grateful for: Someone to eat dinner with today

Anders (SWE)
I am inspired by: Music
I regret: Not recharging my phone
Today I am grateful for: The Internet

Kevin
I am inspired by: Life
I regret: Everything
Today I am grateful for: Being


Daniel
I am inspired by: Success
I regret: Not just doing it!s
Today I am grateful for: My family, my friends and my life experience

Patrick (USA)
I am inspired by: Dedication
I regret: Not acting
Today I am grateful for: Being here

Bonney (USA)
I am inspired by: People who overcome difficulties to do amazing things
I regret: Not failing a year in college so I could stay another year
Today I am grateful for: My husband


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