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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



Birte (GER)
I am inspired by: Music
I regret: Not staying in Perth longer
Today I am grateful for: Being healthy

Tina (GER)
I am inspired by: Sailing in a sailboat, because it teaches me to lay back and enjoy life as it comes
I regret: Wasting a week and a half working in a B&B in Auckland, instead of travelling
Today I am grateful for: Having a peaceful day, and not having to tell my story 20 times

Simon (ENG)
I am inspired by: The landscape, and people
I regret: Not spending longer here at the Abel Tasman National Park
Today I am grateful for: The opportunity to sit on this yacht and enjoy a wonderful day


Eli (USA)
I am inspired by: Breasts
I regret: Not getting more drunk
Today I am grateful for: Breasts

Ellis (HOL)
I am inspired by: Piemels
I regret: That this place is so boring
Today I am grateful for: My friend being here

Wozza
I am inspired by: Passionate people
I regret: Playing with it too much
Today I am grateful for: What I'm doing tomorrow


Dodgy
I am inspired by: Naked chicks
I regret: Not being a good enough lesbian
Today I am grateful for: Being surrounded by half-naked women

Eefje (HOL)
I am inspired by: Passion
I regret: Not having a piemels every day
Today I am grateful for: Feeling sexy

Felipe (BRA)
I am inspired by: A beautiful country
I regret: Not listening to my mother's advice
Today I am grateful for: The amazing life that I've had


Louise (IRL)
I am inspired by: The beauty of New Zealand
I regret: Having done naughty things I shouldn't have
Today I am grateful for: Life

Tracy (ENG)
I am inspired by: Music
I regret: Not travelling earlier
Today I am grateful for: New friends

Chris (ENG)
I am inspired by: The mountains
I regret: Not getting to know people better
Today I am grateful for: New mates


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