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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



Ville (ENG)
I am inspired by: Beer
I regret: Procrastinating
Today I am grateful for: Laughing so much

Barbara (ENG)
I am inspired by: Horses
I regret: Not finishing my long term relationship sooner
Today I am grateful for: My mum

Lorna (IRL)
I am inspired by: My older sister
I regret: Drinking rice wine in Vietnam
Today I am grateful for: New friends


Christina (USA)
I am inspired by: Doing out of the ordinary things
I regret: Being too honest in inappropriate situations
Today I am grateful for: Simply being alive

Elin (SWE)
I am inspired by: People who have traveled alot, with interesting stories to tell
I regret: Not dressing up in a bin bag
Today I am grateful for: A hot shower

Clive (AUS)
I am inspired by: Challenges
I regret: Not learning how to eat without making a mess
Today I am grateful for: Finding out the car I'm driving will last the next two weeks


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