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Exploring Fiji Islands – Part 2

November 3, 2019 Andree-Anne 1 Comment
Snorkelling in Fiji, a massive feat for me!

Exploring Fiji was challenging both mentally, physically and emotionally. I was processing a lot of new amazing experiences, overcoming my fear of water while snorkelling, dealing with emotional issues from … Read the rest

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Posted in: Fiji Filed under: Fiji, Lautoka, manta rays, Nadi, Sailing, Somosomo

Exploring Fiji Islands – Part 1

Andree-Anne 1 Comment
Copra Shed Marina, Savusavu

After crossing from New Zealand to Fiji onboard North Star with Steve and Kim, I did my shortest move ever and jumped ship to Macushla, docked about 3 boats away. I had met Mark … Read the rest

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Posted in: Fiji Filed under: Fiji, Lavena, Rabi, Sailing, snorkelling, taveuni, Wainibau waterfalls

Sailing from New Zealand to Fiji

September 29, 2019 Andree-Anne 3 Comments
Going towards Marsden Cove, New Zealand

Last April, I was working in yet another dropzone but this time in New Zealand. Although it was a gorgeous setting, I wasn’t feeling too excited about the work. Being in the … Read the rest

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Posted in: Fiji, New Zealand Filed under: Fiji, New Zealand, Sailing

Lisbon and Sintra, a week-long stopover in Portugal

July 31, 2019 Andree-Anne 2 Comments
Moorish castle in Sintra

After my yearly visit, I left Canada once again in November. At that point, I was moving to New Zealand on a working holiday visa. If I’m being totally honest I was planning to … Read the rest

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Posted in: Destinations, Portugal Filed under: Sintra

Splendid Kingdom of Tonga

July 18, 2019 Andree-Anne Leave a comment
Lovely almost private beach in ‘Eua

Slightly over a year ago, I was sitting in a small cafeteria in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, looking at my emails, when I saw a cheap deal to go to Tonga from Auckland. At … Read the rest

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Posted in: Tonga Filed under: eua, tonga, whale watching

Skydiving over the Pyramids

January 25, 2019 Andree-Anne Leave a comment
After my second jump over the pyramids

Egypt, such a land of dreams.

Everybody has a mental picture of what it should be like, and like most, I also had some rough ideas of what to expect. Especially … Read the rest

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Posted in: Egypt Filed under: Egypt, pyramids, skydive, skydiving

UAE road trips -Part 4 – Zipline and Hatta

January 18, 2019 Andree-Anne 2 Comments
Jebel Jais Zipline

For my last road trip in the UAE, I only had two days off, so it had to be quick.

I decided to return to Jebel Jais since they had now opened the longest zip-line … Read the rest

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Posted in: UAE Filed under: Dubai, Hatta, RAK, Ras Al Khaimah, road trip, UAE, Zipline

UAE road trips – part 3 – Sand dunes of Liwa

January 15, 2019 Andree-Anne 3 Comments
Sand dunes near Liwa

I did quite a few road trips during my year in Dubai, and it seemed that I still didn’t have quite enough of sand and desert yet! I had another couple of days off … Read the rest

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Posted in: UAE Filed under: Dubai, Liwa, road trip, sand dunes, UAE

UAE road tips – Part 2 – Ras Al Khaimah, Leopard Canyon and Jebel Jais

January 11, 2019 Andree-Anne 3 Comments

About 10 days after my first road trip, I needed another fix. I had another 4 days off in a row. It was the perfect opportunity to keep exploring the UAE. I was no longer housesitting, so I … Read the rest

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Posted in: UAE Filed under: Dubai, RAK, Ras Al Khaimah, road trip, UAE

UAE road trips – Part 1 – Fujairah and Jebel Hafeet

December 30, 2018 Andree-Anne 3 Comments
Near to Al Hayl Castle, UAE

Living in Dubai was different than everything I’ve experienced before.

Being from Canada, I need a regular dose of nature otherwise I go crazy. I also need a regular fix of exploring … Read the rest

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Posted in: UAE Filed under: Dubai, Fujairah, Jebel Hafeet, road trip, UAE

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