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Fiji

Day 157: Crossing the date line

June 1, 2014

Today I would travel from Fiji to Honolulu Airport in the United States. I sprang out of bed before my alarm chimed. After a quick breakfast, I delved back into my book. My rendezvous point was the main road by 10:45 am, with the bus scheduled to roll in by 11 am. Bidding farewell to Jeremy and fellow dorm mates, I regretted not exchanging contact info with such a fun guy. The bus journey was smooth, and by around 1:30 pm, I found myself at Nadi International Airport. After a quick pit stop at the restroom, I joined…

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Blue skies at Nadi International Airport, Fiji
Fiji

Day 146: Let’s start with a resort for two days

May 21, 2014

Embarking on my journey from Auckland to Nadi International Airport in Fiji, I anticipated a relaxing stay at the Tokatoka Resort Hotel, a luxurious retreat. Awakening just before 8 am, I felt the excitement of the upcoming adventure. After a quick morning routine of consuming pineapple slices and hydrating, I retrieved my toiletries bag from the car and brushed my teeth. Departing the hostel around 8:30 am, I encountered a minor inconvenience on the road due to a small traffic jam. Despite this, I appreciated the unique traffic management system on the highway—employing a traffic light on the…

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New-Zealand

Day 119: On the other side of the world

April 24, 2014

Embark on a digging journey in Amsterdam, continue the excavation, and you’ll find yourself approximately 400 kilometers south of my current location—yes, you’ve reached New Zealand! Yesterday, at approximately 11:30 pm, I boarded my flight to Christchurch, New Zealand. I was en route to a country I had longed to visit ever since my childhood, sparked by my first viewing of Lord of the Rings. My goal was to explore as many movie locations as possible. The flight proved comfortable, free from turbulence or any unexpected disruptions. The flight lasted three hours, and as usual, I couldn’t manage…

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Australia

Day 118: Goodbye Australia, you were great!

April 23, 2014

I woke up around 9:30 am, feeling exhausted due to my disrupted sleep rhythm. Today’s agenda included a visit to Eureka Skydeck 88, a must-see for panoramic views of Melbourne. I took my backpack downstairs and stored it in a locker, a service I had to pay for in this hostel, which was a bit disappointing. Until now, I hadn’t encountered any charges for luggage storage during my journey. While I appreciated the overall quality of this top-notch hostel, the cleanliness of the showers in recent days and the condition of the lockers had not met my expectations. After…

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Australia

Day 69: Cairns, you can’t always throw a six with the dice

March 5, 2014

I touched down in Darwin around 3:00 am local time, en route to Cairns in Queensland, Australia. The time difference in Darwin was 1.5 hours ahead of Bali and 8.5 hours ahead of the Dutch time zone. Throughout the flight to Darwin, I enjoyed the comfort of the emergency exit seat. The flight attendant provided me with an immigrant questionnaire, featuring standard inquiries about my purpose in Australia, destination, and activities. I responded to yes-or-no questions such as whether I was a criminal or intended to reside in Australia. I found myself needing to provide a respondent address on…

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