Comments on: On the Road Again: Next Stop, South Pacific

By: Peter Shallard

Peter Shallard — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:31:46 +0000

Global Traveler – International datelines are great for that reason. I always feel good knowing that NZ is one of the first places to welcome the new year.

The question is, were you energetic enough to enjoy two new years parties or did all the flying wear you out

By: The Global Traveller

The Global Traveller — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:11:56 +0000

Peter – you can also have 2 new years eve’s by flying Auckland to Honolulu on Jan 1, which I did a few years ago.

By: Hugh

Hugh — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:00:58 +0000

Ah, the South Pacific sounds amazing right now! I’ve flown Air NZ twice – once to NZ and once to Sydney – and it’s by far the best economy class I’ve ever been in.

By: Peter Shallard

Peter Shallard — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:34:08 +0000

Hi Chris,

Next time you’re in NZ it’d be great to organise one of your meet ups. I’m sad to have been in the same city as you without realising it.

Have a great time in the islands. Be sure to try some kava!

- Pete

By: Luce

Luce — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:28:39 +0000

Happy new year Chris, Great start to the new year. You are an inspiration. One of my goal for 2010 was to reconnect with my best friend in high school. Lost contact over the year and then 2 years ago we reconnected for a short while because of tragedy. 2 days ago we met again on facebook and are promising to keep in touch on a regular basis. I’m also working on a startup business on the web for 2010. Thanks again for the great posts. Again South Pacific.

By: Devin

Devin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:09:22 +0000

I have always been interested in Tonga, but not sure why. I suppose I will get there eventually. Until then I am off for Japan at the end of the month, which I love. I liked Auckland, but preferred the South Island.

Safe travels.

By: Courtney Baker

Courtney Baker — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:10:42 +0000

I can’t believe we just missed you in Auckland! How ironic you arrived the day after we left…

I’m tracking through my memories of walking down that street in your picture, heading to buy groceries at Foodtown. I will miss Auckland! Hope to meet you in Bangkok.

By: Tomas Stonkus

Tomas Stonkus — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:23:54 +0000

Congrats on such a great start and thank you for asking about me

It is funny, but exactly during the New Years I decided that I am going to travel the American Discovery Trail starting on July 28th, 2012.

I know it’s not a goal for this year, but I am still excited about traveling across the United States. I have never really hiked before, but I know I can do it and when I am done with it, it will become an outstanding experience to build on.

Keep up the great work!

Best,
Tomas

By: Maria Brophy

Maria Brophy — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:44:30 +0000

The South Pacific is my favorite place in the world. I spent 6 weeks in New Zealand and Samoa this last Feb/March and it was awesome, paddleboarding in the clear, wam waters along the reef.

I hope Samoa will still be a good place to visit after the Tsunami. I stayed at an intimate, wonderful resort called Coconuts, which I hear was demolished.

Happy Travels, Live well, and continue encouraging the rest of us to explore this wonderful land we live in!

By: Etsuko

Etsuko — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:42:33 +0000

Happy New Year & thanks for a new awesome post!

This year I started writing down things I did that have positive impact in my life, daily. It feels great to focus on them. So far it’s giving me energy to do more, and am on a good start to the new year.

Hope your trip goes well, and I am looking forward to reading more about it.

Etsuko