Back in Auckland now recovering from a very nice and chilly three days in the Tongariro World Heritage area in the centre of the North Island. Yes I had a white christmas downunder! There was probably more snow than in the European Alps. Anyway I hope you all had a great Christmas and will catch… Read More »A white Christmas downunder?
I finally have a car. I bought it via tradme.co.nz which is the NZ version of ebay. I won the auction and have a Nissan for NZD $530 which is not a lot of money. The car goes really well so far and I think I got a bit of a bargain as it only… Read More »Heading to Tongariro National Park
I have found a free Internet connection here in the YHA hostel where I am staying on Central Auckland which cool. Wireless internet connections are normally really expensive in NZ unless you are prepared to sign up for a year! I am still on the look out for a car but I am going to… Read More »Walked in the walking boots but still no wheels
I am still in Auckland and now I have my driving licence so I can actively pursue the purchase of an old banger to drive around in. I have never been downunder over the festive season and despite the better efforts of the retailers here it really does n’t feel like xmas, particularly on a… Read More »It’s almost Christmas folks, but not as I know it
Well I’ve sold my first link! I’ve replaced a link to ‘Which Budget’ to a similar site that I find just as helpful and easier to use… so I don’t feel like I’m selling my soul! The link is on my www.travoholic.com/euro/trans/plane.htm" Budget Airlines; page and I’ve charged $25/year. I have no idea if that’s… Read More »Links Sales
Well despite my best Internet efforts I could not secure any accommodation for Sydney over the Christmas period where my friends will be. Even before now hostels were only accepting week or two week long bookings for the period. The whole Australia thing was too much hassle in the end and if you are planning… Read More »It’s official; Sydney is full for Christmas and New Years
After yet another sub-$100 month with Adsense and no success on the affiliates front I’m going to switch gears a bit and go for some link sales. I registered with http://www.linkworth.com" awhile ago but totally forgot about it. I got an email a few days ago saying that I’d made a sale for $20 for… Read More »A Different Approach