The First Teaching Job in China by Mark Dykstra
Its February 24th, 2003, in a 40 degree humid heat, i stepped off the train in Hangzhou City. I gasped for breath, as i dragged my western worldly belongings trying to maintain a fix on where my Teaching Manager was. Void of a teaching certificate, [...]
April 29, 2010
Teaching English in China
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Top travel destinations for 2008
I do not know why but I think that top travel destination for 2008 could be Auckland, the city near the sea and the largest city in New Zealand. With its population of just under a million people and located on North Island, the city is a seaport, an important center for business and industry. [...]
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Holidays – Vast and Varied New Zealand
What springs to mind when you think of New Zealand?
Perhaps the rolling mountain landscapes featured in feature films such as Lord Of The Rings, the tiny kiwi bird or maybe the sporting force that are the All Blacks rugby team?
Whether you’re into sport or sightseeing, there are many options for cheap holidays, offering something for [...]
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April 28, 2010
How are people in your part of the world coping with the increasing cost of oil?
As oil and petrol hit all time highs seemingly weekly, many New Zealanders are turning to alternative forms of transport to curb their fuel bill.
New Zealand is an island nation with limited refining capabilities, meaning we must import much of our fuel, which leaves the country at the mercy of international price fluctuations. Combine that [...]
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April 27, 2010
April 26, 2010
Auckland Art Gallery
The principal art gallery in Auckland, New Zealand, this venue features the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand. The gallery was established in 1888 and was the first permanent art gallery in New Zealand. It still remains the largest art institution in the country to date, and features a collection [...]
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How to select a good car rental for travel around New Zealand
A beautiful and exotic New Zealand beckons you to travel around it in style in a rental car which is an enriching and enthralling experience. If you are in the North Island, you can hire a car at Auckland. If you are travelling in South Island, Christchurch is the place to rent a car. We [...]
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April 24, 2010
Take a Trip to New Zealand
Auckland: Sailors paradise
On the North Island of New Zealand you’ll find Auckland, a large city set around stunning inlets and bays. Not surprisingly, most of the Auckland’s most celebrated activities are to do with water. These include dinner cruises in the harbor and swimming with dolphins.
Transport: how to get there and around:
New Zealand’s main international [...]
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April 23, 2010
Airline Tickets By Auckland
Airline tickets are the #1 searched for ticket item online and polls show 30% of all airline tickets are electronic tickets.They are offered for sale by all major carries, airline ticket counters, travel agents and web pages. The tickets are similar to negotiable documents and are personal and cannot be transferred to another person. Discount [...]
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