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Kia Ora!

(Ocober 2011) Rugby World Cup 2011 has gripped Auckland and much of New Zealand for the last month. It has been great fun with colour and fun all over this city. Spring has been a bit of a disappointment with a lot of rain and it seems cooler than usual. Just back from my first trip to Samoa! Wow.. had a fantastically relaxing holiday there! Roll on summer and may it be decent!

Me in Matsumoto, Japan, April 2006.

My top ten list.

Venice - the serene republic.

People sometimes ask me where my favourite places are. It's a hard one to answer, because I have enjoyed all the places I've been. Everywhere has at least one characteristic that makes it memorable. However, here is the list of places I would most like to return to and a few reasons why.
1. Venice/Venezia, Italia - the combination of water and the unique built environment of this city creates a magical quality that is quite frankly sublime.
2. Naxos, Greece - tranquility, history, and sunshine surrounded by turquoise waters: does it get any better?
3. Indonesia - an exotic and enthralling archipelago of over 17000 islands dan juga saya dapat berlatih bahasaku... saya cinta bercakap-cakap dengan bahasa.
4. Britain - this country has so much history and beautiful countryside, from Cornwall to Scotland: a lifetime could be spent exploring this interesting isle.
5. Spain - I love the culture and the language: one of these days I'll learn Spanish. The lifestyle is great too.
6. Portugal - a restful and gracious land for the traveller to explore.
7. Turkey - I didn't have long enough there: a country of the friendliest people.
8. Malaysia - Saya cinta Malaysia, bercakap bahasanya dan orang mesra!
9. The Pacific Northwest (British Columbia, Washington, Oregon) - sublime scenery! A truly beautiful and friendly part of the world.
10.Samoa - I've seen a fair bit of U'polu. Next time, there's Savai'i to explore. The warmth of the Samoan sun is matched by the warmth of the country's friendly and hospitable people!

Latest trips.

Boats in Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

Yet to be completed is my VT page for my brief visit to Cambodia at the end of 2008. 2009 saw me make only a couple of domestic trips, but in 2010 I made up for a year with no overseas adventures with two great trips: one to England and one to Indonesia (with a day in Brisbane, Australia thrown in as icing on top). In 2011, I've had a brief escape to sunny Rarotonga in the Cook Islands and in October, 10 days in Samoa - my first trip there! Hopefully I'll finish my Cambodia and Lombok pages before the end of the the year!

Intro Updated Oct 29, 2011
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angiebabe Jan 24, 2012 at 3:53 PM Report Abuse

Hi and Happy Birthday Glenn though now with the time difference its been and gone! hope you had a nice day and nice to find your interesting page here - nice main pic and glad you enjoyed the rugby world cup last year...which we enjoyed watching from here in London - will have to come back and see some more of your travels - have wanted to go to Samoa and the Cook Islands for a long time now.
Geoff_Wright Jan 24, 2012 at 1:20 AM Report Abuse

Hi Glenn, Happy Birthday!! They seem to come around far too quickly don't they? Have a great day. Hope you come back and visit your friends here soon. Geoff
kiwi May 13, 2011 at 5:46 PM Report Abuse

Hi Glenn, great to see you on VT. I go to the smoke a lot at the moment, are you still there?
into-thin-air Jan 24, 2011 at 4:17 AM Report Abuse

Hey Glenn - Just thought that I would say ”Happy Birthday” and wish you all the very best – Rob in Cumbria
chocolatecake Dec 31, 2009 at 7:03 PM Report Abuse

Hi, Glenn, Happy VT Travelling New Year 2010, Selamat Tahun Baru 2010 (Malay), Xin Nian Kuai Le (Chinese), how true it is, the Planet is full of Wonders. NZ is fascinating too! :0)
weebsdavid Jan 25, 2009 at 6:42 AM Report Abuse

Happy birthday and all the best to you From David of Sarawak
check.point Jan 9, 2009 at 6:16 AM Report Abuse

Cheers to an exciting year ahead! Have you ever been to the Philippines? Check this out. www.wowphilippines.com.ph/great_hideaways/beach.asp http://thetravelfactor.multiply.com/journal/item/123/TRAVEL_FACTOR_2009_-_First_Quarter_Schedule_of_Group_Tours
WorldMeet2008 Jul 22, 2008 at 12:54 PM Report Abuse

Your next trip? Make it really unique! It's not too late to attend WM08 - Jerusalem, Tel Aviv & Dead- Sea on 25- 28th Sept (+Petra 29-30th). We want to double the num of attendees to 100! Click to learn where, when, what, how, how much! Avi [FruitLover].
traveloturc Jan 24, 2008 at 3:05 PM Report Abuse

Happy birthday to you from Istanbul/Turkiye...I wish that you realize all your dreams good luck !!!))))
Etoile2B Jan 24, 2008 at 10:25 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday from sunny California!