Tag Archives: New Zealand

Manifesting Travel

Posted on July 4, 2022 by bookjunkie

My cousins put up their results of an online travel quiz, so I was curious enough to do it too. They are a dozen years my junior, so in comparison I really haven’t travelled that much. This survey only looks … Continue reading →

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Left my Heart in New Zealand

Posted on July 29, 2013 by bookjunkie

Visited New Zealand for the first time recently and felt so overwhelmed by her beauty that I just didn’t know how to start blogging about the trip. Been planning to visit this paradise I’ve heard so much about for more … Continue reading →

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Summer Read: Dolci di Love by Sarah-Kate Lynch

Posted on July 20, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am quite a snob when it comes to what they call chick lit. I tend to go for books that take some effort to read and are grounded in reality with all their suffering, misery and hopelessness. They tend … Continue reading →

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Risk of Natural Disasters: Christchurch Earthquake

Posted on September 4, 2010 by bookjunkie

I have been longing to go to Christchurch for the longest time. It is just the prettiest city I have ever seen – in the pictures I’ve looked at online and in books. I was shocked to hear about the … Continue reading →

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Gallup Migration Poll: Singapore Most Popular?

Posted on August 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

Whenever there is major news reported in our local media, I try to find an alternative unbiased perspective.  So for the article saying that Singapore’s population would swell if people could migrate freely, I decided to go directly to the … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t Singapore Ads Be Cool Like This One With Rhys Darby

Posted on July 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

This may be old to most, but it’s brand new to me.  I love Flight of the Conchords and Rhys Darby who is so excellent in it.  So here he is in a Nike Tennis Commercial.  When it comes to … Continue reading →

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I Have ‘Flight of the Conchords’ Withdrawal Symptoms

Posted on June 8, 2010 by bookjunkie

So I trolled youtube to rewatch some clips.  I miss Bret, Murray and Jermaine.  It’s like the best funniest show ever and makes me love New Zealand even more. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuXdhow3uqQ] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDjJc_ZH6dk]

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