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A rare and special encounter with the Dalai Lama
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A rare and special encounter with the Dalai Lama

A rare and special encounter with the Dalai Lama

"What I do know is that an absolute calmness and tranquillity came over me."...
The times, they are a changing!
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The times, they are a changing!

The times, they are a changing!

I am often reminded of that iconic Dylan song from 1964
The Forgotten Highway of New Zealand
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The Forgotten Highway of New Zealand

The Forgotten Highway of New Zealand

Jump in your rail cart and explore the heart of New Zealand. ...
Five tips for travelling with a disability in Australia and New Zealand
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Five tips for travelling with a disability in Australia and New Zealand

Five tips for travelling with a disability in Australia and New Zealand

It’s a fact, Australians and Kiwis love to travel, but for some it can be more of a challenge than...
Passionate people: Laurent Le Souquet
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Passionate people: Laurent Le Souquet

Passionate people: Laurent Le Souquet

He is a proud Frenchman, committed and inspired by his passion.
Brian Portland

Brian Portland

Broadcast Journalist.. Australasian Correspondent FSN Washington and London.
Speech Writer.. Motivational Speaker.. Production Voice Specialist.. Creative Writer.. (Speech, Print, Radio and Television)
Double above knee amputee.. Motivational Speaker..(Available for any speaking engagement..)

The best of 2016: Remember the times of innocence
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The best of 2016: Remember the times of innocence

The best of 2016: Remember the times of innocence

"It’s sad to say, but today, we are no longer a tolerant society."
The best of 2016: The black dog
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The best of 2016: The black dog

The best of 2016: The black dog

Never forgotten these words:  “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt Sadly there...
The way I see it: ‘Tis the season
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The way I see it: ‘Tis the season

The way I see it: ‘Tis the season

It’s known as the Kiwi Christmas tree as it only flowers over the Christmas period...
The way I see it: Driving Miss Daisy
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The way I see it: Driving Miss Daisy

The way I see it: Driving Miss Daisy

Recently I sat in a little boutique café not far from here, watching, listening, wishing I could record the conversations taking place.
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