Category Archives: travel

Hello world

Having done a little tour around a few different countries; I’ve been particularly impressed by the number of languages spoken by people who don’t speak English. A sandwich maker in Paris offered to take our order in English, Spanish or Swahili; French was of course the default; Swahili may have been a joke? I was […]

Paris string guys

On our first night in Paris we went for a work around Montmarte, and ran into a group of guys with string… We were a little nervous having read warnings about pick pockets in every second district in Paris. So were a little nervous when this guy came up to us. A lot more nervous […]

Joomla freelancers

These days it seems silly to be based in the same place as the work. There are lots of web based freelancer websites; several cover multiple paradigms and industries. Joomlancers focuses on Joomla projects.
Which is great if you have a Joomla customisation that you want done quickly and cheaply.
But of more importance, is why compete […]

Four Whakatane Fellas embark on an African adventure

An amazing adventure from Cape Town to London on motorcycle. They even spent the time to create a documentary of the trip.
You can browse through pictures and video and order the DVD.
No corporate sponsor, no camera crew, no changing room, no expensive equipment, just raw adventure New Zealand style.
You can order tickets to the Wellington […]

Who is to blame for the fog?

I’m back in New Zealand; having experienced a little more of the world and finding a lot more to write about. Like food prices, the environment and terrorism (is it a real threat). I think I have also learned a little about myself.
I was hoping to be snuggled up in my own bed by 10am […]