After living a relatively isolated existence as an artist in remote parts of NZ for more than 30 years following his arrival from Germany, Mica, then aged 55, decided to step completely out of his comfort zone and engage more with the world.
Our People, Our Country
Adventurous GrownUps – Barbara
Looking for a bit of an adventure in September, Barbara walked the 816km of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Carrying her own pack at age 72, she spent the next 35 days walking on average 25km each day - and totally loved it.
Adventurous GrownUps – Margaret
Meet Margaret. This is her story. Now 70 years young, in the last 10 years she has backpacked around the world.
Adventurous GrownUps – Dan
Like so many people of all ages, after seeing the movie 'The Bucket List', Dan started to think about what he would put on his list. This is his story, a story about how he decided to make his life a little richer. Adventure is a state of mind.
Interview with Nigel Kelly
Welcome to the five hundred and thirty-second of my blog interviews with novelists, poets, short story ...
Betty White ‘The Lorax’ Interview
The imaginative world of Dr. Seuss comes to life like never before in the visually spectacular adventure, 'The Lorax'.
My Life So Far
Everyone seems to have a bucket list these days. I wonder why that is? Are we worried time is passing us by too quickly or is it simply because more opportunities are available to us?
Gen Y Handling Recession
I hadn't really dedicated much time to stop and think about how youth were affected by the recession, until I got an e-mail from a magazine in Sydney, asking what I thought on the matter.
The London Riot’s Tipping Point
The recent London riots have caused a lot of controversy and speculation from the world, focusing on a small suburb in the capital. Without
Gossip King – David Hartnell: Bullied But Not Broken
Kiwi gossip columnist David Hartnell has rubbed shoulders with some of Hollywood's most temperamental stars, but he's revealed that it was years of being bulled in primary school that have left the longest-lasting memories.