Tag Archives: New Zealand

Books are there for you

Posted on June 22, 2018 by

This encouraging message was recently spotted on the sidewalk chalkboard outside of Books A Plenty indie bookshop in Tauranga, New Zealand.  

Posted in Books, Writing, Bookstore Tourism | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Gimme Some Peace

Posted on June 11, 2018 by

Over the years, readers of TBTP have pointed out to me that I seem to be obsessed with Iceland. While I cannot dispute the charge, I can justify my fixation on the magical island with a lengthy list of exceptional … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Tourism | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Death Takes A Holiday

Posted on November 3, 2017 by

Everyone needs a break from their job now and then, even the grim reaper. This darkly humorous Instagram campaign titled “The Swim Reaper” was created by the government of New Zealand to raise awareness about watersport and beach safety. You … Continue reading →

Posted in apps, Tourism | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Imagine No Borders

Posted on January 14, 2017 by

If you are a regular follower of TBTP, you’ve likely noted that I’m a bit of a map and globe geek. The fascination probably began with a globe/lamp combination that sat on my bedside table as a young child. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Art, Asia, Europe, Maps, South America, USA | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Going West

Posted on November 27, 2016 by

Going West is the first book in a popular trilogy by New Zealand’s beloved author Maurice Gee. The New Zealand Book Council commissioned this wonderful stop-frame animation of the book. Created by Andersen M Studio, the animators used actual copies of … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Books, Film, Writing | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Don’t Stare At The Naked People

Posted on June 7, 2015 by
Image | Posted on June 7, 2015 by | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Fly BOAC

Posted on April 17, 2015 by

 

Posted in Africa, Air Travel, Art, Europe, Public Transport, South America, Tourism | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Time and Again

Posted on January 7, 2015 by

Between 2012 and 2014, photographer Kien Lam traveled 80,000 miles through 15 countries snapping thousands of photos along the way. When he returned home, he turned them into this joyous, frenetic, amped-up time-lapse video called “Time and Again”. You can … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Asia, Europe, movies, Photography, Tech, Tourism, USA | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Suddenly I’m Craving Curry

Posted on March 30, 2014 by

  These delicious maps are the result of a collaboration involving New Zealand photographer Henry Hargreaves and graphic artists Sarit Melmed and Caitlin Levin. Each of the amazing creations is made with real food from the nations and continents. According … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Asia, Europe, Maps, South America, USA | Tagged , | 2 Comments

New Zealand is Magical

Posted on March 7, 2014 by

Last Spring California photographer/filmmaker Shawn Reeder spent three months gallivanting around New Zealand in a camper van. He took more than 150,000 still images and used them to produce this awesome timelapse video of his magical adventure.

Posted in Film, Photography, Tourism | Tagged , | 1 Comment