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Simone lebt und arbeitet an einem Ort voller Gegensätze.Sie fährt Schiffe im Milford Sound, einem der touristischsten Orte Neuseelands.Und sie lebt an der Westküste – abgelegen, wild, ohne Nachbarn.In dieser Folge erzählt Simone von ihrem Leben zwischen Extremen: von Verantwortung für hunderte Menschen an Bord, von Arbeit dort, wo andere Urlaub machen. Es geht um Zufälle, die alles verändern. Um Berufe, die man nicht plant.Simone auf InstagramKontakt zu uns:Videos, Fotos und viele Hintergrundinformationen gibt es auf unserem Instagram-AccountHier geht es zu unserem Newsletter. Kostenlos.Schreib uns: podcast@holy-sheep.deWebseite/ Spotify/ Apple Podcast/Instagram

New Zealand has a reputation for being breathtaking—but what is it actually like to experience it by cruise? In this episode, I'm sharing a port-by-port review of my New Zealand itinerary, including Waiheke Island in Auckland, a pearl farm and beachcomber cruise in Picton, Lord of the Rings filming locations in Christchurch, wildlife encounters in Dunedin with Nature's Wonders, and scenic cruising through Milford Sound. Next week, I'll also share my honest review of the ship and explain why it plays such a big role when cruising to destinations like New Zealand. If New Zealand is on your travel list, or you're curious whether a cruise is the right way to experience it, this episode offers a grounded, realistic look at what makes this destination so special. Follow and chat with us live on AmazonLive! at https://www.amazon.com/live/cruisetipstv

In 2007, Vicki's husband Andrew set off from Tasmania in a kayak, aiming to become the first person to paddle to New Zealand, but a month later authorities received a distress call and then his kayak was found with no sign of Andrew.Vicki and their little son Finn, were waiting with friends and family for Andrew at Milford Sound when the devastating news came through.This episode of Conversations was produced by Jen Leake, the Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores love, mountaineering, sea kayaking, solo sea kayaking, extreme adventure, psychology, adventurer, the Tasman Sea, gale force storms, ocean currents, waves, swells, Fortescue Bay, rescue, kayak design, hypothermia, family, grief, yoga, writing.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Bérangère partage son ressenti sur Queenstown, connue pour les sports extrêmes et l'affluence touristique. Elle raconte ensuite la découverte des fjords, avec Milford Sound, puis la descente vers le grand sud jusqu'à Curio Bay, une région plus brute, qui donne le sentiment d'être au bout du pays.Pour écouter l'épisode en entier :2 mois en campervan en Nouvelle-Zélande en famille-----------Si l'épisode vous a plu, laissez-moi une note 5 ⭐️ou un commentaire sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Dunne . To begin: the NCEA annoucnment from the government sees Erica Stanford and Christopher Luxon proposing to abolish and replace NCEA. They also discuss the government's plans to revise the Conservation Act which includes charging international visitors $20-40 dollars to access four popular sites - Cathedral Cove, the Tongariro Crossing, Milford Sound and Aoraki Mount Cook.

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Questions to Ministers TIM COSTLEY to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made about increasing the speed limit on State Highway 1? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent reports has she seen on tourism growth and international visitor spending? CAMERON LUXTON to the Associate Minister for the Environment: What recent announcements has he made about reforming freshwater rules? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Minister for Women: Does she stand by all her statements and actions regarding pay equity? Hon JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Transport: Are local road controlling authorities required to increase speed limits under the Government's policy if one of the reasons for a speed limit reduction since 2020 was proximity to a school, and are impacts on road safety a factor that allows local road controlling authorities to retain safe speeds on streets? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister of Conservation: What recent announcements has he made about Milford Sound? Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister of Conservation: Has he received any advice on the impact of Conservation funding cuts on jobs and communities; if so, how many jobs have been identified as at risk? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister for Hunting and Fishing: What recent announcements has he made in the Hunting and Fishing portfolio? STEVE ABEL to the Minister of Agriculture: Does he agree with the Prime Minister that New Zealand farmers are the "No. 1 most carbon-efficient in the world"; if so, on what factual basis? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Vocational Education: Has the Treasury advised the Government that "Demand for tertiary education and training is currently forecast to exceed the volume able to be funded"; if so, what advice has she received about the potential for job losses at New Zealand's Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics, and universities? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister for Vocational Education: Does she stand by all her statements and actions?

Good news for tourism operators in Milford Sound, as the Government rejects plans to ban cruise ships More than $15 million has been invested into infrastructure and conservation upgrades in Milford Sound. Cruise ships will also be allowed back in the area, rejecting the 2021 master plan advising against their access to the sound. Cruise Association Chief Executive Jacqui Lloyd told Mike Hosking Milford Sound is an icon of a New Zealand itinerary by land or sea. She says the option to lose Milford cruises would've impacted the industry in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's helping protect a tourism crown jewel - with a cash injection for Milford Sound. It's putting more more than $15 million into a new alpine walk, clearing landfills and upgrading amenities and flood protection - much coming from the visitor levy. Cruise ships will be permitted back into inner parts of the Sound. Southland Mayor Rob Scott says it's essential the ships don't take away from the experience for others. He explained if lots of cruise ships are blocking the view of Mitre Peak, no one gets the experience. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam's New Zealand adventure continues with stories from the South Island. Whilst cruising around Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Adam's boat is chased by a wild dolphin having the time of its life!Adam also hikes through Abel Tasman National Park, where he's forced to speed-run 25kms of beautiful coastline or risk being stranded in the dark.As always, if you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message using the contact form on our website: ⁠⁠tripologypodcast.com⁠⁠Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/tripsafetywing⁠⁠⁠⁠Require an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/tripologypodcastFollow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/tripologypodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please rate the show and help us grow! Recommend the podcast to family & friends (all of them). It makes a HUGE difference. Thank you for your continued support. It means the world.The 11 Great Walks of New Zealand: Lake Waikaremoana, Tongariro Northern Circuit, Whanganui Journey, Abel Tasman Coast Track, Heaphy Track, Paparoa Track, Routeburn Track, Kepler Track, Milford Track, Hump Ridge Track, Rakiura TrackAbel Tasman National Park: https://www.abeltasman.com/abel-tasman-national-park/Cleopatra's Pool, Abel Tasman National Park: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/nelson-tasman/cleopatra-s-pool-from-anchorageMitre Peak Cruises: https://www.mitrepeak.com/

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 30 – GEOFF – CPNZ Media LiveTeamCPNZ athlete Geoff Roe has recently completed the Sounds to Sounds. An epic bike packing adventure from Ships Cove in the Marlborough Sounds riding 1500km unsupported all the way to Milford Sound 15 days later.Today we share Geoff's adventure, from the highs of the downhill through Homer Tunnel to the lows of grovelling up the Omarama saddle this is Geoff's story.CPNZ MEDIARichard Greer – @ric.greerhttps://www.teamcp.co.nz@teamcpnzhttps://www.facebook.com/teamcpnzrichard@teamcp.co.nz

New Zealand is a dream destination for many travellers, but choosing between the North and South Islands can be a tough call! In this episode, Veena World's Neil Patil and Sunila Patil break down what makes each island unique and which one is the perfect fit for different types of travellers.

New Zealand is a dream destination for many travellers, but choosing between the North and South Islands can be a tough call! In this episode, Veena World's Neil Patil and Sunila Patil break down what makes each island unique and which one is the perfect fit for different types of travellers.

Milford Sound has received just a third of its usual rainfall in the first two months of this year, Pamu has a new plan to halt the spread of wilding pines, the number of Fiordland's cycle trail users has almost doubled, a new charity has been set up to provide venison to needy families, and volunteer hut wardens on the Kepler Track will no longer be offered a helicopter ride to take up their post this winter. Kirsty Pickett is the co owner of the Southland App based in Te Anau, covering Southland and Fiordland.

Shelby and Andrew are back with so much to talk about! We have trip reports, movie reviews and margaritas. That's a killer trio! That trio naturally makes for a 3 hour episode. Enjoy and happy holidays!

Cathedral Cove, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Franz Josef Glacier, Milford Sound, and Mount Cook National Park. All well-known tourist hotspots that everyone, including New Zealanders, could have to pay to visit. The idea, which is out for public consultation, is receiving mixed reviews, Jessica Hopkins reports.

Lass Dich mitnehmen nach Neuseeland. Der Milford Sound ist ein wunderschöner Fjord auf der Südinsel. Und schon der Weg dorthin ist atemberaubend: Die Straße führt vorbei an schneebedeckten Bergen, üppig wuchernden Wäldern und schillernden Wasserfällen in allen Größen und Formen. Gelesen von Björn LandbergText: Nitay FeigenbaumRegie: Silvan OschmannProdukton: Tonstudio SprachraumSpare 10% auf allnatura.de mit dem Code STRAND.Ohne Mindestbestellwert, einmalig einlösbar, nicht mit anderen Gutscheinen kombinierbar. Kann nicht rückwirkend auf eine Bestellung eingelöst werden. Gilt nicht auf Schnäppchenartikel, Wertgutscheine und Versandkosten.

Kia Ora! Pristali smo na Novi Zelandiji, deželi osupljivih naravnih lepot in bogate kulture.

In dieser Folge nehmen wir dich mit auf eine spannende Reise in den Fiordland-Nationalpark auf der Südinsel Neuseelands, wo wir den atemberaubenden Milford Sound erkunden.

In episode 193, Chris answers a listener question about Ambassador cruise line ship Ambition, another listener Scott sent us some news around a potential cruise ban for Milford Sound in New Zealand and we share the latest news from Ponant, Seabourn and Windstar. Listener Question: Luke: asks about the history of Ambition, now sailing with Ambassador cruise line. Scott: Just had a look at a Cruise article. This is very interesting Just found this link. I hope it works. The New Zealand the government is looking at a plan that involves a blanket ban on all cruise in Milford Sound. Source: Cruise Passenger https://search.app/RZ6VnTJ8PhJirFgUA Cruise News: Paspaley Pearl completes successful Sea TrialsPonant announces brand new Vietnam AdventureSeabourn additional 2026 Antarctica Sailings Windstar Cruises' 2026 European Voyages Boast 15 Fresh Itineraries, 24 First-Time Ports, and New Iceland Solar Eclipse Sailing Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGX Sustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial Join the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Co-host: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg Chris's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auswandergeschichten aus Neuseeland! Heute ein Gespräch aus Nelson mit Doerthe (57).Doerthe entdeckt in einer Kölner Bahnhofsbuchhandlung ein GEO-Heft mit einem Bild vom Milford Sound. Und entscheidet: ich will nach Neuseeland. Im Jahr 2000 reiste sie das 1. Mal gemeinsam mit ihrem Partner 3 Wochen durch Neuseeland.7 Jahre später kommen sie gemeinsam mit ihrem 6-jährigen Sohn und reisen 5 Wochen mit dem Camper durchs Land. Und dann kommt ein Jobangebot! Und Doerthes Partner sagt: "Das musst du jetzt machen"Ihr Mann bleibt in Deutschland. Wie das alles funktioniert, erfahrt ihr in dieser Episode. Ausserdem: Einblicke ins neuseeländische Schulsystem, denn Doerthe arbeitet in einer Agentur, die Schüler*innen beim Austausch begleitet. Kontakt Doerthe: Instagram Links zu genannten Interviews: Interview mit Doerthes Chefin Interview mit Conny und Lars (Familienauszeit Neuseeland) Kontakt mit uns: - hol dir unseren Newsletter- Folge uns auf Instagram - oder facebook - mit Chris durch Dunedin: ALL IN DUNEDIN

Is a Dunedin Joiner who's running 617 km (the long way from Milford Sound to Dunedin), over four and a half days, over the hilliest country he can find to raise money for suicide awareness for Farmstrong. He leaves tomorrow. We salute him today and tell you how you can help him raise money and awareness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glenn Sutton has run all over the world, pushing his endurance and body to the limits of what's possible. But the Dunedin man's next challenge has him admitting to being a bit scared. 

The new tourism minister has been travelling the country. Minister Matt Doocey has been meeting with businesses in the sector to hear what they need to recover after a tough few years. And he says nothing is off the table, from bed taxes to higher International Visitor Levies or charges for foreign visitors at certain locations like Milford Sound. Doocey spoke to Corin Dann.

Emergency Management on the West Coast has mobilised staff and resources to deal with severe rain that is expected to last until tomorrow. A red level rain warning for the Westland District remains in place until nine o'clock Saturday morning.... with up to 700 millimetres of rain expected in the ranges and up to 200 millimetres on the coast. The heaviest rain is expected from late Friday morning. A close watch is also being kept on surrounding districts, including in Milford Sound where forty-seven millimetres of rain fell overnight. MetService says it's important for people to keep an eye on river levels and road conditions. Meteorologist John Law spoke to Ben Strang.

Dù là “hàng xóm” của Úc nhưng thiên nhiên New Zealand lại có nhiều điểm khác biệt. Đảo nam New Zeaaland nổi tiếng với núi Cook và vịnh Milford Sound, được ví von như “kỳ quan thứ 8 của thế giới”. Ngoài ra còn có Queenstown, “thủ phủ” của các trò chơi mạo hiểm.

We're in Queenstown, New Zealand, with Lyle and Leanne McCabe of BeachTravelWine.com. We talk about seeing the wildlife at Kiwi Park, enjoying thrilling adventure sports on Lake Wakatipu, and seeing the waterfalls at Milford Sound.  Show notes & our 1-page guide are at http://WeTravelThere.com/queenstown Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns Found Money at participating retailers. It's a great way to save for travel. For a limited time, sign up at wetravelthere.com/acorns & we'll both earn $5.

Kennedy Warne speaks with Kathryn Ryan from a National Geographic ship offshore of Marahau, the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park. He is on a coastal voyage which began at Milford Sound and will travel as far north as Waitangi. the voyage has taken him back to Rakiura Stewart Island, where he spoke to Nine to Noon a month ago from another ship visit.

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Tammy from MSC for this week's cruise chat. If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can send a donation using this link ~ https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. I have had the privilege of meeting with MSC several times. Here is the playlist. Welcome to a World of Privacy and Luxury. From its elegant suites to its round-the-clock butler service and concierge reception, the MSC Yacht Club offers the kind of first-class experience expected by the most discerning travellers. Environmental excellence Self-sufficient with potable water production, advanced wastewater treatment, solar panels and zero single-use plastic. Year-round cruises in the Caribbean with four ships in summer 2024, three embarkation ports, and brand-new itineraries Caribbean cruises from Port Miami (MSC Seascape and MSC Magnifica) New itineraries to Bermuda or Canada/New England from New York City (MSC Meraviglia) 3 to 7-night cruises from Port Canaveral/Orlando (MSC Seashore) All ships from Northern American ports call at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Year-round in the Western Mediterranean. 10 Ships in the summer of 2024, up to 21 Embarkation Ports New Itineraries with Various cruise lengths, from mini to 7-night and longer. Ships in the Med. from April 2024: MSC World Europa MSC Seashore MSC Fantasia MSC Grandiosa MSC Orchestra MSC Poesia MSC Seaside MSC Splendida MSC Seaview MSC Sinfonia . Grand Voyages in 2023 & 204 in a nutshell. There are 37 Voyages vs 2024 Voyages in 2022 & 2023 17 Ships vs 15 Ships in 2022 & 202310 to 30 Nights vs 13 to 30 Nights in 2022 & 2023 Asia, Africa, Europe America 35 Countries vs 50 Countries in 2022 & 2023. The Chance to make a dream come true! MSC World Cruise 2025. On MSC Magnifica. You will visit these ports. AITUTAKI, MOOREA PAPEETE, MARSEILLE, BARCELONA, CASABLANCA, MINDELO, GENOA, CIVITAVECCHIA, NAPLES MESSINA, ALEXANDRIA, SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT, AQABA, SHARM EL-SHEIKH, SAFAGA, BOUNTY, BAY PASSAGE, HANGA ROA VALPARAISO, RAROTONGA, SALVADOR DE BAHIA/RIO DE JANEIRO, BUENOS AIRES, PUERTO MADRYN, PHUKET PENANG, COLOMBO, PORT KLANG, TAURANGA, SINGAPORE, AUCKLAND, BROOME, BAY OF ISLANDS, CHRISTCHURCH, FREMANTLE, SYDNEY, PUERTO MONTT, PUERTO CHACABUCO, USHUAA, STANLET PENNESHAW, ADELAIDE MELBOURNE, EDEN, MILFORD SOUND (cruising Fiordland Park), NAPIER, BUNEDIN. 116 nights, 4 continents, 50 destinations, 7 overnights. The MSC World America is Debuting in Miami in spring 2025, but Reservations for her are open! . Quick Facts of World America Number of staterooms: 2,626 Number of guests: 6,762 Length | Beam | Height: 1,093ft| 154ft|220ft Public space: 430,000 ft Speed (Max): 21.8/22.7 knots. MSC WORLD AMERICA 7 NIGHTS OR 14 NIGHTS From Miami On Saturdays April to October 2025 Miami (Florida) Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Cozumel Mexico, Costal Maya, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Isla De Roatan, Honduras, san Juan, Puerto Rico. . Cruise Hospitality and Formula 1 Packages in Abu DhabiCabin Only PackageCabin + F1 Ticket PackageCabin + F1 Experience PackageCabin + F1 Premium Hospitality Package. If you want to learn more about MSC or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. Click HERE to see the images on this week's episode. Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #MSC #formula1 #msccruise #msccruises #mscandformula1 #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Have you heard of the eighth natural wonder of the world? This week's episode is all about this magical stunning part of New Zealand – Milford Sound in the Fiordland National Park. This was one of those experiences that was so incredible that it will definitely be a lifelong memory.  We talk about it all the time and tell everyone we can to go a visit – and now you get to hear about it too. Not only are we going to take you cruising on the 16 kilometre long,  290 metre deep sound with 1600 metre sheer cliffs and 1000 metre waterfalls we also take you hiking in the lush rainforest. Come with us as we tell you about the underwater observatory where you can see rare black coral. We also tell you about and the gorgeous little town with a massive lake that is a bit of a secret and is the best place to stay if you want to have a few days in the area. Stay listening to the end to hear about our helicopter flight where we land on a glacier – yes we actually landed on the top of an actual glacier – it was freakin incredible it was like walking on top of the world. We give you all the options of how to explore this spectacular area, where to stay and what we would do different if we went back again – spoiler alert – stay longer in the only luxury accommodation at Milford sound.  Remember if you want to see all the pictures and check out the map and the links to the tours, accommodation and helicopter flights then click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/77/milfordsound If you want to get in contact and give us some suggestions for our next destination for a podcast series then click here www.beachtravelwine.com/contactus Visit our website at www.beachtravelwine.com Please enjoy this week's episode all about Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leanne-mccabe/message

Teil 2 - Roadtrip zum Milford Sound. Eine Bootfahrt und wir gehen in die Fahrerkabine zu Chris ehemaligem Mitbewohner. Außerdem: Geheimtipps zur Jobsuche für Working & Holiday und Chris erklärt die Pflanzenwelt - von giftig bis stinkig ist alles dabeiDie Links zur Episode:- hol dir unseren Newsletter: https://postausneuseeland.beehiiv.com/- Folge uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holy.sheep.neuseeland/- oder facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076257494154- Triff Chris in Dunedin: https://www.allindunedin.com/

Roadtrip nach Te Anau und den Milford Sound. Wir feiern Chris Geburtstag und 3 Monate in Neuseeland.Wir nehmen Euch mit in den größten Nationalpark Neuseelands. Es geht nach Fjordland!Die regenreichste Region der Südinsel.Der Weg zum Milford Sound gehört zu den spektakulärsten Strecken der Südinsel.Berge, Wasserfälle und Regenbogen inklusive. Wir sprechen über:- warum heißt Fjordland Schattenland- welches Tier galt in Neuseeland zweimal als ausgestorben- welches ist Chris Lieblingstier (lebt nur im Fjordland)- Te Anau - die letzte Stadt vor der Wildnis- eine Baum, der nach Palme aussieht und das Weißkohl schmeckt- warum der Milford Sound eigentlich Milford Fjord heißen müsste- warum diese Wildnis Chris Leben geprägt hat Viel Spaß!Die Links zur Episode:- hol dir unseren Newsletter: https://postausneuseeland.beehiiv.com/- Folge uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holy.sheep.neuseeland/- oder facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076257494154- Triff Chris in Dunedin: https://www.allindunedin.com/

Picture, for a minute, every artwork of colonial New Zealand you can think of. Now add a chain gang. Hard-labour men guarded by other men with guns. Men moving heavy metal. Men picking at the earth. Over and over again. This was the reality of nineteenth-century New Zealand. Forced labour haunts the streets we walk today and the spaces we take for granted. The unfree work of prisoners has shaped New Zealand's urban centres and rural landscapes, and Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa – the Pacific – in profound and unsettling ways. Yet these stories are largely unknown: a hidden history in plain sight. Blood and Dirt: Prison Labour and the Making of New Zealand (Bridget Williams Books, 2023) explains, for the first time, the making of New Zealand and its Pacific empire through the prism of prison labour. Jared Davidson asks us to look beyond the walls of our nineteenth- and early twentieth-century prisons to see penal practice as playing an active, central role in the creation of modern New Zealand. Journeying from the Hohi mission station in the Bay of Islands through to Milford Sound, vast forest plantations, and on to Parliament itself, this vivid and engaging book will change the way you view New Zealand. About the Author: An archivist by day and an author by night, Jared Davidson is an award-winning writer based in Wellington, New Zealand. His books include the acclaimed Dead Letters: Censorship and Subversion in New Zealand 1914–1920 (Otago University Press, 2019), Sewing Freedom (AK Press, 2013), The History of a Riot (BWB Texts, 2021) and the co-authored He Whakaputanga: The Declaration of Independence (Bridget Williams Books, 2017). Through history from below, Jared explores the lives of people often overlooked by traditional histories – from working-class radicals of the early twentieth century to convicts of the nineteenth. He is currently the Research Librarian Manuscripts at the Alexander Turnbull Library. Ed Amon has a Master of Indigenous Studies and is a PhD Candidate at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He is a columnist at his local paper: Hibiscus Matters, and a Stand-up Comedian. His main interests are indigenous studies, politics, history, and cricket. Follow him on twitter @edamoned or email him at edamonnz@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Picture, for a minute, every artwork of colonial New Zealand you can think of. Now add a chain gang. Hard-labour men guarded by other men with guns. Men moving heavy metal. Men picking at the earth. Over and over again. This was the reality of nineteenth-century New Zealand. Forced labour haunts the streets we walk today and the spaces we take for granted. The unfree work of prisoners has shaped New Zealand's urban centres and rural landscapes, and Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa – the Pacific – in profound and unsettling ways. Yet these stories are largely unknown: a hidden history in plain sight. Blood and Dirt: Prison Labour and the Making of New Zealand (Bridget Williams Books, 2023) explains, for the first time, the making of New Zealand and its Pacific empire through the prism of prison labour. Jared Davidson asks us to look beyond the walls of our nineteenth- and early twentieth-century prisons to see penal practice as playing an active, central role in the creation of modern New Zealand. Journeying from the Hohi mission station in the Bay of Islands through to Milford Sound, vast forest plantations, and on to Parliament itself, this vivid and engaging book will change the way you view New Zealand. About the Author: An archivist by day and an author by night, Jared Davidson is an award-winning writer based in Wellington, New Zealand. His books include the acclaimed Dead Letters: Censorship and Subversion in New Zealand 1914–1920 (Otago University Press, 2019), Sewing Freedom (AK Press, 2013), The History of a Riot (BWB Texts, 2021) and the co-authored He Whakaputanga: The Declaration of Independence (Bridget Williams Books, 2017). Through history from below, Jared explores the lives of people often overlooked by traditional histories – from working-class radicals of the early twentieth century to convicts of the nineteenth. He is currently the Research Librarian Manuscripts at the Alexander Turnbull Library. Ed Amon has a Master of Indigenous Studies and is a PhD Candidate at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He is a columnist at his local paper: Hibiscus Matters, and a Stand-up Comedian. His main interests are indigenous studies, politics, history, and cricket. Follow him on twitter @edamoned or email him at edamonnz@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Picture, for a minute, every artwork of colonial New Zealand you can think of. Now add a chain gang. Hard-labour men guarded by other men with guns. Men moving heavy metal. Men picking at the earth. Over and over again. This was the reality of nineteenth-century New Zealand. Forced labour haunts the streets we walk today and the spaces we take for granted. The unfree work of prisoners has shaped New Zealand's urban centres and rural landscapes, and Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa – the Pacific – in profound and unsettling ways. Yet these stories are largely unknown: a hidden history in plain sight. Blood and Dirt: Prison Labour and the Making of New Zealand (Bridget Williams Books, 2023) explains, for the first time, the making of New Zealand and its Pacific empire through the prism of prison labour. Jared Davidson asks us to look beyond the walls of our nineteenth- and early twentieth-century prisons to see penal practice as playing an active, central role in the creation of modern New Zealand. Journeying from the Hohi mission station in the Bay of Islands through to Milford Sound, vast forest plantations, and on to Parliament itself, this vivid and engaging book will change the way you view New Zealand. About the Author: An archivist by day and an author by night, Jared Davidson is an award-winning writer based in Wellington, New Zealand. His books include the acclaimed Dead Letters: Censorship and Subversion in New Zealand 1914–1920 (Otago University Press, 2019), Sewing Freedom (AK Press, 2013), The History of a Riot (BWB Texts, 2021) and the co-authored He Whakaputanga: The Declaration of Independence (Bridget Williams Books, 2017). Through history from below, Jared explores the lives of people often overlooked by traditional histories – from working-class radicals of the early twentieth century to convicts of the nineteenth. He is currently the Research Librarian Manuscripts at the Alexander Turnbull Library. Ed Amon has a Master of Indigenous Studies and is a PhD Candidate at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He is a columnist at his local paper: Hibiscus Matters, and a Stand-up Comedian. His main interests are indigenous studies, politics, history, and cricket. Follow him on twitter @edamoned or email him at edamonnz@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picture, for a minute, every artwork of colonial New Zealand you can think of. Now add a chain gang. Hard-labour men guarded by other men with guns. Men moving heavy metal. Men picking at the earth. Over and over again. This was the reality of nineteenth-century New Zealand. Forced labour haunts the streets we walk today and the spaces we take for granted. The unfree work of prisoners has shaped New Zealand's urban centres and rural landscapes, and Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa – the Pacific – in profound and unsettling ways. Yet these stories are largely unknown: a hidden history in plain sight. Blood and Dirt: Prison Labour and the Making of New Zealand (Bridget Williams Books, 2023) explains, for the first time, the making of New Zealand and its Pacific empire through the prism of prison labour. Jared Davidson asks us to look beyond the walls of our nineteenth- and early twentieth-century prisons to see penal practice as playing an active, central role in the creation of modern New Zealand. Journeying from the Hohi mission station in the Bay of Islands through to Milford Sound, vast forest plantations, and on to Parliament itself, this vivid and engaging book will change the way you view New Zealand. About the Author: An archivist by day and an author by night, Jared Davidson is an award-winning writer based in Wellington, New Zealand. His books include the acclaimed Dead Letters: Censorship and Subversion in New Zealand 1914–1920 (Otago University Press, 2019), Sewing Freedom (AK Press, 2013), The History of a Riot (BWB Texts, 2021) and the co-authored He Whakaputanga: The Declaration of Independence (Bridget Williams Books, 2017). Through history from below, Jared explores the lives of people often overlooked by traditional histories – from working-class radicals of the early twentieth century to convicts of the nineteenth. He is currently the Research Librarian Manuscripts at the Alexander Turnbull Library. Ed Amon has a Master of Indigenous Studies and is a PhD Candidate at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He is a columnist at his local paper: Hibiscus Matters, and a Stand-up Comedian. His main interests are indigenous studies, politics, history, and cricket. Follow him on twitter @edamoned or email him at edamonnz@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picture, for a minute, every artwork of colonial New Zealand you can think of. Now add a chain gang. Hard-labour men guarded by other men with guns. Men moving heavy metal. Men picking at the earth. Over and over again. This was the reality of nineteenth-century New Zealand. Forced labour haunts the streets we walk today and the spaces we take for granted. The unfree work of prisoners has shaped New Zealand's urban centres and rural landscapes, and Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa – the Pacific – in profound and unsettling ways. Yet these stories are largely unknown: a hidden history in plain sight. Blood and Dirt: Prison Labour and the Making of New Zealand (Bridget Williams Books, 2023) explains, for the first time, the making of New Zealand and its Pacific empire through the prism of prison labour. Jared Davidson asks us to look beyond the walls of our nineteenth- and early twentieth-century prisons to see penal practice as playing an active, central role in the creation of modern New Zealand. Journeying from the Hohi mission station in the Bay of Islands through to Milford Sound, vast forest plantations, and on to Parliament itself, this vivid and engaging book will change the way you view New Zealand. About the Author: An archivist by day and an author by night, Jared Davidson is an award-winning writer based in Wellington, New Zealand. His books include the acclaimed Dead Letters: Censorship and Subversion in New Zealand 1914–1920 (Otago University Press, 2019), Sewing Freedom (AK Press, 2013), The History of a Riot (BWB Texts, 2021) and the co-authored He Whakaputanga: The Declaration of Independence (Bridget Williams Books, 2017). Through history from below, Jared explores the lives of people often overlooked by traditional histories – from working-class radicals of the early twentieth century to convicts of the nineteenth. He is currently the Research Librarian Manuscripts at the Alexander Turnbull Library. Ed Amon has a Master of Indigenous Studies and is a PhD Candidate at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He is a columnist at his local paper: Hibiscus Matters, and a Stand-up Comedian. His main interests are indigenous studies, politics, history, and cricket. Follow him on twitter @edamoned or email him at edamonnz@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/australian-and-new-zealand-studies

Picture, for a minute, every artwork of colonial New Zealand you can think of. Now add a chain gang. Hard-labour men guarded by other men with guns. Men moving heavy metal. Men picking at the earth. Over and over again. This was the reality of nineteenth-century New Zealand. Forced labour haunts the streets we walk today and the spaces we take for granted. The unfree work of prisoners has shaped New Zealand's urban centres and rural landscapes, and Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa – the Pacific – in profound and unsettling ways. Yet these stories are largely unknown: a hidden history in plain sight. Blood and Dirt: Prison Labour and the Making of New Zealand (Bridget Williams Books, 2023) explains, for the first time, the making of New Zealand and its Pacific empire through the prism of prison labour. Jared Davidson asks us to look beyond the walls of our nineteenth- and early twentieth-century prisons to see penal practice as playing an active, central role in the creation of modern New Zealand. Journeying from the Hohi mission station in the Bay of Islands through to Milford Sound, vast forest plantations, and on to Parliament itself, this vivid and engaging book will change the way you view New Zealand. About the Author: An archivist by day and an author by night, Jared Davidson is an award-winning writer based in Wellington, New Zealand. His books include the acclaimed Dead Letters: Censorship and Subversion in New Zealand 1914–1920 (Otago University Press, 2019), Sewing Freedom (AK Press, 2013), The History of a Riot (BWB Texts, 2021) and the co-authored He Whakaputanga: The Declaration of Independence (Bridget Williams Books, 2017). Through history from below, Jared explores the lives of people often overlooked by traditional histories – from working-class radicals of the early twentieth century to convicts of the nineteenth. He is currently the Research Librarian Manuscripts at the Alexander Turnbull Library. Ed Amon has a Master of Indigenous Studies and is a PhD Candidate at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He is a columnist at his local paper: Hibiscus Matters, and a Stand-up Comedian. His main interests are indigenous studies, politics, history, and cricket. Follow him on twitter @edamoned or email him at edamonnz@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

Picture, for a minute, every artwork of colonial New Zealand you can think of. Now add a chain gang. Hard-labour men guarded by other men with guns. Men moving heavy metal. Men picking at the earth. Over and over again. This was the reality of nineteenth-century New Zealand. Forced labour haunts the streets we walk today and the spaces we take for granted. The unfree work of prisoners has shaped New Zealand's urban centres and rural landscapes, and Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa – the Pacific – in profound and unsettling ways. Yet these stories are largely unknown: a hidden history in plain sight. Blood and Dirt: Prison Labour and the Making of New Zealand (Bridget Williams Books, 2023) explains, for the first time, the making of New Zealand and its Pacific empire through the prism of prison labour. Jared Davidson asks us to look beyond the walls of our nineteenth- and early twentieth-century prisons to see penal practice as playing an active, central role in the creation of modern New Zealand. Journeying from the Hohi mission station in the Bay of Islands through to Milford Sound, vast forest plantations, and on to Parliament itself, this vivid and engaging book will change the way you view New Zealand. About the Author: An archivist by day and an author by night, Jared Davidson is an award-winning writer based in Wellington, New Zealand. His books include the acclaimed Dead Letters: Censorship and Subversion in New Zealand 1914–1920 (Otago University Press, 2019), Sewing Freedom (AK Press, 2013), The History of a Riot (BWB Texts, 2021) and the co-authored He Whakaputanga: The Declaration of Independence (Bridget Williams Books, 2017). Through history from below, Jared explores the lives of people often overlooked by traditional histories – from working-class radicals of the early twentieth century to convicts of the nineteenth. He is currently the Research Librarian Manuscripts at the Alexander Turnbull Library. Ed Amon has a Master of Indigenous Studies and is a PhD Candidate at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He is a columnist at his local paper: Hibiscus Matters, and a Stand-up Comedian. His main interests are indigenous studies, politics, history, and cricket. Follow him on twitter @edamoned or email him at edamonnz@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Tourism operators in Milford Sound face radical changes to the way they operate under a new proposal. Government-funded initiative The Milford Opportunities Project, which is overseen by the Ministers of Conservation, Tourism and Transport alongside Ngai Tahu, are pushing for a ban on all overseas drivers within the area. They're also looking to ban fixed-wing aircraft in the area, going as far as removing the airstrip, and also banning cruise ships from the inner sound. Milford Opportunities Project chair Bill Day says the current model is not working. 870,000 visitors go to Fiordland each year, often causing congestion on the single road in and out of Milford Sound. Kathryn speaks with Bill Day, and Glenorchy Air co-owner James Stokes, whose company operates flights to Milford, and who fears it will turn visitors away from the area altogether.

In episode 143 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris shares the history of ss Austral, a ship that sank in Sydney Harbour in 1882 and successfully was raised again. Chris answers a listener question from the UK and we share the latest news from Costa, Holland America Line, A-Rosa and Carnival.Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhListener Reviews Shasbah – Ep140 – Love the big cruise podcast. I always learn so much about the historical aspect of cruising Jayda – Ep138 – I loved Conrad's part could you maybe bring another HQ or HQ+ staff member?Listener QuestionChris in the UK ask Chris. Love the content around the Ocean Liners of yester year. Rather than the big brands/players, are there any smaller unusual lines that offered a different experience, promoted themselves differently or had any moments in history.Cruise newsCosta Serena Restarts in Asia Costa Cruises announces that Costa Serena returned to service in Asia.  After two cruises between Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, Costa Serena departed today from the port of Busan, in South Korea, heading to Nagasaki and Yatsushiro, in Japan.  It is the first outbound cruise to resume in South Korea after the end of cruise travel restrictions.From June to October 2023, Costa Serena will be operating a program of “charter” cruises in Asia, in cooperation with local travel partners. The total number of cruises is thirty-five. Eight cruises, in June and October 2023, will be dedicated to the South Korean market; from July to October 2023 another twenty-seven cruises are planned for the Taiwan market.The itineraries, lasting from 4 to 7 days, include some of the most beautiful destinations in East Asia, particularly Japan, such as Otaru, Muroran, Hakodate, Aomori, Fukuoka, Sasebo, Nagasaki, Yatsushiro, Kagoshima, Naha, Ishigaki and Miyakojima.  Departures are scheduled from the ports of Busan, Sokcho and Pohang in South Korea, as well as from Keelung and Kaohsiung in Taiwan.Costa Serena is an Italian-flagged ship built by Fincantieri and entered service in 2007. She has a gross tonnage of 114,000 tons and can accommodate up to 3,780 guests.HAL LEGENDARY VOYAGES Three Holland America Line ships are set to explore the lush landscapes and natural wonders of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in 2024-2025. From unspoiled islands to cosmopolitan cities, Westerdam will spend the season Down Under, while Koningsdam and Zaandam each offer a longer Legendary Voyage to the South Pacific and Hawaii.Highlights of the Australia and New Zealand 2024-2025 Season:LEGENDARY: The 35-day “Australia Circumnavigation” departing Nov. 17, 2024, sails Roundtrip from Sydney. Westerdam visits 16 ports around the continent of Australia and includes scenic cruising in the Great Barrier Reef, as well as the remote Ribbon Reef and Far North Regions. Guests enjoy overnight calls at Freemantle (Perth), Australia, and Hobart, Tasmania, along with a late-night departure from Adelaide. Beyond Australia, the ship will call at Komodo Island.From January through March 2025, Westerdam offers 14-day “Australia and New Zealand” cruises between Auckland and Sydney. The sailings include six ports around New Zealand and a call at Hobart. All itineraries include scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park, and select dates also include Milford Sound.A special 14-day “New Zealand Holiday” cruise departing Dec. 22, 2024, is roundtrip from Sydney. Guests spend the holidays exploring six ports around New Zealand, including an overnight call at Wellington. The holiday itinerary also features scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound.Highlights of the South Pacific 2024-2025 Season:LEGENDARY: 51- or 56-day “Tales of the South Pacific” voyage aboard Zaandam. The 51-day itinerary is roundtrip from San Diego departing Sept. 30, 2024, while the 56-day cruise is from Vancouver to San Diego departing Sept. 25. The exploration takes a counterclockwise route around the South Pacific, with 20 calls in Hawaii, Kiribati, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Niue, Cook and Society Islands, Marquesas and Tahiti. Guests have extra time ashore with overnights at Honolulu, Hawaii, and Papeete, Tahiti, as well as late-night departures from Honolulu and Suva, Fiji.Westerdam's 23-day “South Pacific Crossing” departing Oct. 24, 2024, is from Seattle, Washington, to Sydney. The Pacific Ocean crossing includes seven ports in Hawaii, New Caledonia, Fiji and American Samoa.LEGENDARY: The 35-day “Hawaii, Tahiti and Marquesas” aboard Koningsdam departs Feb. 15, 2025, and is roundtrip from San Diego. The ship makes four calls in Hawaii and six additional island calls throughout the South Pacific. Overnights include Honolulu, Raiatea, Moorea and Papeete.LEGENDARY: Westerdam's 29-day “South Pacific Crossing” departing March 30, 2025, is from Sydney to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Guests discover 12 ports in Hawaii, American Samoa, Fiji and New Caledonia. The itinerary offers an overnight at Honolulu, plus late-night departures from Lahaina and Kona, Hawaii; Suva; and Nouméa, New Caledonia.A-ROSA adds e-bikes on A-ROSA SENAA-ROSA has introduced e-bikes on A-ROSA SENA for the first time, including two bikes for teenagers. The move means that e-bikes are now available across 12 ships in its fleet, covering the Danube, Rhine, Main, Moselle, Seine and Rhone/Saone.In addition, A-ROSA has also introduced complimentary e-bike hire this year. This means that in selected ports guests now have the options to take an e-bike out for a spin independently, create their own route and explore a city or town on two wheels as they wish. Perfect for people of all ages and fitness levels, each e-bike is fitted with a compact electric motor. Riders can pick which level of assistance they require whilst riding, from various different options. It is also possible to switch the motor off altogether, for those who want a harder workout.A helmet and bike lock are provided with each hire and there is no charge as it is included within A-ROSA's Premium All-Inclusive package.A-ROSA also continues to offer an extensive programme of guided bike tours for those who prefer to be led by an expert, with over 50 different options available across the entire 2023 season.Carnival Venezia headed for New York. Carnival Cruise Line has welcomed its first guests to experience “Carnival Fun Italian Style” aboard the cruise line's latest addition to the fleet, Carnival Venezia, as the ship began sailing in Europe on its way to New York City. The ship departed Barcelona, Spain on a two-week transatlantic Carnival Journeys sailing on May 29 and will arrive to its new homeport at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal on June 13.The ship's first cruise from New York, a four-day cruise to Bermuda, is set for June 15, 2023. From its New York homeport, the ship will operate 10 different cruise durations and 22 unique itineraries featuring visits to 25 ports across 14 countries. In the winter of 2024, Carnival Venezia will reposition from New York with a 12-Day Southern Caribbean Carnival Journeys Cruise arrive to Port Canaveral on Dec. 18, 2024 to begin a season deployment in Florida. After a series of departures from Port Canaveral, visiting popular destinations across the Caribbean and the Bahamas, the ship will return to New York in the spring of 2025.Godfather announced for Carnival Venezia Carnival Cruise Line today announced that acclaimed late night talk show host and comedian Jay Leno will serve as its first ever godfather to one of its ships, Carnival Venezia™, at a celebratory event on June 14, 2023 when the ship is blessed and enters service from New York City. The ship is the first to incorporate “Carnival Fun Italian Style” that adds Carnival's signature fun to the beautiful Italian theming of the vessel. In addition to serving as the Godfather, Leno will perform a special comedy show exclusively for Carnival's event guests. and more... 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Rough weather across the country yesterday and throughout the night has caused problems for drivers. There are road closures and warnings to drive with caution on state highways in Northland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty. [picture id="4L99I0Z_230905_washout_png" crop="16x10" layout="full"] Down south, the transport agency has warned drivers to carry snow chains when heading towards Milford Sound. Both the Crown Range Road between Wanaka and Queenstown and State Highway 8 Lindis Pass to Tarras could be affected. Waka Kotahi's Emergency Response Team spokesperson Mark Owen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A Fiordland double feature with writing by Heidi Bendikson and Vaneesa Bellew: the dangers facing the crown jewel of Aotearoa's national parks.

The Country's Jamie Mackay hiked the Milford Track last Thursday- as Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation. Jamie Mackay described this experience as an interesting one, as the group of 50 hikers entered a point of 'digital darkness' 20 minutes after the initial announcement. By the time the group had made it to Milford Sound on Sunday, Chris Hipkins was confirmed to be replacing Jacinda Ardern as Prime Minister. Jamie Mackay said after the fact that the reactions among his group were divided, as there was a mix of Wellington public servants and Southland sheep farmers among the group. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Caye over Zoom video!American Music Supply Sign up for updates from American Musical Supply by texting “BIB” to 800-458-4076 & get $20 off your first order of $100 or more. You'll receive about 4 messages per month, message and data rates may apply. Consent not required for purchase, reply HELP for help and STOP to opt out.LA-based artist/producer/songwriter, Caye (pronounced KAI), shares his brand-new single, “LOSE SLEEP.” Written and produced by Caye himself, “LOSE SLEEP” is a melancholic, R&B tinged track about being addicted to something you know is bad for you. “LOSE SLEEP” follows the previously released tracks – "SCARS," “MILFORD SOUND,” “DOPAMINE,” “SOME LAKES” and “WE LOVE PT. 1” – which will be featured on his upcoming debut album, We Love. For the first time in his career, Caye is leaning into what makes him unique, instead of shying away from it. On both a musical and personal level, We Love reflects Caye's own experiences as a creative and as a person. With this project, he feels at home singing over wavy didgeridoo lines, sultry piano, and rock inspired production, but it's the lyrics, themes, and genre-less blend of influences that truly capture who he's evolved into as an artist today.Caye recently announced his first ever headlining tour. Kicking off in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 1st at The Moroccan Lounge, the tour will visit 10 cities across the US including San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA, Washington, DC and New York, NY before wrapping in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, April 1st at Milkboy. Based in Santa Monica, Caye is an artist/producer/songwriter with an evocative falsetto and a gift for melodic improvisation. He's been steadily winning fans across the US and around the world since breaking onto the scene in 2015.Building on his classical training by experimenting with jazz, hip hop, calypso, and reggae, Caye defies genre to create a signature sound that is all his own. Inspired by the creative freedom of Bon Iver, the soul-moving rhythms of Bob Marley, and the lyrical genius of Kanye West, Caye creates music that's as captivating as it is technically complex.Caye has always felt at home behind the console and began by rapping over his beats—earning Wiz Khalifa's attention and ultimately a feature from him on Caye's single “Easy”. Throughout the years, bars transformed to choruses and verses, as Caye honed his vocal control, range, and his now signature falsetto. In addition to producing all his own records, Caye has continued to hone his sound by producing for Alessia Cara, Meghan Trainor, and Abhi the Nomad.In 2020, he set out on an artistic exploration, traveling to remote regions of California with his instruments, art supplies, and a band of like-minded creatives. The last 2+ years have culminated in a full-length LP that thrives on headphones and speakers but is best experienced when improvised live—in the same method it was written. Grounded in his love for the steel drum, We Love explores Caye's excellence across instruments that create music that's emotionally engaging and spectacularly cinematic.2022 promises to be his biggest year yet, which will introduce his expansive new sound to his ever-growing audience. The full album, We Love, will be released as singles, with a new one out each month for the rest of the year. He intends to continue spreading inspiration and building his reputation, with live shows beginning early in 2023. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Caye #LoseSleep #NewMusic #zoomListen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

In this episode: The FAQ is: How do those from other nations view American travelers? The destination is New Zealand, South Island. The lesson learned is: getting ripped of while traveling. and the tip is to listen to other podcasts about travel, besides this one from Dr Mary Travelbest, of course.    FAQ : How do others view American travelers?   The answer is a bit uncomfortable to even ask but realistic. To those in foreign countries, they may look at Americans in a negative light, mostly because they only know what they see in the news media. America has the “World Series” in baseball, but it's all teams from the USA and Canada. Being the greatest nation in the world may not serve the needs of people in other countries, so remember that you are a representative of your home nation, wherever you go. Overall, New Zealand was one country that really liked American travelers. https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2020/09/15/us-image-plummets-internationally-as-most-say-country-has-handled-coronavirus-badly/ Best of Independent Destination- New Zealand's South Island My friend Jenny Latto, from near Auckland, New Zealand is traveling inside of her country due to the pandemic and she's enjoying it more than ever since the tourists are almost all Kiwis these days. She's going to travel with a few friends to the South Island for a holiday, and a Multisport race. The team does running, cycling, kayaking, and more. Check the South Island map of New Zealand and how green it is. One city you may have heard of is Christchurch, where there was a big earthquake and a massacre. Christchurch is hotter than Auckland since it's not surrounded by water. When I visited New Zealand, I flew Air New Zealand and loved the service from start to finish. I flew all over the country and it was easy to get around, and lovely to see all the sheep. Once you can travel there, be sure to give yourself time to know the people as well as the beauty there.   If I had limited time in New Zealand, I would visit the Milford Sound, not far from Queenstown on the western side of the south island. One of my worldly traveled friends told me he thinks it's the best part of the earth. In many ways, this area has similar sights to Norway. The boat trip through the fjords was somewhat magical to me. The waterfalls are stunning. There's plenty more to see, so look in the show notes.   Franz Josef Glacier is where you can see the glacier firsthand and upclose. I started as a passenger in a plane on land, and minutes later I was ended up walking on the glacier. Franz Josef Glacier is one of the steepest glaciers in New Zealand, descending from its origins high in the Southern Alps deep into the lush native rainforest of Westland's National Park. It also moves faster than your average glacier. This creates some truly incredible features in the glacier such as ice caves, tunnels and crevasses; all of which are constantly changing and evolving so no two days are ever the same.    https://www.franzjosefglacier.com/   Ride a chairlift above town in Queenstown https://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/   https://www.milford-sound.co.nz/about/   Be sure to listen to the North Island episode of New Zealand, too. Today's Lesson learned-Getting ripped off while traveling. When did I get ripped off? I almost never get taken when I'm traveling. Most people have been especially nice and thoughtful to me. However, here's what happened to my friend, a very seasoned traveler. She was walking in a large downtown city, a construction zone, so the sidewalk was narrow. It was nighttime, and someone walked up to her, asked her a question, and then physically took her entire backpack and ran away with it. That's the kind of story that sounds made up but it wasn't. So if you're ever in an area that may seem to be trouble, make sure that you have an escape. If you are wearing a hidden money belt, that's the safest you can be. Today's Travel Advice- Listen to other travel podcasts You have a choice when it comes to other podcasts. We hope you listen to the following, The Globetrotter Lounge with Lisette, which is an interview format with inspiring women guests who have traveled and shared their stories. Or what about listening to the history of New York through the podcast, Bowery Boys, or even listening to The Thoughtful Travel Podcast with Aussie Amanda Kendle, who talks about practical and useful tips from other travelers?  https://www.notaballerina.com/podcastmenu

A new report by the Department of Conservation shows a stark decline in visitors to some of New Zealand's most famous natural landmarks. DOC says places that have seen the largest decline in visitors include Milford Sound, Punakaiki, Franz Josef Glacier and Roys Peak Track - all down over 80 percent compared to 2018 and 19 levels. DOC Heritage and Visitor Director Tim Bamford says international visitors will return this summer, but not at pre-pandemic levels. He spoke to Kim Hill.

Ep114 OverviewIn Episode 114 of The Big Cruise Podcast, we celebrate the life and maritime service of the Late Queen Elizabeth II, answering Listener Questions about her and the ships she had named/christened. Cruise News return with great cruise news from around the world and finally Keith joins us to review his recent cruise from New York to Southampton onboard Cunard's Queen Mary 2.Support the showSupport the Show:Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhListener QuestionsLuke – Did the late QEII ever sail on Cunard?Barrie – How many ships did the late Queen of England christen?Margie – What is the difference between the Queen and Queen Consort?Cruise Review - QM2Review of QM2 by Keith from USACruise Line: Cunard LineShip: Queen Mary 2Passengers: 2691Crew: 1173Itinerary: New York to SouthamptonShip Info: Queen Mary 2  CunardCruise NewsP&O Welcomes Third Ship to Australia. The entire P&O Cruises Australia fleet of three magnificent ships has returned home to resume cruising in Australia with the arrival in Sydney today of Pacific Adventure, which later in the day is set to become one of the tallest ships to sail under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.Pacific Adventure sailed through the Heads this morning on her way initially to the Overseas Passenger Terminal. Celebrations surrounding Pacific Adventure's arrival were scaled back as a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty The Queen.A special marine engineering project has given Pacific Adventure the ‘head room' necessary for the ship to sail under the bridge to the White Bay Cruise Terminal.An important homecoming for the 109,000-tonne 2600-guest Pacific Adventure as it will be based year-round in Sydney to take cruise fans on itineraries to Australian destinations and to the South Pacific where cruising is vital to island economies.Pacific Adventure's first commercial cruise will depart from Sydney on October 22 on a three-night comedy cruise.Pacific Adventure's arrival means that P&O, as Australia's home-grown cruise line, can expand its presence sailing from a number of Australian ports and from Auckland in New Zealand.Of the three P&O ships now home, Pacific Encounter is based in Brisbane for year-round cruising, Pacific Adventure is based in Sydney. Pacific Explorer will do cruise seasons from Adelaide, Melbourne, Fremantle and Cairns. Explorer will do an extended Auckland cruise season from June to November next year.Carnival Gets Keys to the Newest Fun Ship as Ship Transitions from Costa FleetTransitioning from sister line Costa, Carnival Luminosa has officially joined the Carnival Cruise Line fleet today as the newest Fun Ship which will debut from Brisbane, Australia, Nov. 6, 2022.In Palermo, Italy, this morning, Costa Captain Nicolantonio Palombella handed over the ship to Carnival Captain Adriano Binacchi, with additional leadership team members from both lines in attendance. Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald captured the moment in a video which can be viewed here.Arriving to Australia in just two months, Carnival Luminosa will sail a variety of seasonal itineraries from Brisbane from Nov. 6, 2022 to April 13, 2023, offering something for everyone, before repositioning for seasonal service from Seattle to Alaska next May, including some exotic, first-time-for-Carnival destinations.Carnival Luminosa is a sister ship to the four other Spirit-class ships and will accommodate up to 2,826 guests and 1,050 Carnival crew members. Carnival Luminosa will be home to many of the activities and experiences from other Carnival ships that guests have come to know and love as well as some new spaces.Featuring guest favourites from entertainment, youth, and spa, to casino, bars and dining, offerings will include Playlist Productions, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Limelight Lounge, Piano Bar 88, Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Chef's Table, Bonsai Sushi Express, Seaday Brunch, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, and Cloud 9 Spa, among others.Green Eggs and Ham breakfast return to Carnival Fleet For the first time since the line's pause in guest operations, Carnival Cruise Line will officially bring back its Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with The Cat in The Hat and Friends across its fleet on sailings beginning Oct. 1. The breakfast is part of the many exciting experiences in Carnival's Seuss at Sea program, the line's exclusive partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises.Guests are encouraged to pack their imagination, as well as their appetites, as the whole family embarks on a breakfast that's part meal and part journey into the deliciously whimsical world of Dr. Seuss.Bringing Dr. Seuss' famed children's books to life, the breakfast features special appearances and meet and greet photo opportunities with favourite Dr. Seuss characters, helping create unforgettable memories no matter the age.From Green Eggs and Ham – of course – to brightly coloured fruit, gravity-defying fluffy pancake stacks, funky french toast, “Moose Juice” and “Goose Juice,” and much more, the fantastical feast features unique menu items, as well as classic breakfast offerings, accompanied by décor with bright colours and patterns. The breakfast is offered once per cruise.In addition to the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast, the Seuss at Sea fleetwide program features fun youth, family, dining and entertainment activities inspired by the amazing world and words of Dr. Seuss, such as the Seuss-a-Palooza Story Time (beginning Nov. 1), Dr. Seuss Bookville, a family reading venue on select ships, character interactions, Dr. Seuss toys and games, and popular movies shown on board.Cunard British Film Festival Down Under Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Cunard British Film Festival presented by Palace, will once again delight audiences with a superb line-up including many of the biggest and best films from the region.This year's festival will showcase the talents of Britain's finest filmmakers and actors including Stephen Frears, Sally Hawkins, Colin Farrell, Bill Nighy and more.Opening the festival on 19 October (18 October in Adelaide) is the premiere of the highly anticipated MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS, a whimsical tale based on the popular novel. Starring the fabulous Lesley Melville as the titular Mrs. Harris, it follows her adventures as she embarks on a journey through Parisian high fashion.James Bond fans will be delighted with a special program showcasing six decades of iconic style and adventure. Highlights include DR.NO (60th anniversary), ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE (1969), starring Australia's Bond George Lazenby, SKYFALL (2012) on its 10-year anniversary and 1967's YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE.Inspired by the true story of the discovery of King Richard III's remains beneath a Leicester car park, THE LOST KING is a comedy-drama from Stephen Frears. Starring Sally Hawkins as a woman who forced academics and scholars to rethink everything they knew about one the most controversial kings in British history, and co-writer Steve Coogan as her husband.The Cunard British Film Festival presented by Palace screens in the following locations:Sydney: 19 Oct – 16 Nov, Palace Norton Street, Palace Verona, Chauvel Cinema, Palace CentralCanberra: 19 Oct – 16 Nov, Palace Electric CinemasMelbourne: 19 Oct – 16 Nov, The Astor Theatre, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Westgarth, Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Kino Cinemas and Pentridge CinemasBrisbane: 19 Oct – 16 Nov, Palace Barracks and Palace James StreetAdelaide: 18 Oct – 16 Nov, Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas, Palace Nova Prospect CinemasPerth: 19 Oct – 16 Nov, Palace Raine Square, Luna on SX, Leederville and WindsorByron Bay: 19 Oct – 16 Nov, Palace Byron BayHolland America Becomes First and Only Cruise Line Certified Sustainable for Alaska SeafoodHolland America Line has been awarded Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification — making it the first and only cruise line to achieve this distinguished credential by serving only fresh, certified sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood. RFM certified all six of the cruise line's ships that sail to Alaska following an independent audit.RFM is a third-party certification program for wild-capture fisheries and is aligned with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, the most comprehensive set of international standards and best practices for wild fisheries. The RFM ecolabel includes the seafood product's origin and tells consumers where their food comes from every step of the way — starting with the Alaska fishers and processors and continuing to the cruise line's receipt of product and to the guest's plate.Usage of the RFM logo signifies solid commitment to a distinctive Chain of Custody program that assures buyers and guests their seafood is legally harvested, obtained from responsibly managed certified sustainable fisheries, and can be traced back to its origin.Serving Alaska seafood on Holland America Line ships has long been part of the brand's immersive culinary experiences. On any Alaska cruise, the line serves more than 2,000 pounds of Alaska Salmon, 1,000 pounds of Alaska cod, 800 pounds of Alaska halibut, 500 pounds of Alaska rockfish and more.Holland America Line Reports Positive Results of Cruise Industry's First Long-Term Biofuel Test on Board Volendam at Port of RotterdamHolland America Line completed the cruise industry's first multiweek test of biofuels on board Volendam at Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The 20-day test was conducted in partnership with GoodFuels, a leading producer and supplier of sustainable biofuels for the transportation industry, and Wärtsilä, a global leader in power and propulsion technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine market.The assessment was completed September 7. In the first five days of the test the ship used a mix of 30% biofuel and 70% marine gas oil (MGO) in one of its main auxiliary engines. For the final 15 days of testing, the ship used 100% biofuel. According to GoodFuels, there was a 78% decrease in lifecycle CO2 emissions during the final 15 days of trial compared to marine gas oil emissions.Dutch-flagged Volendam was selected for the test since it was located at the Port of Rotterdam, one of the global ports where GoodFuels operates the infrastructure necessary to provide biofuel waterside fueling services. There is no significant difference for the ship's team members in handling regular fuel oil versus biofuel. The use of a “drop-in” biofuel such as the one tested on Volendam requires no shipboard refitting or special equipment.What Are Biofuels?The advanced biofuel is derived from feedstocks that are certified as 100% waste or residue, with no land-use issues and no competition with food production or deforestation.Holland America Line's 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage Returns After a DecadeHolland America Line is continuing to bolster its longer voyages departing from a North America homeport, and the 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage is the newest addition. The 94-day journey that's been more than 10 years in the making departs Jan. 3, 2024, aboard Volendam, sailing roundtrip from San Diego, California.2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage Highlights94 days. Departs Jan. 3, 2024, sailing roundtrip from San Diego aboard Volendam.43 ports of call, including 17 around the Australian continent.4 overnight calls: Fremantle (Perth) and Sydney, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; Papeete, Tahiti.2 evening departures: Honolulu, Hawaii, and Brisbane, Australia.Two full days of scenic cruising in the famed Great Barrier Reef, exploring the Ribbon Reef and Far North regions.16 calls at a collection of stunning South Pacific islands.A call at Komodo Island, with the opportunity to see the iconic Komodo Dragon prowling the landscape.Scenic cruising in the Torres Strait and Milford Sound.Two shorter segments are available: 58 days from San Diego to Sydney and 36 days from Sydney to San Diego.Celebrity Cruises announces new partnership with Four Pillars GinGlobally renowned for raising the bar on innovative food and beverage-focused experiences at sea, Celebrity Cruises is excited to announce a new partnership with Australia's leading craft distillery, Four Pillars Gin, serving up a range of exclusive experiences for guests on board Celebrity Eclipse this 2022-23 season.Celebrity Cruises will be the first cruise line to offer custom curated Four Pillars cocktails at sea, with four craft gin cocktails available throughout the entire 2022-23 season at ten bars onboard Celebrity Eclipse. Guests will be able to gaze out at the glistening Pacific Ocean, while sipping their favourite gin cocktails with botanicals from the very regions they're visiting. The gins include Four Pillars' award-winning Rare Dry, Fresh Yuzu, Bloody Shiraz and Navy Strength.Offering the ultimate destination-inspired holiday, travellers on the five-night sailing to Tasmania, departing Sydney on 10 March 2023, will be hosted by Four Pillars Senior Brand Ambassador, Wes Baimbridge, marking Celebrity Cruises' first ever gin-focused sailing. Pairing two award-winning trailblazers in the food and drinks space, culinary-curious travellers will have the opportunity to refine their palate with exclusive gin tasting and food pairing experiences.Showcasing the finest of each destination guests will visit, highlights of the Celebrity Eclipse five-night gin-centric itinerary includes:Sail Away Party with Four Pillars, featuring a complimentary gin cocktail to celebrate the start of the sailing, plus more surprises.Intimate Q&As with Wes Baimbridge, Four Pillars Senior Brand Ambassador, to discover the story behind the brand and crafting of Four Pillars' award-winning gins.Series of exclusive events throughout the sailing including gin tasting sessions to learn the essentials of food and gin pairing; gin and oyster flights; exclusive gin appreciation and pairing dinner; and hands-on cocktail masterclasses.Princess Cruises Unveils Bespoke Next Generation Ship – Sun Princess®Princess Cruises revealed a stunning new and bespoke ship platform that will be the brand's largest ship ever accommodating over 4,000 guests.  The new Sun Princess will boast stunning views, expansive venues, innovative entertainment venues, multi-story dining rooms and next level stateroom accommodations while remaining true to the smooth clean lines and design aesthetics inspired by the Seawitch icon and popularised in the original “Love Boat” TV series and returning the venerable “Sun Princess” name back into operation.Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard and scheduled to debut in early 2024, the 175,500-ton vessel is the largest Princess ship ever constructed and embraces Italian heritage by featuring a next-level, brand-iconic Piazza and The Dome, a cutting-edge entertainment space inspired by the terraces of Santorini. Sun Princess will also feature the exclusive Princess Medallion that will extend Princess's leadership position in delivering exceptional personalized experiences at unmatched scale.  Princess is unique in the ability to deliver incredible cruise ship amenities typical of the largest ships in the world while delivering personalized service found on the industry's smallest ships.The inaugural season for Sun Princess begins in early 2024 with Mediterranean itineraries. The ship's first three voyages will go on sale at 8.00AM AEST Friday, September 16 for Elite guests, and midnight for the general public.This is the third ship to be honored with the Sun Princess name, adding to the legacy of the first ship sailing from 1974 to 1988 and the second ship sailing from 1995 to 2020. At that time, she had the largest number of balcony cabins, and the cruise line's first 24-hour cafe.Azamara Unveils New Europe 2024 Itineraries for its Four-Ship FleetAzamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – is pleased to unveil 84 Europe itineraries across its four-ship fleet for 2024. Of the 84 new itineraries, 53 are Country Intensive voyages with over 50% of port calls being a late night or overnight, allowing guests ample time to dive deeper into the local culture and hidden gems of an individual country. On September 9, the cruise line will also launch a brand-new video series, ‘Lens of a Local,' allowing guests to get an exclusive look into the immersive excursions that can be experienced from a local's perspective on an Azamara voyage.Azamara is also expanding the company's longtime exclusive partnership with leading provider of international golf tours, PerryGolf, to offer the most worldwide golf sailings yet, with over 15 departures available to book in 2024. Highlights include:Azamara Quest's 12-Night British Isles Intensive Golf Voyage & The 152nd Open at Royal Troon: Beginning in Dublin, Ireland and concluding in Edinburgh, Scotland, this itinerary is beautifully balanced with famous city experiences like Liverpool, Belfast, Glasgow and Dundee plus exceptional golf at world renowned and highly revered venues around the British Isles such as Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Royal Dornoch, Royal County Down & Royal Portrush. Guests will also have the opportunity to attend the final two days of The 152nd Open at Royal Troon with PerryGolf.Azamara Pursuit's 12-Night South Africa Intensive Voyage: This Country Intensive voyage allows guests to see more of South Africa's vibrant ports, exotic safaris, golden beaches, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Guests have the option to play five rounds of golf at East London Golf Club, one of South Africa's favorite championship venues for decades; Pearl Valley, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course set in the famous Franschhoek Wine region; and more.Azamara Journey's 16-Night New Zealand & Australia Voyage: Travelers will discover natural wonders, Indigenous cultures, and extraordinary wildlife on this journey from New Zealand to Australia, sailing through the spectacular Milford Sound. PerryGolf offers six rounds of golf at some of the most renowned courses in the region, including the #1 course in New Zealand, Cape Kidnappers, as well as the second oldest course in New Zealand, Christchurch Golf Club.Azamara Quest's 9-Night Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil Voyage: Beginning in beautiful Buenos Aires and concluding with an overnight in spirited Rio De Janeiro, this sailing includes a round of golf at the Olympic Golf Course in Rio, site of golf's 2016 return to the Olympic Games. Travelers can also add on a post-voyage land program to visit the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides.Saga Ocean Cruises lines up stellar 2022/2023 celebrity entertainmentSaga Ocean Cruises lines up stellar 2022/2023 celebrity entertainment with Jools Holland, Alfie Boe, Phil Vickery and Kevin WoodfordSaga guests are in for an entertainment treat thanks to the celebrity line-up the cruise operator has confirmed for late 2022 and throughout 2023.The famous composer, pianist, bandleader and broadcaster, Jools Holland, returns to the Saga stage on six cruises between February and September 2023. Guests will be wowed with performances in the 444-seater Playhouse Theatre of some of Jools' popular sets including Barrel House, Take Me, Peace in the Valley and How sweet it is.The 2023 cruises Jools and his band will perform on are:Colours of the Canaries departing February 2Arctic Norway and the Northern Lights departing February 18Venice and the Treasures of the Adriatic departing April 9Contrasts of Scandinavia departing May 21Islands of the Western Mediterranean departing August 20Ancient Cities of the Eastern Mediterranean departing September 4And music fans can also now experience the incredible singing talents of Alfie Boe. As a young boy, Lancashire-born Alfie dreamed of a career as a singer and has since then conquered the world's most prestigious opera stages, led the cast of Les Miserables for nearly a year, and stolen the show at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace. He has also sold-out three UK Tours (including the Royal Festival Hall and the Royal Albert Hall) and appeals to hundreds of thousands of fans, having achieved Platinum album sales in the UK, and four top ten album placings.Alfie will perform on the Morocco and the Islands of the Atlantic cruise departing on November 15, 2022 on Spirit of Discovery.And the chef, presenter and cookery book author, Phil Vickery, will be joining the Cape Verde and the Canaries cruise departing November 19, 2022 to deliver a live cooking demonstration and Q&A session to guests. Vickery is often best known as part of the This Morning family and is firmly regarded as one of Britain's favourite chefs.Keeping with the cuisine theme, chef and presenter Kevin Woodford, will be performing a ‘Can't Cook, Won't Cook' masterclass and ‘A Question of Food' Q&A session with guests on the Flavours of the Western Mediterranean cruise departing on October 31, 2022.Look ahead to a festive break with Fred. Olsen Cruise LineBalmoral's eight-night L2232 ‘European Christmas Markets' cruise, departing from Portsmouth on 2nd December 2022. Itinerary: Portsmouth, England – Zeebrugge, Belgium – Gothenburg, Sweden – Copenhagen, Denmark – Cruising Kiel Canal, Germany – Hamburg, Germany – Portsmouth, EnglandBorealis' nine-night S2231 ‘River Cities and German Christmas Markets' cruise, departing from Liverpool on 5th December 2022. Itinerary: Liverpool, England – Cruising North Sea Canal, Netherlands – Amsterdam, Netherlands (overnight stay) – Cruising River Elbe, Germany – Hamburg, Germany (overnight stay) – Liverpool, EnglandBalmoral's 12-night L2233 ‘Festive Spain and Portugal' cruise, departing from Portsmouth on 10th December 2022. Itinerary: Portsmouth, England – Lisbon, Portugal – Cádiz, Spain – Funchal, Madeira (overnight stay) – Vigo, Spain – La Coruña, Spain – Portsmouth, EnglandBorealis' eight-night S2232 ‘Festive Spanish City Break' cruise, departing from Liverpool on 14th December 2022. Itinerary: Liverpool, England – Gijon, Spain – Getxo (Bilbao), Spain – Vigo, Spain – La Coruña, Spain – Liverpool, EnglandVida Portugal! Avalon Waterways unveils plans to make its debut on the Douro with a new Suite ShipAvalon Waterways has announced that it will make its Douro debut with a new itinerary and Suite Ship – the Avalon Alegria – in 2024. Embarking on its first-ever sailings in Portugal, Avalon Waterways is poised to offer a new view of the Old World.Hillside vineyards and historic villages await guests as they sail through Portugal's postcard-perfect views on Avalon's all-new, eight-day cruise that begins and ends in Porto and is filled with Avalon's signature, included ‘Classic,' ‘Discovery' and ‘Active' excursion choices. Featuring everything from ancient Amarante – in the picturesque Minho region, known for its golden church that dates back to 1530 – to the sandstone architecture in Salamanca Spain; rock art to riding bikes from Porto to the sea, this new cruise promises countless ways to soak up the splendour – from medieval castles to cinematic scenery and all the vinho, baked bread, olives and cheese a traveller could desire.Day-by-day sneak peek:Day 1: Welcome to Porto with an optional food tour, embarkation and overnight in the city.Day 2: Excursion choices include stepping back in time in Guimarães' historic city centre or cruising along the coast, on bike, from Porto Ribeira to the sea. The ship overnights in Porto Antigo.Day 3: Today's choice of excursions includes a visit to one of the Douro Valley's oldest farms, with food tasting near Peso da Régua and an overnight in Pinhão.Day 4: Experience a guided tour of Freixo de Numão, a charming village nestled between the nearby mountains, complete with regional wine-tasting or rock art in Vila Nova de Foz Côa. Tonight, Avalon Alegria docks in Barca d'Alva.Day 5: Choose from classic sightseeing in Freixo de Espada à Cinta or a visit to Salamanca in Spain. Learn to bake traditional Portuguese pastries (florinhas) during a hands-on optional excursion.Day 6: Paint a typical azulejos tile guided by a professional painter during a relaxing morning sail.  Spend the afternoon in Amarante and fado the evening away. Guests overnight in Porto with plenty of free time to peruse the city. Cruisers are always choosers with Avalon.Day 7: UNESCO the day away exploring Porto – with optional excursions ranging from a canal cruise to celebratory Portuguese traditions – before spending one more night in the city.Day 8: The cruise comes to an end in Porto.Living up to its name (which, in Portuguese, means happiness), the Avalon Alegria – like the rest of the company's fleet of Suite Ships – will feature signature, award-winning Panorama Suites on two full decks. Each Suite provides guests 200-square-feet of living space, Open-Air Balconies and beds facing the views for which Avalon river cruising is famous. In addition, the Alegria, will provide guests with a pool on the Sky Deck to bask in the sun and soak-in the beauty of Portugal while sailing from a new, poolside point-of-view.This new Suite Ship, built exclusively to sail the Douro, will have a total of 14 Deluxe Staterooms and 37 Panorama Suites, accommodating just 102 guests and 33 crew members.And last…. The Biggest Cruise news for Australia & New Zealand…. For the first time, Disney Cruise Line is bringing the magic of a Disney to families and fans in Australia and New Zealand during brand-new “Disney Magic at Sea” cruises beginning late October 2023. The ship is the destination on these limited-time voyages, which have been specially created to immerse local guests in their favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars stories through enchanting entertainment and enhanced experiences throughout each cruise.The Disney Wonder will embark on these “Disney Magic at Sea” cruises through February 2024, ranging from two to six nights and departing from four home ports: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia; and Auckland, New Zealand.During the repositioning voyages between Honolulu and Sydney in October 2023 and February 2024, the Disney Wonder will offer the fleet's first-ever South Pacific itineraries. These brand-new cruises will give guests from around the world the chance to experience exotic destinations like Fiji and Samoa. Bookings open to the public on Oct. 6, 2022AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND CRUISES 2023 – 2024 Cruises from SydneySail Dates: 28/10/23, 01/11/23, 24/12/23, 28/12/23, 03/01/24, 05/01/24, 08/01/24, 12/01/24,14/01/24, 20/01/24, 23/01/24, 12/02/24Prices starting from (for 2 nights on 12/01/24, per person based on double occupancy):Inside Stateroom: US$720Oceanview Stateroom: US$789Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah: US$918Concierge Stateroom with Verandah: US$1741Cruises from Melbourne Sail dates: 03/11/23, 05/11/23, 09/11/23, 12/11/23, 16/11/23, 26/01/24, 30/01/24, 02/02/24,05/2/24, 09/02/24Prices starting from (for 2 nights on 03/11/23, per person based on double occupancy):Inside Stateroom: US$546Oceanview Stateroom: US$593Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah: US$689Concierge Stateroom with Verandah: US$1281Cruises from BrisbaneSail Dates: 08/12/23, 11/12/23, 15/12/23, 20/12/23, 22/12/23Prices starting from (for 2 nights on 20/12/23, per person based on double occupancy):Inside Stateroom: US$755Oceanview Stateroom: US$821Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah: US$951Concierge Stateroom with Verandah: US$1760Cruises from AucklandSail Dates: 21/11/23, 25/11/23, 28/11/23, 01/12/23, 04/12/23Prices starting from (for 3 nights on 28/11/23, per person based on double occupancy):Inside Stateroom: US$760Oceanview Stateroom: US$818Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah: US$929Concierge Stateroom with Verandah: US$1705Prices based on stateroom category, sail date and party size. Prices include applicable taxes/GST, port expenses and fees. Sail dates and staterooms are subject to availability. Visit disneycruiseline.com/AUNZ beginning September 26, 2022 to check current pricing, availability and itineraries. Prices shown above are not guaranteed, are subject to change without notice, and do not include optional gratuities ($29-46.50 USD per person). Prices shown above are for the following categories: Concierge Family Stateroom with Verandah (03A), Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator's Verandah (07A), Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom (09D), and Standard Inside Stateroom (11B).Image Credit: Disney Wonder, Disney Cruise LineImage Credit: Sun Princess, Princess CruisesAnd more... 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Fiordland locals say they've been met with radio silence about the masterplan for the iconic area's future and still don't know who is in charge. It's been about a year since the Milford Opportunities Project outlined a vision for Piopiotahi - including banning cruise ships from entering Milford Sound, and charging overseas visitors a fee. The project received $15 million from the government - but as tourism reporter Tess Brunton found out, locals don't know where - or even if - the money is being spent.

If you've ever driven the remote and rugged State Highway 94 from Te Anau to Milford Sound you'll probably have appreciated the many potential hazards that threaten that stretch of road. Rockfalls, powerful avalanches, volatile weather, and its remoteness are just some of the challenges that make it one of the world's most unique roading programmes. That's why there's a dedicated team working year-round to keep the 119 kilometre stretch of road open and safe for travel. The work of the Milford Road Alliance is the subject of a short film, screening at this year's Doc Edge Festival, called The Milford Road. Cole Yeoman directed and produced the film when he was a student at the New Zealand Broadcasting School.