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Picking her own path: Elisabeth Easther's travel memories
22 Jan, 2020 12:00pm
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It's out with the old, and in with the new for Elisabeth Easther
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We were all 20-something, felt 10-feet tall and bulletproof.
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To learn about where I was from, was an important part ofmy development.
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Elisabeth Easther gathers inspiring tales from a life in travel.
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Founding an off-the-beaten track adventure company has led to a life full of adventures.
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Nicky Mann walked 1200km on the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
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Elisabeth Easther writes about her favourite ride.
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Bruce Maunsell shares his love of sailing and cycling with Elisabeth Easther.
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"We travel to all these amazing places, but we both agree that Auckland is the best."
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Exploring New Zealand is best done on foot.
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Graham Parker tells Elisabeth Easther about snakes encounters and mountain expeditions
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Lucy Haslam about her life in travel.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Caryn Young, general manager of Adventure World Travel.
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Pete Hitchman tells Elisabeth Easther about pop stars and survival tricks
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Laura Douglas, CEO of Real Country, speaks to Elisabeth Easther.
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Kiwi Jordan Ranson has made documenting travel on social media into his dream career.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Riaan Botha, chief pilot with Heletranz
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He Tangata: Toni Croon on why she can't leave the Chatham Islands
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Elisabeth Easther explores magical Northland by e-bike, on foot and in style.
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As told to Elisabeth Easther New Zealand.
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As told to Elisabeth Easther, Mehdi Shariati is a Persian Tour Specialist.
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Elisabeth Easther checks into the Hotel Chatham, Rēkohu, Chatham Island
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Elisabeth Easther flies aboard Air Chathams flight 3C591 from Auckland to Rēkohu.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Craig Wilson of Quality Tourism Development.
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The islands of the Hauraki Gulf have a unique place in the heart of Elisabeth Easther.
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The general manager of Waimangu Volcanic Valley talks to Elisabeth Easther.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the Turnaround Manager of the Interislander Ferry.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the Guiding manager, Tiritiri Matangi Island.
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Elisabeth Easther meets Nadine Toe Toe of Kohutapu Lodge and Tribal Tours, Murupara.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the chairwoman of Pirongia Tourism.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Angie London of Whakaipo Lodge.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the General Manager - NZ Coachlines at InterCity Group.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the executive chef of Hectors Restaurant at Heritage Auckland.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Janine Hall of Escape Haven.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to sea kayak guide Ciara Pickering.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the CEO of Tourism New Zealand.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Andrea Messenger of Plateau Lodge & Tongariro Crossing Shuttles
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the CEO of Auckland Seaplanes.
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Elisabeth Easter talks to Shona McLean of Laughing Fish Studio, Nelson.
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Elisabeth Easther meets the head tour manager of Haka Tours.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Lois Mulvihill of Bike It Now, Clyde.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the proprietor of Martinborough Hotel.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Ionie Felmingham, marketing manager for Europcar.
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Why would anyone want to live on Great Barrier Island? Elisabeth Easther finds out.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Agnes McGinty on Great Barrier Island.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to photographer and tour guide Richard Young.
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Travel writers and friends wax lyrical on why we love travelling close to home.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Merv Harding of Tu Tika Tours.
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Elisabeth Easther stays at Karaka Cottage at Waiorongomai Station in the South Wairarapa.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the chief skipper of Pure Cruise, Lake Rotoiti.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the fleet and safety manager of Southern Discoveries.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the marketing manager of the Chatham Islands Hotel.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the Skipper of Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to John Priest, of Waimeha Camping Village, Cape Palliser.
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Travelling families come in all shapes and sizes, writes Elisabeth Easther.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the Guest Services Manager for NZSki Ltd.