Author
Bryan Mitchell
Location
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Student Bloggers
It’s Mardi Gras Up In The Clouds
Another Epic Flight: Once again, I drag myself to the airport before sunrise. Yet another exciting and memorable flight is in store, right up there with the Island Hopper! I am flying upstairs on the massive, double-decker Airbus A380 with Emirates on… More
Down Under
G’day Straya: As the quiet, state-of-the-art Airbus A350 glides down towards Brisbane, the city lights are visible out the window. This is a milestone, as I have hoped to visit Australia for a long time! We arrive a half hour early but unfortunately… More
Black Sand, Volcanic Rock, and Torrential Downpours
Cuisine: Auckland and New Zealand in general are home to a diverse food scene. I have consumed many meals from around since I have been in New Zealand. The Indian food is my favorite here, but I have eaten unconventional dishes such as kidney. Trying… More
South Island
Is The Grass Greener On The Other Side?: I am a big fan of the diversity around Auckland and at uni, in both culture and people. From my experience thus far, Auckland is more cultural integrated than many places I have visited in the United States; I… More
Follow Your Dreams
No Regrets: A common theme I notice back home is that people talk about travel like it is out of reach; they think that travel is “too expensive,” or they are “too busy,” or they “don’t know if they can.” I see this unfortunate dynamic all too much.… More