Travel Mitiaro (video podcast)

June 7, 2009 ·  

Here is the short interview I had with Glenda Tuaine of Cook Islands Tourism about her favorite place in the islands and why you should consider it when traveling to the South Pacific. It really is beautiful. Sorry that this video was so dark. It was at dinner and a spur of the moment interview request on my part, although still fun.

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The World’s First Recession Free Country, the Cook Islands!

May 28, 2009 ·  

After landing in Rarotonga’s International Airport, I was driven to a sacred Marae (temple, community area of the Maori people on a hill overlooking a Cook Islands’ coastline. There was a ritual, blessing and an opening prayer before media heard the news, “The Cook Islands are a ‘recession-free oasis.’”

A recession-free oasis? I am not all that sure what this meant, so I leaned in for further explanation. According to the folks at both Cook Islands Tourism and their partnership company, Air New... [Read more]

Island Night Dance on the Cook Islands

May 28, 2009 ·  

This video comes from “Island Night” at the Crown Beach Resort on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. While I admit being a little humbug at the notion, the music and dancing became infectious. So sit back and enjoy the show.

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A Few Photos of Aitutaki

May 24, 2009 ·  

I was told that if I were going to be visiting the Cook Islands, missing Aitutaki would be a crime. I was told “It was the most beautiful island on Earth!” These are big words. I have heard them before. However, I took forty photos just on the approach of the airplane. I was not alone. Shutters clicked all around. Here are a few photos that I just grabbed as I went to give a taste of one of the most photogenic places in the world. Of course, I will be adding more as time goes by for those interested in seeing... [Read more]

Rarotonga in a Few Pictures

May 20, 2009 ·  

Here are few of my favorite shots after my brief time in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. I am using a Canon Digital Rebel XT, but still thinking about the Canon 50D. This is mostly using natural light and no photoshop of any kind. That’s me looking disheveled and growing a second chin overlooking the impressive cliff side views on top of Rarotonga.

Tomorrow I am bound for Aitutaki. As I have been told this is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. I am looking forward to getting some amazing shots.

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