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Round the World Blast

A trip from January 01, 2008 to July 01, 2008, travelling to Christchurch, Tokyo, Hino-Shi, Kaikoura …
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Currently in the planning phases for next year, still deciding upon itinerary, duration, etc. Feel free to email me with comments at
daveg at mit dot edu.
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Tue 01/01/08 (day 1) - Christchurch, Tokyo, Hino-Shi

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Christchurch

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Christchurch, CAN, New Zealand
Tue Jan 1 12:00am - Sun Jan 6 12:00am
Tue Jan 1 12:00am - Sun Jan 6 12:00am
Notes
Cheap kayak and canoe rental from Antigua Boatsheds.

Bike the Summit Road and Crater Rim Walkway.

Christchurch Gondola.
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Tokyo

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Tokyo, 13, Japan
Tue Jan 1 12:00am - Thu Jan 3 12:00am
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Botanic Gardens (The)

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Bordered by the graceful Avon River, the Botanic Gardens truly reflects Christchurch's reputation as the garden city …
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Botanic Gardens (The)
Botanic Gardens
Christchurch, CAN 8001
New Zealand
+64 3 941 8999
Tue Jan 1 12:00am
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Orana Wildlife Park

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Orana Wildlife Park is an acclaimed conservation wildlife park, dedicated to saving many endangered species like the …
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Orana Wildlife Park
McLeans Island Rd
Christchurch, CAN 8051
New Zealand
+64 3 359 7109 /+64 3 359 4330
Tue Jan 1 12:00am
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Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum

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This unique museum is set in the beautiful landscape of Banks Peninsula. The exhibits draw together New Zealand's fa …
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Main Road
Christchurch, CAN 8161
New Zealand
+64 3 304 8611
Tue Jan 1 12:00am
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Asakusa Shrine

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A millennium ago so the legend goes, the Hirokuma brothers found the statue of Kannon (the Bodhisattva of Mercy - th …
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Asakusa Shrine
2-3-1 Asakusa
Tokyo, 13 111-0032
Japan
+81 3 3844 1575
Tue Jan 1 12:00am
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Ueno Park

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Standing on top of Ueno Hill and opened in 1873, Tokyo's first public park houses several world-class museums, a pop …
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Next to JR Ueno Station
Tokyo, 13 110-0007
Japan
+81 3 5321 3077
Tue Jan 1 12:00am
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Meiji Jingu Shrine

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This perfect example of Shinto architecture--muted colors and spare lines--was opened in 1920 to commemorate the dea …
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1-1 Kamizono-cho
Tokyo, 13 151-0053
Japan
+81 3 3379 5511
Tue Jan 1 12:00am
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Shinjuku Gyoen

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The Shinjuku Gyoen Imperial Garden mixes Western and Eastern influences in its layout with English, French and conve …
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11 Naito-cho
Tokyo, 13 160-0014
Japan
+81 3 3350 0151
Tue Jan 1 12:00am
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Tokyo National Museum

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The Tokyo National Museum displays sculptures, paintings, calligraphical and archaeological objects, and other decor …
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Tokyo National Museum
13-9 Ueno Park
Tokyo, 13 110-8712
Japan
+81 3 3822 1111
Tue Jan 1 12:00am
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Ameyoko

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Ameyoko is a vibrant, bustling area that sells all sorts of consumer perishables as well as shoes and apparel …
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Ameyoko
Ueno 4-chome
Tokyo, 13 110-0005
Japan
+813 (0)3 3201 3331 (Tourist Information Office)
Tue Jan 1 12:00am
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Toshogu Shrine

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As striking as its famous counterpart in the town of Nikko, this Tokyo shrine boasts 50 huge lanterns made of stone. …
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9-88 Ueno Koen
Tokyo, 13 110-0007
Japan
+81 3 5321 3077
Tue Jan 1 12:00am
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Tama Zoological Park

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When in Tokyo, nature lovers should drop in at the Tama Zoological Park. Spread over 52.3 hectares, the park is home …
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7-1-1, Hodokubo Hino-shi
Hino-Shi, 13 191-0042
Japan
+81 4 2591 1611
Tue Jan 1 12:00am
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Japan Sword Museum

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An important samurai accouterment is the sword. Here in residential Yoyogi is an often-overlooked collection of swor …
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4-25-10 Yoyogi
Tokyo, 13 151-0053
Japan
+81 3 3379 1386
Tue Jan 1 12:00am
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Wed 01/02/08 (day 2) - Kaikoura, Christchurch

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Kaikoura

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City
Kaikoura, CAN, New Zealand
Wed Jan 2 12:00am - Thu Jan 3 12:00am
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Whale Watch Kaikoura

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Established in 1987, this is a sensational excursion, with the highlight being the awe-inspiring sight of the majest …
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Railway Station Road
Christchurch, CAN 8280
New Zealand
+64 (0)3 319 6767 / +64 0800 65 5121 (Freephone Ne
Wed Jan 2 12:00am
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Seal Swim

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This excursion provides the rare opportunity to meet these beautiful and mysterious animals up close in their natura …
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West End
Kaikoura, CAN 7300
New Zealand
+64 3 319 6182
Wed Jan 2 12:00am
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The Lazy Shag

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Welcom to Kaikoura's newest backpackers. ALL ROOMS have EN-SUITES and HEARTING system. Warm, clean, well equipped …
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49 Beach Rd
Kaikoura, CAN, New Zealand
03-319-6662
Wed Jan 2 12:00am
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Thu 01/03/08 (day 3) - Nikko, Nikko-Shi

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Nikko

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Nikko, 09, Japan
Thu Jan 3 12:00am
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Shrines and Temples of Nikko

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The shrines and temples of Nikko, together with their natural surroundings, have for centuries been a sacred site …
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Shrines and Temples of Nikko
Nikko-Shi, 09, Japan
Thu Jan 3 12:00am
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Fri 01/04/08 (day 4) - Fox Glacier, Fox Glarier

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Fox Glacier

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Fox Glacier, WTC, New Zealand
Fri Jan 4 12:00am - Sat Jan 5 12:00am
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Bike to Lake Matheson, beautiful.
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Ivory Towers Lodge

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Hotel
Fox Glarier, New Zealand
64 3 751 0838
Fri Jan 4 12:00am
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Lake Matheson

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Fri Jan 4 12:00am
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