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My Lifestyle Blogs

People might ponder why I have lifestyle related content on my website. The reason is that it is an important extension of my life. There is an underlying scheme to my business, investment and intellectual interests that extends also to my recreational and travel interests. Implicit in all these activities are the elements of:

1. Value, reward or opportunity
2. Risk management
3. Objectivity
4. Integrity

All of these activities are paths of discovery, opportunity, learning and challenge. Each new opportunity differs from the last. If they were all the same then they would not be a ‘growth proposition’.

1. Expat Living: Here is a blog for ideas on how to get the most out of your expat living. See http://life4expats.blogspot.com/
2. Living in Japan: See http://expatjap.blogspot.com/
3. Living in the Philippines: See http://expat-philippines.blogspot.com/.
4. Living in New Zealand: Recently I have moved to NZ, and I am documenting my experiences living there, and at the same time fixing up a property. See http://kiwi-living.blogspot.com.
5. Living in Australia: This blog offers some insights on living in Australia. I’m an Australian, and still spend some time there. See http://aussie-stay.blogspot.com.

My Travel-Recreational Blogs

1. Asia Pacific Holiday Ideas: See http://travelpo.blogspot.com/. The purpose of this blog is to offer budget travellers advise on compelling global travel adventures. Most of my experiences have been around the Asia-Pacific.
2. Global Rail Travel: If you are planning to stay a long time in a Western country I would investigate campervanning as a travel mode. For short term stays, rail travel might be a better option. There are particularly attractive packages for foreigners touring around Japan. See http://the-rail-way.blogspot.com/
3. Campervanning: See http://campa-living.blogspot.com/. The purpose of this site is to discuss the various aspects and opportunities for campervanning around the world, but with a particular focus on Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the USA, Canada, the EU and the Philippines.
4. Accommodation – see http://places4stay.blogspot.com/
5. Inflatable Adventures: See http://river-inflatables.blogspot.com/. The purpose of this site is to discuss the adventures you can have with inflatable canoes and rafts, with a particular focus on whitewater kayaking/canoeing in Japan, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines.
6. Mountain Biking Adventures: See http://mtb-tours.blogspot.com/. The blog discuss the various aspects and opportunities for mountain biking around the world, with a particular focus on Australia, NZ, Japan and the Philippines.
7. Great Hiking Trails: See http://hiking4fun.blogspot.com/. The purpose of this blog is to identify some of the best hiking trails in the world, again with a focus on those countries where I have resided, i.e. Australia, NZ, Japan and the Philippines.
8. Koasting: This website describes a new sport I see great potential for in countries like Australia and NZ where access to the coast is relatively easy. The sport involves living off the coastal resources much like the natives did 200 years ago. See http://koasting.blogspot.com/

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