1 comments about My tropic Isle.

1. E. J. Banfield's My Tropic Isle presents the writings of an erudite individual in frail health, who had retired to a tropical island near Australia in 1895. An avowed disciple of Thoreau, Banfield personally observed and experienced the wonder and complexity in nature. This in turn, brought an enduring joy to his life, and motivated him to lobby the government to declare his beloved island (and others near it) as "Reserves for the Protection and Preservation of Native Birds." A thoughtful account sure to resonate with the hearts of nature lovers everywhere, My Tropic Isle is a welcome addition to the growing library of Nature Conservation literature.

2 comments about Live & Work in Australia and New Zealand (Living & Working Abroad Guides).

1. The book has a lot of pertinent information and covers a lot of issues, from relocating (including pets) to finding work to finding housing. As it was written specifically for residents of the UK migrating to Australia or NZ, some of the information is not relevant to US-based readers, which was disappointing for me. Also, the edition I read in early 1998 had house prices from 1994, and the prices I've noted while doing some of my own research recently are much higher. All in all, however, quite detailed and descriptive of all the things one needs to think about if migrating "down under."



2. My Aussie husband (before he was my husband) planned to return to Australia for a year to finish his degree. I had planned to go as well so I purchased this and other books to help me get an Australian work permit, etc. Six months before I was due to leave I sent away over 30 letters requesting LEGAL work in Australia. After I read the book I was confident I would be able to obtain a work permit; six months later I was confident I'd wasted my money. Unless you are Bill Gates or the like, overseas companies just don't want the hassle of hiring an American. You would probably be better off looking for cash-in-hand jobs once you get there.

No comments about Central.

No comments about New Zealand Country.

No comments about Mobil New Zealand Travel Guide.

No comments about Presenting New Zealand: A Nation's Heritage.

No comments about Messing About in Earnest.

No comments about Camp the Kiwi loop; Exploring New Zealand in an RV.(Travel): An article from: Winnipeg Free Press.

1 comments about Signpost Guide New Zealand.

1. This book covers every aspect of travel in New Zealand. Especially helpful for the first time traveler are the maps of the north and south islands at the beginning of the book which list the pages where information on the major tourist attractions can be found. Powell tells you what he likes and what he doesn't like and alerts you to the typical tourist traps that all serious travelers wish to avoid.

No comments about The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither (Oxford in Asia Paperbacks).