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  • Bird Watching in New ZealandBird Watching in New Zealand
    Submitted by holidayLOVER on July 18th, 2008

    New Zealand was a land of birds before humans arrived on our shores between 800 and 1200 AD. The only mammals found in New Zealand prior to the arrival of Maori were two species of native bats and those that could swim here, for example seals and sea lions. Due to the lack of predators and the relative isolation of the birds in New Zealand, many endemic birds are quite unique.
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  • Simple Steps to Improve Your Backpacker/Hostel BusinessSimple Steps to Improve Your Backpacker/Hostel Business
    Submitted by holidayLOVER on September 19th, 2008

    Running a successful backpacker hostel is a fun and rewarding business. People attracted to running their own hostel normally are outgoing, social people with large personalities and smiles. Some people set up a hostel after being backpackers themselves. So what makes some hostels more financially successful than others? The key is to attract as many guests as possible and get guests to stay at your accommodation longer.
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