Karaoke Chronicles

Sawadee Khrap,

Thailand’s self proclaimed greatest team teaching duo is at it again; though this time our adventures take us from South East Asia to the South Pacific. The bustling streets of Bangkok have been replaced by the sleepy sprawling suburb that is Auckland, culturally appropriate attire of fisherman’s pants have been replaced by a gortex windbreaker, Tuk tuk transport has been replaced by a more traditional 4 wheel vehicle, and binges on cheap beer have been replaced by binges on cheap wine. But unlike the ever changing cultures and scenery around us our goals never change, we remain steadfast and resolute in our conquest as aspiring world travellers. After driving out of the Auckland airport and immediately getting lost in the menacing streets of south Auckland our first purchase was not a city map, but a surf guide to New Zealand. Goal #1: leave no break left behind. Since the words “Kareoke DJ’ are permanently printed on the back of our new van, we decided to purchase a pink portable karaoke machine and make the van official. Goal #2: Show this isolated country (and hopefully some Swedish backpackers) the importance of having a karaoke DJ in your life. And despite our best efforts to not wear matching outfits or spike our hair in the same direction, an Indian assistant at a used tire shop still approached Tim to inquire if the 2 of us had met over the internet. Goal #3: To prove despite sharing similar interests….and the same double bed in the back of a Nissan Vanette, that our relationship is strictly of a heterosexual nature. And though as each day goes by, we realize that our goals might be loftier than originally anticipated, we invite you to follow us on our journey as we explore New Zealand by land, by sea and by an arsenal of unforgettable duets.