Background TKB is a family owned and operated sandwich shop in Indio, California. This is their story: Starting the Business TKB stands for the kid’s business and was always intended for the family to have a way to connect with people, provide for themselves and increase their business. Started in 1991, Athena and Paul startedContinue reading “TKB – The Family Sandwich Shop”
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Val – The Tennis Volunteer
Background Val is from Canada and has been passionate about tennis for some time. She committed this year to volunteer at the Indian Wells tennis tournament in California. This is her story: Tennis Culture Val’s husband recently passed away and she’s been looking for opportunities to get out and travel instead of staying home andContinue reading “Val – The Tennis Volunteer”
Keanu – The Maori
Background Keanu lives in Auckland, New Zealand with an intense connection to his culture as a Maori. This is his story: Maori Culture Keanu is a father of two, in pre med school, looking to become a doctor. He loves his culture as a Maori and the connection it gives him to the land, hisContinue reading “Keanu – The Maori”
Alan – The Gold Miner
Background Alan is a volunteer at the gold mine in Thames, New Zealand. He dedicates his time to preserving history and educating tourists about New Zealand’s rich mining history. This is his story: Volunteering Alan’s background in mechanical engineering and early time as a miner himself, led him to his now retired past time asContinue reading “Alan – The Gold Miner”
Mei Mei – The Customer Service Expert
Background Mei Mei is originally from Guangzhou province in China. She and her family have since migrated to New Zealand and opened up Snapper Jack’s fast food restaurant in a little town called Whitianga. This is her story: Family and Work Life Mei Mei is known by all the local residents in the town asContinue reading “Mei Mei – The Customer Service Expert”
Ash – The Sea Cave Master
Background Ash is a sea caves tour guide in the Whitianga Wharf. His down to earth focus on being one with nature makes him a thrilling guide for any and all who step into his boat. This is his story: Daily Life The Whitianga Wharf is Ash’s self proclaimed backyard. “The land and nature isContinue reading “Ash – The Sea Cave Master”
Josh – The Shark Fisherman
Background Josh is a fisherman off the Whitianga coast in Coromandel area of New Zealand. He spends most of his life at sea catching and selling fish to meet his needs. This is his story: Daily Life The life of a small business commercial fisherman is life constantly spent out on the open sea. JoshContinue reading “Josh – The Shark Fisherman”
Oden and Ingval
Background Oden and Ingval are a young family from outside of Oslo, Norway. They have chosen a life of travel and adventure for themselves and their two daugthers. This is their story: Family Life For the past 5 months, Oden, his wife Ingval and their two daughters have been traveling around South East Asia andContinue reading “Oden and Ingval”
Dave
Background Dave is a marine biologist focused on conservation in the Hauraki Gulf. He gathers data daily on the plant and animal life to monitor the health and well being of the marine life off the coast of Auckland. This is his story: Work and Daily Life Dave’s passionate about the nature in his nativeContinue reading “Dave”
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