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8 ways Antarctica might unexpectedly change your lifePeople talk a lot about the transformative power of travel. It definitely rings true for me. Whenever I’ve turned to travel during...
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Kārearea: the mysterious New Zealand falconThe kārearea/New Zealand falcon is one of my favorite birds. Somewhat known, I would still say it’s a pretty underrated species here, not often...
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A new polar chapter beginsSix months ago, I finally acknowledged a deep, scary, enormous dream that had been in taking up real estate at the back of my mind for seven...
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Living a little lighter in Hawea on my electric UBCO motorbikeWhen my partner and I split up a year and a half ago, I left Lyttelton and fled straight back into Wānaka’s familiar arms. My home for...
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48 hours in Santiago, ChileFifteen years ago, when I was studying abroad in Spain, I took my first solo trip away for a weekend. On my own, simply because I couldn’t find a...
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Ulva Island is a wildlife paradiseI think it’s safe to say when most people think about New Zealand, they think big mountains, epic views, and hobbits. And I’ll be the...
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How travel actually helps me tackle my anxietyHands up if you identify as an anxious person! Phew, not just me? Yay! And travel anxiety? Hello! Over the past few years, I’ve been...
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Aldourie Lodge is Tekapo’s coziest stayThe historic charm of Aldourie Lodge appeals to everyone who passes through this corner of New Zealand. Nestled on the shores of Lake...
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Australia’s Golden Outback is a botanical wonderlandEsperance, a little town on the bottom left corner of Australia, is becoming well-known for several reasons. It’s home to some of the...
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Esperance’s cutest A-frame accommodationGrowing up in Virginia meant I had been in my fair share of A-frame homes and cute log cabins in the woods. Though I probably didn’t realize...
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Whanganui is for art and design loversIn another life, I would have pursued a career in art. Perhaps one day, I might still. Growing up, I always felt absolutely overwhelmed with...
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Going off the grid on Australia’s Woody IslandOne of my favorite things about my trip to Esperance was the jarring color palette. Here, on the bottom left corner of Australia, deep red...
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Postcards from AntarcticaThese days Antarctica photos aren’t as hard to come by as they used to be. Nothing can compare to the wild and untamed grandeur that...
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A boat turned tiny house is Whanganui’s cutest stayAs a travel writer for more than a decade, I’ve stayed in a lot of accommodation over the years. From sleeping on a pile of mats in a yurt...
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Australia’s pink lakes are straight out of a fairytaleWhen I spent a week in Esperance , in Western Australia, last year, I often felt like I had stumbled into a fairytale. With the whitest sand...
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Meet the chunky, tipsy kererū: New Zealand’s native wood pigeonFor years and years, I’ve harped on and on here about birds in New Zealand . I love them. Because New Zealand evolved without...
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Walter Peak is Queenstown’s best day tripQueenstown has long been the jewel of New Zealand’s South Island. With its sprawling views over the Remarkables mountain range to the bright...
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30 photos that will inspire you to visit WhanganuiA couple of months ago, I reconnected with a friend, Nikki, here in New Zealand. Nikki attended one of the online bootcamps I used to co-run,...
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Time really does heal everythingI know it’s been a while since I’ve done a little mental health check-in on here. How have I been moving on from a breakup? Sixteen...
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16 birds you might meet on New Zealand’s South IslandNew Zealand is home to some of the rarest birds in the world. And this isn’t by accident. It might surprise you to learn that New...
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Esperance, Australia might be the most colorful place I’ve ever beenAt the end of 2022, I was lucky to return to a beautiful part of the world – Western Australia or WA. When international tourists think...
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The 10 most Instagrammable spots in WānakaYou guys. It’s been a hot minute since I’ve written about Wānaka . I’ve been here for a decade minus a few years where...
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25 photos to inspire you to visit Rakiura/Stewart IslandWhen I first stepped foot on Rakiura/Stewart Island years ago, I knew I would love it there. I didn’t know how much of a mark it would have...
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Join me on a trip to AntarcticaSpots are now open to come and join me on the adventure of a lifetime to Antarctica – fill out the form here or below for more details!...
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35 photos to inspire you to visit TekapoLately, I find myself muttering things like, I remember when this place was only this big. Is this a sign I’m getting old? I’ve been...
