Living in Te Anau meant that the outdoors were on my door step, including the best of New Zealand’s Great Walks. My love for hiking started at home, on the other side of the world and I knew it would follow me to New Zealand. The bigger mountains, different landscapes, forest and wildlife are hard …
New Zealand has some of the most beautiful places on earth. Some of the most wild and is a mecca for people in search of untouched adventure. Doubtful Sound, found in Fiordland National Park is one of these beautiful, untouched places! Opting for a more adventurous experience than a cruise, kayaking Doubtful Sound on a …
Milford Sound is a place I will never forget. I was among the the lucky few that got to live and work in Milford Sound on a permanent basis. Most people have to travel in and out of this beautiful place each day. But, I was working as a sea kayak guide for Rosco’s Milford …
Well that’s it, 2017 wrapped up and is now in the memory box! To say that 2017 was pretty much (actually, I’m almost positive it was) my best year to date, is probably an understatement. Honestly, I didn’t realise that at the time, or even in the same year. But thankfully this time of the …
2017 Wrapped: The highlights, adventures and best stories. Read More »
After taking a year-long break from Scuba Diving and missing my certification by one dive; it was time to suit up and take the plunge – literally – back into the cold water. But this time, I wasn’t heading into the dark depths of the Scottish waters, oh no. Instead, I was about to plunge …
Getting outdoors and into nature, the fresh air, the feeling of exploring is the best way to fully connect with a place. I love being in the mountains, hiking. Travelling the world only enhanced this passion. I found that hiking into the wilderness and getting off the tourist trail was the best way to experience …
Blood, Sweat and yes, tears went into climbing Dore Pass in Fiordland, New Zealand. One of the most advanced climbs in Fiordland, we planned it last-minute. I did absolutely no planning for Dore Pass; But they say the best plan is no plan, right? Thankfully for this trip I had a partner in crime, who …
“Disconnecting from our technology to reconnect with ourselves is absolutely essential for wisdom” ~ Arianna Huffington Do you ever get days where you just want to throw away your phone? Delete Facebook and all other social medias and just run away from the world for a while. We rely on it so much it seems …
3 Places to Disconnect In New Zealand – North Island Read More »
Walking round the corner the words escaped my mouth before my eyes could fully appreciate the view. Wow! I was truly in Winter Wonderland! (or Narnia, as I first thought). Just like that, The Hooker Valley Track became my favourite day hike in New Zealand (so far!). A perfect cloudless day allowed the incredible sun make the …
Part two in the extra special – I still can’t believe this happened – series of ‘Walking on Glaciers” (I kind of feel like this should be a TV series? In my head its a narration anyway) and this one is about the really special, Fox Glacier. I’m going to be completely transparent in this …
