We recently bought a van! We're thrilled to be living the true #VanLife dream in New Zealand now that we are the proud new owners of a cute Mazda Bongo. We thought long and hard about a unique name and…
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Mount Victoria is the classic fan favourite for a local Wellington hike, but if it's glorious 360 views across the Skyline, the South Island, the Eastern Harbour and Wellington that you're after, then Mount Kaukau is the one to do.…
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There seems to be no end of wonderful things to do in Wellington, the windy capital of New Zealand situated on the southernmost tip of the North Island. We live in Wellington at the moment and returned in early January…
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Well, this is certainly a different sort of post that I'm used to compiling, but hey, it's 2020 and this is my creative space to...be creative in. I've struggled - especially while backpacking with a minimal amount of 'stuff' and…
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What a year. I can hardly wrap my head around the incredible time I've had this year, developing emotionally, personally, physically and mentally. I look back at who I was at the start of this year and then at the…
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I last visited California and my parents in early January 2019. I then hopped on a plane back to Vancouver, Canada before departing on a one-way ticket down under to Australia. Fast forward 351 days and five further countries visited…
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Martinborough is a lovely little town in the heart of the wine region, Wairarapa, in the southeastern section of the North Island. It's the perfect destination for a day trip from Wellington, being only 2 hours away by public transport…
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On the coast south of Wellington facing the South Island, you'll find an incredible reserve home to an abundant seal colony and gorgeous red rocks plus plenty of beautiful scenery. Spend a sunny day here wandering the coastline - but…
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The awe-inspiring Putangirua Pinnacles and the equally majestic Cape Palliser Lighthouse are the two main attractions in Aorangi Forest Park, a beautiful coastal region in Wairarapa. Wairarapa is a nature-filled area northeast of Wellington. Driving to Aorangi takes just under…
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One of the most popular things to do in Wellington, New Zealand's windy capital, located on the southernmost tip of the North Island, is to hike up to the summit of Mount Victoria. Mount Victoria sits just outside the business…
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Back in 2016, I wrote a post titled My Morning Routine. Well, things have changed a bit in the last three years - most notably the fact that I've been backpacking non-stop for the last nine months and my mornings look…
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Climate changes is all the rage these days. It's trendy to care about Earth. It's cool to show up at climate strikes and to make a conscious effort in your day-to-day life to be better for the planet. Good! Finally!…
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Wainui Falls is a great little track just outside Takaka in Golden Bay, the northwestern most region of New Zealand's South Island. It's a wonderful spot to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and see a beautiful waterfall where you…
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Takaka is a small town in Golden Bay, a beautiful little spot on the northwestern coast of New Zealand's South Island. Its neighbour is Abel Tasman National Park and the entire region is full of gems - both natural wonders…
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