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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My final stop on my few months of island-hopping to escape the New Zealand winter was to New Caledonia, east of Australia and neighbour with Vanuatu. The funny thing about New Caledonia is that it is not a country in…
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The Isle of Pines or l'Île des Pins is a gorgeous island in the southernmost part of New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific. While I could have easily spent a week here exploring the caves, hikes and beaches to…
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The Parc Provincial de la Rivière Bleue is a national park in the south of New Caledonia's main island. It's a spacious park with plenty of hiking and biking trails for you to enjoy, home to a variety of birds…
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Nouméa is the capital and largest city of New Caledonia, an island region in the South Pacific that is actually technically a part of France - yes, the locals here are French citizens and carry French passports! However, I found the…
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Mont Dore is a beautiful mountain hike just southeast of Nouméa, the main town and capital of New Caledonia in the South Pacific. It's a great chance to get out of the city and see incredible views - think bright…
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In my quest to see the world, I figured that while I was living down in the South Pacific in beautiful New Zealand, I should take the opportunity to island-hop as many of the nearby islands and neighbouring countries as…
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The blue holes of Espiritu Santo have drawn visitors for years and for good reason. These freshwater holes are a striking shade of blue, bubbling out of clear streams that flow underground from inland mountains over 50 km away. Clear…
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