It is said that Franz Josef receives more rain annually than the Amazon rainforest. But today the weather gods were feeling generous as the sun shone brightly in the cloudless azure blue sky. It was going to be a perfect day for my Franz Josef kayaking expedition. Franz Josef is a must-see stop on New Zealand‘s well-trodden tourist trail. […]
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Cruising Down to the South Island
I woke up to the buzzing of my phone. After a bleary-eyed second, wondering who on earth would want to call me at 7.30 in the morning, it dawned on me. Yep, it was the ferry company in Wellington asking if I was ready to arrive for boarding, as the boat was about to leave. […]
Top 5 Reasons To Fall in Love with New Zealand
During my trip up to the Northland, it hit home to me more than ever what it is about New Zealand that has drawn me in so much. There are many reasons to fall for this country, but here are five of the big ones. Nature It is not just that New Zealand’s rolling green […]
What To Do When the Adventures Stop
I’m back from my bus tour adventures of New Zealand‘s North island, back in the big smoke of Auckland and I’m feeling a bit… antsy. I’m itching for the next adventure to happen. Right now. Where will it be? What will happen? Who will I meet and what will I learn? On the Stray bus […]