It’s not uncommon for me to write about the many lessons I’ve learned from my travels. Some examples of noteworthy tidbits I’ve picked up along the way: pack light (no, seriously) , stay away from Thai islands during monsoon season, embrace the kindness of strangers, eat cheese from small fridges in the Swiss Alps, don’t get too … [read more...]
Is it possible to love something to pieces? I’ve been trying for over a year, and while close, my Oboz Sawtooth shoes still haven’t fallen apart (completely). As you know, Kaitlin and I spent a full year traveling through Europe, Thailand, and New Zealand with only carry-on luggage. Knowing I would only have space for … [read more...]
This week I am bringing the Weekly Snapshot back! Since we are not currently traveling, I spent some time looking though old photos and came across this photo, which served as a nice reminder of what we have to look forward to in Autumn. While we are currently in the midst of a drought, cool … [read more...]
This Weekly Snapshot is of a New Zealand fur seal I had a close encounter with at Separation Point in Abel Tasman National Park. New Zealand fur seals are found all over the country and have even been known to swim to Australia. We had quite a few opportunities to observe and admire these animals … [read more...]
As you may have heard, New Zealand is arguably the adventure capital of the world. From Skydiving to Scuba-diving and everything in between, this country has it all. Our latest adventure took us high into glacier country on Fox Glacier, a 13 kilometer (8 mile) long glacier on New Zealand’s west coast. In order to … [read more...]
A couple weeks ago we had our first experience sleeping in some of New Zealand’s famous trail huts. While we only slept in two huts that weekend, we passed a few others along the trail portraying a wide range of size and sturdiness. There are over 950 huts throughout New Zealand managed by the Department … [read more...]
Last weekend we stopped in Marahau, New Zealand on our way home from our Cobb Valley backpacking trip. The tiny town of Marahau plays host to the beginning of the Abel Tasman Coast Track, perhaps the reason most tourists come through Nelson on their holidays in New Zealand. The Coast Track, extending 54.4 kilometers along … [read more...]
This past weekend, Kaitlin and I went backpacking (or “tramping” as it’s called in New Zealand) in Cobb Valley. We spent two days and nights enjoying the breathtaking views while staying cool under cloudy skies in Kahurangi National Park. Many trails in New Zealand have backcountry huts to sleep in while hiking. We stayed in … [read more...]
Last week, Kaitlin and I shared three days in a row off of work and decided to take advantage of the small chunk of time by going on a road trip to see a little more of this South Pacific Island on which we live. Since we only had a few days, we stayed (relatively) … [read more...]
According to the NZ Department of Conservation, New Zealand is home to about 200 species of ferns. While hiking near Nelson, NZ we see quite a variety. The ferns found in New Zealand range from under 1 inch to over 30 feet in height. This Weekly Snapshot is a collage of four types of ferns … [read more...]
Hi! We are Kaitlin and Brian, a couple of outdoor educators turned world travelers. We embarked on our first round the world adventure in May, 2011. After a year overseas, we've "settled" in Portland, Oregon to experience life on the west coast. This site documents our adventures here, there and everywhere. Our hope is that it inspires your inner-adventurer as well.
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