Penguins you might meet in Antarctica
In less than three weeks, I will depart for Antarctica, my first stint as an expedition team member with Intrepid Travel and Chimu Adventures. I’m ridiculously excited (more here about…
25 photos to inspire you to visit the Faroe Islands
It’s been *quite* a while since I’ve visited a verrrry Instagrammy spot or a new country. Hello Faroe Islands! We called in here on the North Atlantic Saga with Adventure Canada,…
Walking the iconic Rakiura Track: New Zealand’s most underrated Great Walk
I’ve made it no secret over the years that I love Rakiura/Stewart Island. It’s my happy place. While we didn’t get off on the best footing (my first visit was…
Portraits of the iconic Shetland pony
What do you think of when you hear Shetland? It better be ponies! Is anything more iconic than those fat little ponies with big round bellies, shaggy fringes, and tiny…
30 photos to inspire you to visit the Scottish Isles
It was a sunny and hot 30°C when I hopped off the plane in Glasgow. I hadn’t packed for this. Scotland is not meant to be this toasty. My first…
5 tips for embracing mindful travel
Growing up, I didn’t travel much. And by much, I mean not at all. My mom was a single mom for a good chunk of my childhood. I have great…
8 ways Antarctica might unexpectedly change your life
People talk a lot about the transformative power of travel. It definitely rings true for me. Whenever I’ve turned to travel during tumultuous periods of my life, it’s saved me…
Kārearea: the mysterious New Zealand falcon
The kārearea/New Zealand falcon is one of my favorite birds. Somewhat known, I would still say it’s a pretty underrated species here, not often getting as much attention as other…
A new polar chapter begins
Six months ago, I finally acknowledged a deep, scary, enormous dream that had been in taking up real estate at the back of my mind for seven years. I really…
Living a little lighter in Hawea on my electric UBCO motorbike
When my partner and I split up a year and a half ago, I left Lyttelton and fled straight back into Wānaka’s familiar arms. My home for years and years,…