Rafting in New Zealand has been on the menu for quite a long time. Because of work, holidays, babies (no not me), busy weekends and bad weather it took us more than a year. But we finally DID IT!
Category: Oceania
My Xmas adventure: jandals, motorbikes and family
My motorbike trip through New Zealand feels like a lifetime ago, but it has only been THREE WEEKS. Sometimes I think I am living life too fast. But how do you slow down? Time flies, unfortunately, and especially when you are having fun. I don’t want to slow down on the fun, but I do want to enjoy it longer, I haven’t figured out how to handle this. If anyone knows the answer, please enlighten me!
But let’s focus on those good motorbike times. Before you think – wow what a badass chick, she rides a big motorbike – STOP. I am just the passenger, I happily sit in the back and hold on to my man, as described in many stereotypes. I do hope I get a tiny bit of badass points, ’cause we do go fast, I do need to focus to not fall asleep in the back (yes, this is possible) and we ride a Royal Enfield.
My 2015 highlights in photos!
Wow, has your 2015 flown by as fast as mine? For me it was a year full excitement, changes, challenges and happiness.
It was the year where I left Belgium to really move abroad (and not just travel). It was also the year where I had to fight a bit to stay in New Zealand and it was the year where I won that fight! Woop woop!
2015 started off in the Maldives, what feels like a lifetime ago. In February I made the leap and moved to New Zealand. From then on my outdoor activities were going through the roof (yippie) and my visa battle began. But that tiny bit of stress didn’t keep me sad or inside. Looking back at my photos, I realise how much I’ve done. Have a look yourself!
Merry everything and a happy always!
I know. I am 2 days too late for this post. I was happily stuck in the New Zealand hills without a solid internet connection. Enjoying life and the nature sometimes means being not wireless connected. We can handle that, right?
VIDEO: Taranaki, the kiwi Fuji
The North Island of New Zealand has some impressive mountains, we can all agree on that. Mount Tongariro is the most famous one, but don’t forget Mount Taranaki in the southwest. I only found out about this one about half a year ago. Once I saw a photo I knew: I need to go here! This video shows you a Mount Taranaki hike that you can’t miss out on!
Summer, Christmas and an exciting plan!
With Christmas around the corner more and more exciting plans are being made. Also, more and more tourists are arriving in New Zealand. Summer is here! Do I feel some cold winter vibes there my friends on the other side of the world?
Mount Taranaki: the kiwi Fuji!
Living in Christchurch, I travel a lot around in the South Island. A couple of hours drive (or even less) and you’ll find some really cool stuff to see and do. I call Christchurch the perfect location! Now and then the boyfriend and I fly out to the North Island, like we did a month ago.
Follow me to my favourite beach in Australia!
Ready for a secret? I’m about to reveal the most beautiful bay in Australia. There are plenty of bays with nice beaches and clear water, but this one leaves all the others behind.
VIDEO: Kiwis for Kiwi
A month ago I followed the Department of Conservation for an entire day in Franz Josef, a small village at the West Coast of New Zealand.
At 7am the team was up and about to check the health of 50 kiwi. Making sure they were strong and hydrated enough for their big release in the wild. After being monitored and raised safely on a crèche-island, without predators, they’re finally big enough to go back to their natural habitat.
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Rottnest Island: home of the cutest animal in the world
Have you ever been to Australia? If so, you know how huge it is. There is just so much to see and do. And it’s even worse. It’s not only the mainland you have to keep in mind. Don’t forget the cool islands around Australia, they’re definitely worth a visit.
