Outfit – Hiking We Will Go
So anyone who’s been about on this blog for a while may have noticed that I do a bit of hiking now and then, especially since moving to Hong Kong. That said, I’m not generally an active person,…
Hiking Lion Rock
I don’t know why I’m suddenly hiking so much more in Hong Kong, since I didn’t do it that often at home – see my posts from Mirror Pool, Dragon’s Back, and of course, The Peak. But…
Hiking to Mirror Pool Waterfall
Wednesday was a public holiday here in Hong Kong – Chung Yeung Festival, a day when many locals go to worship at their ancestors’ graves. It falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, making it…
A Week in Wānaka | New Zealand
The Southern Lakes region of New Zealand is one of the most beautiful and most popular areas of the country. And a big highlight of my summer trip around the South Island that I was really looking forward to. I…
Highlights of the West Coast | New Zealand
The West Coast of New Zealand refers to the region that stretches almost the length of the South Island. It’s a fairly narrow spit of land, tucked between the Tasman Sea and the Southern Alps. It’s also known for being…
Highlights of Lake Tekapo | New Zealand
Lake Tekapo (or Takapō in Te Reo Maōri) is the name of both a town and a lake in the centre of New Zealand’s South Island. Situated beneath the Southern Alps, both lie tucked in the Mackenzie Basin, surrounded by…
A Week in Kaikōura | New Zealand
When planning my summer on New Zealand’s South Island, I decided to include a week in Kaikōura for one main reason: whale watching. I’m a big fan of marine wildlife (as long as it’s observed in an ethical, conservation-oriented way)…
Nelson & Abel Tasman | New Zealand
It’s been a busy few months of travel recently (check out my Instagram to see where else I’ve been!) but I’m finally getting caught up on blog posts again. After finishing up my big trip through Australia, I headed back…
A Week in Australia’s Red Centre
Along with the Sydney Opera House and Great Barrier Reef, Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock) has to be one of the most iconic sights in Australia. One of those places I’ve seen photos of forever! It’s not the easiest…
Weekend in Noosa | Australia
I planned my Australia trip so long ago now that I can’t even remember how I learned about some of the places I decided to visit (besides the obvious ones like Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef). Somewhere along the…
