13 Unique Beaches To Visit In 2013
When you think of the beach, you automatically think of palm trees, golden sand, and crashing waves. But, have you ever imagined a red beach or lying in the sand and having hot water from hot springs come rushing up beneath you? Or how about a beach where you can see the sun rise and [...]
Photo Journey Through Middle Earth
With all the hype over the release of the movie The Hobbit, we are reminded of our journey through New Zealand two years ago. What better way to relive a memory than through a photo journey from our time there. New Zealand really does conjure up images of Middle Earth. While we travelled through the [...]
WaterSports Around the World
Our top choices for water sports around the world. From Kayaking in Antarctica to Canyoning in Jordan these adventures are something for everyone.
The Sky is on Fire
We witnessed some of the most spectacular sunsets in New Zealand and this one on the South Island was no exception. I remember camping high on this cliff and looking out over the colours of the sky in awe.
Driftwood at Sunset in New Zealand
We spent many a night camping on the beach with the Flying Kiwi in New Zealand. Every night we were treated to a gorgeous sunset. The country is beautiful from tip to toe
New Zealand Photo: Lake Tekapo
We had so many opportunities to take incredible photos in New Zealand. Each scene was more spectacular than the last and Lake Tekapo was no exception. The Church of the Good Shepherd was one of the first churches built in the area and it makes for the perfect photo spot for anyone stopping here for a look.
Top Thrill SeekingThings to do in New Zealand
What are the top things to do in New Zealand? we can tell you, we had the trip of a lifetime there, It was one adventure after another. It was nearly a year ago that we were in New Zealand with the Flying Kiwi taking part in adventures around the North and South Island. New Zealand feels [...]
Seven Super Travel Photos
Hostel Bookers is running a game of photo tag and were kind enough to include us in their inaugural post. I love going back through photographs that I haven’t looked at recently. Each one tells a story and reminds me of a precious moment in time.
Adventure Travel Wrap Up – A Look Back on 2011
As I sit down to write this 2011 Adventure Travel Round up, I am in shock and awe that we really did all these things in a span of 365 days. We just lived a year of adventure travel that I never thought I would have the opportunity to ever do in my life
Inspired at the Summit of Mount Roy
The wind was blowing through my hair and the gravel was crunching loudly under my feet. Around me a select few who had chosen to venture to the top stood in awe of the 360-degree views that surrounded us. My sweat-streaked face welcomed the cool breeze that touched it, as I stood, speechless, at the [...]
Smooth Sailing in Abel Tasman
It was a perfect day in Able Tasman on the north end of the South Island of New Zealand. We had just jumped out of a plane and flew our own stunt plane the day earlier and now we were going on a more relaxing excursion as we sailed along the coat of Abel Tasman National Park.
The Boiling Crater of Wai-O-Tapu
What a sight! When they told us we were going to the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland I was a little skeptical. It sounds like a kids science park. Not really the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the North Island of New Zealand. I was taken by surprise when I entered and [...]
Top Adventure Destinations In the World – Part 1
Last week on CTV News Channel we talked about our top destinations in the world for adventure. It was such a fun segment that it made us think we should share our top picks with our readers too! We love chatting to Canada weekly, it not only hopefully inspires our fellow Canadians to get out [...]
Explore New Zealand by Campervan
If you travel around New Zealand, you will see an abundant of tourists driving themselves in campervans. That is because New Zealand is set up perfectly to explore by campervan!
Morning dew on a Purple Cloud
I grabbed my camera and tripod to head up to get some photos of the glacier from a vantage point in our campsite. On my way up a flash of purple caught my eye. As I looked around I was taken aback by the beauty of this purple flower called the Agapanthus Purple Cloud dripping with the reminants of last nights rains.
Discover the Ski Slopes of New Zealand
Skiing and snowboarding are common in New Zealand. Queenstown is the top destination but there are also options on the north Island.
Photo Friday – Caravanning Through New Zealand
One of the most popular ways of Traveling through New Zealand is by campervan. To find out more about caravaning through New Zealand visit All Ways Rentals.
A Whale of a Time in Kaikoura
It is a glorious thing to see a whale in the wild. We were the last tour of the day to go out with the aptly named Whale Watch Kaikoura in New Zealand.
New Zealand with The Flying Kiwi
The Flying Kiwi is an adventure tour company that shows the best of what New Zealand’s got. It involves camping and “roughing it” a little while getting up close and personal with the country’s rugged landscap
Finding our Inner Child Playing in the Sand
Sand boarding in New Zealand wasn’t even remotely the same as Sand Boarding in Peru. In Peru we strapped a board onto our feet and challenged ourselves as we tried to stand up and make a few curves down the some of the world’s largest sand dunes.
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