After yet another exhilarating festival weekend down in Indio, California, we promptly embarked on phase 2 of our USA roady to the mighty, Yosemite National Park! Best known for its towering giants, El Capitan and Half Dome, we were delighted to see climbers on the granite cliffs upon entering the park gates, with nothing but […]
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SAILING THE CARIBBEAN | ANTIGUA WITH MEDSAILORS
Dreaming about floating in azure waters, diving for shipwrecks and sailing alongside sea turtles? Antigua has got you covered! For all those snorkelling enthusiasts, thrill seekers and lovers of sunset BBQ’s and chill vibes, the new MedSailors’ Caribbean route has knocked it out of the park, and I’m here to share all of the highlights with […]
HORSEHOE BEND | ANTELOPE CANYON | LAKE POWELL
A night in Page, AZ
Having already highlighted the western and eastern gems of the Utah – Arizona state line, we now come to the centre of it all: Page and its greatest hits of attractions! Horseshoe Bend Named after a hairpin turn of the Colorado River, Horseshoe Bend lies at the end of a short, 20 minute walk to […]
MONUMENT VALLEY | The View Cabins
For the fourth leg of our Utah road trip – Kanab to Monument Valley – we took the alternative route through highway 89A in order to make two pitstops: Jacob Lake Inn for round two of cookies (see here), and Navajo Bridge and its Interpretive Centre, part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Upon […]
LAKE ALTA | Queenstown Hiking
What do you do at a ski field when the snow melts and the critters come out to play? Find a secluded mountain walk with a gorgeous alpine lake to jump into! Nestled amongst the rugged backdrop of the Remarkables mountain range, Lake Alta is a snow-fed, crystal clear lake just 40 minutes on foot […]
EXPLORE WANAKA | BEST HIKES, DAY DRIVES AND ACTIVITIES
With its small town feel, relaxed vibes and spectacular views, Wanaka is the laid-back sister to Queenstown, yet still bursting with scenic drives, mountain hikes, water activities and delicious eats. Whether you spend a weekend or a couple of weeks in the area, there is plenty there to keep you coming back for more! HIKING […]
KANAB | Gems of the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument
I have been itching to write about Kanab, after falling in love with this peaceful and quaint hiker’s town during our road trip. Surrounded by vermillion cliffs that provide a stunning backdrop, Kanab is an excellent base to explore various state parks and national monuments. It is also known as Utah’s Little Hollywood, with over […]
HIKING BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Continuing our Utah roady just two hours northeast of Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon makes up the top of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, and is also known as the Pink Cliffs. We began the drive in the early afternoon via the tunnels and epic scenery along Zion – Mount Carmel Scenic Drive, spotting […]
HIKING ZION NATIONAL PARK | The trails, wildlife, food and accommodation
With its towering cliffs, bubbling river, abundance of wildlife and colourful foliage, autumn is the perfect time to visit Springdale and explore Zion National Park. The milder temperatures meant hiking was less a struggle (despite the clambering necessary), and we were lucky to be amongst the 2017 Plein Air Art Invitational week that showcases 24 […]
A WEEK ON THE ROAD, NEW ZEALAND | Southern Voyager x Wild Kiwi
What can you do with only one week in the South Island of New Zealand? As it turns out – a lot! The relatively small landmass of Aotearoa is home to towering mountains, volcanoes, gorgeous lakes and rugged coastlines, which make for some epic – albeit – winding drives. If you’re headed down under and […]