Content warning: miscarriage I write this not knowing if I’ll ever hit publish, although if you’re reading this then obviously I decided to go ahead despite my misgivings. I need to write this for myself as a way to heal, and maybe as a way to help others? But the thought of putting this all
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Hiking advice
Where can you wild camp in New Zealand?
Where can you wild camp in New Zealand? I run a series over on Instagram called “Thursday Tramping Tips” where every Thursday I post a different piece of advice related to tramping (hiking). This week’s Tramping Tip about wild camping was just too big to cover adequately in a short Instagram caption, so I thought
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Central Otago
Earnslaw Burn: a paradise of hanging glaciers and waterfalls
This is an absolutely amazing trip. Follow the Earnslaw Burn through lush forest to a tussock-covered valley with jaw-dropping views of the hanging glacier and waterfalls on Mt Earnslaw. Length: 9km to tree-line, then another 5km to the very head of the valley. Time taken: Overnight tramp, 6-8 hours each day with packs. Difficulty: You
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Tramping Books to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Equal with my love of tramping (and chocolate), is my enjoyment of a good book. I’ve enjoyed stories since before I was old enough to read, and am a certified book nerd. I thought I’d share some of the outdoor adventure stories I’ve read and loved over the past few years. The books aren’t listed
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Experiences
Tramping gift ideas for 2024
I’ve learnt the hard way not to leave gift shopping to the last minute, so thought I’d share some tramping gift ideas for the outdoorsy people in your life. We can be a bit hard to shop for, so hopefully this list will give you some great inspiration. I’ve tried as much as I can
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Hiking advice
The Nine Different Types of Trampers
We all know that friend who’s late to every event. Or the person who never replies to group chats and just leaves everyone on read (guilty). These are stereotypes for a reason! Well tramping is no stranger to cliches as well. Anyone who’s ever tramped with a group of friends will know that there are
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Out of New Zealand
Dolomites Hiking Holiday
My husband and I visited the Italian Dolomites this year on a hiking holiday and it was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. For years, I dreamed of seeing these jagged peaks with my own eyes, and they still lived up to my very high expectations. Dolomites Hiking Holiday: Where are the