Trips & Treks for the Thrifty Traveller
When embarking on a day hike, whether it’s long or short, it’s important to ensure that you’re prepared. At the very least you will need some water with you but, if you’re anything like me, you’ll head out on a short wander and end up turning it into a long hike! But maybe that’s just me. If you’re not too… Read More
Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales, located in the stunning Snowdonia National Park in the north-west of the country. I remember climbing the mountain multiple times on family holidays as a child. Recently, I returned as an adult to climb it with my partner Theo on his 30th birthday. We stayed in the nearby village of Llanberis and were… Read More
Updated November 22, 2020 If you want a challenge, the Mount Taranaki summit track is certainly that! Located on the west coast of New Zealand’s north island, this volcano is 2,518m high and is an almost perfect cone. This means that there are no easy parts and the whole trek is a steep climb! When we set out to conquer… Read More
Updated September 28, 2020 Day hike: 4-6.5 hours If there is one place in New Zealand that holds a special place in my heart, it’s an island called Aotea. More commonly known as Great Barrier Island or ‘The Barrier’. Located about 100 kms off the coast of Auckland, it is completely off the grid. And it is one of the… Read More
