Before embarking on the five day hike in Queensland, Australia, my number one fear of hiking solo had been snakes. Growing up in New Zealand, we were imbued with the knowledge that Australia was overrun with an endless list of menacing wildlife: crocodiles, sharks, dingoes, snakes, spiders. Danger lurked everywhere. Snakes are scary. … More Confronting Fear: Wisdom From Solo Adventuring
How have you interacted with nature lately? On my recent Christmas holiday in New Zealand, nature encounters abounded, reminding me of nature’s wonder, power and fragility and how integral to our lives it is. … More Holiday Nature Encounters
50 Shades of the USA is an honest and compelling read, flooded with vivid impressions of the land and urban scapes Anna rides through. I recommend this un-put-downable book for not only the adventurous at heart, but for anyone that wants to be inspired to take a fresh approach to life and to reach seemingly insurmountable goals. … More Fifty Shades of the USA: A Book Review
Social impacts of travelling are important but can be complex. Here are some thoughts on how one might be an ethical traveller. … More Thoughts on Being an Ethical Traveller Part 2
During my most recent sojourn to Myanmar, I thought about what it means to be an ethical traveller. As a person who strives to live a responsible life – both environmentally and socially, is it possible to continue this as a tourist? While on holiday, these aspirations don’t disappear for me, but the challenges are sometimes different and the boundaries between ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ become blurred. … More What Is An Ethical Traveller?
An Ethical Yarn 