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29 Jan

Is this place for real? Where polar bears hunt beluga whales in Arctic Canada

I had already been living at sea for over a month aboard the Ocean Endeavour with Adventure Canada when I first heard whispers about a very special place. Deep in the heart of Nunavut in Canada, there is one of the best wildlife spots in the Arctic: Coningham Bay in the Northwest Passage. Never heard of it? Don’t worry, not many have.  Coningham Bay might look like any other bay in the vast, sprawling tundra of the Arctic. Wide and desolate, it is special because it has a narrow, shallow entrance....

January 29, 2026
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Arctic, Canada, Destinations
29 Jan

In defense of the bold and fearless weka: New Zealand’s most unruly bird

I can still remember the first time I saw a weka here in New Zealand. Traveling around the South Island, I was staying in a cute cabin in the forest on the West Coast. On a humid, warm day, I left the doors open, hoping for a breeze. First rookie mistake, guys: never leave anything open when visiting the West Coast in the bush. You will be annihilated by sandflies.  Looking up from my book, I saw that a big, fat brown bird had wandered inside, poking around fearlessly. What is...

January 29, 2026
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Bird Nerd, Destinations, New Zealand
29 Jan

Solo female travel in your thirties? It’s so much better than you think

As the calendar ticked over in mid-May and my 36th birthday rolled around, I couldn’t help but begin reflecting on some of those scary, big questions no one really wants to face. Starting with the obvious – do I want kids? A flexible no. Do I want to date? It’s hard to date when you hate men. Do I want to stay in Wānaka long term? Maybe. When and where would I buy a house one day? Note to self – ramp up saving for a house. It’s so easy for...

January 29, 2026
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Confessions, Get Inspired, Solo Female Travel
29 Jan

How the Heaphy Track become my new favorite Great Walk

There are so many walks and tramps in New Zealand on my list that I haven’t had a chance to check out. And no matter how much I get out and tackle them, the list only grows longer. Funny how that happens.  But there is one track I’ve been wanting to do forever, the Heaphy Track. New Zealand has ten Great Walks, including the Heaphy, and I’ve basically done them all, some even a few times. Great Walks have better infrastructure than our normal backcountry tramps – they also come with...

January 29, 2026
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Adventures, Bird Nerd, Destinations, New Zealand
29 Jan

Takaka: a golden getaway to Golden Bay

There aren’t many places in New Zealand that make me question my choice to live in Wānaka, but Golden Bay definitely did. Warm, sunny, and most importantly, cheap, Golden Bay piqued my interest as somewhere I could easily live comfortably. I’m just not sure I’m hippie enough to fit the local criteria, but more on that in a minute.  After finishing the Heaphy Track outside of Takaka, I caught the shuttle from Golden Bay Air to the airport, where I rented a car. These are the guys who organize the logistics...

January 29, 2026
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Accommodation, Destinations, New Zealand
29 Jan

A big life update: join me in the Arctic

lotI’ve made it no secret; over the years, I’ve become obsessed with polar travel. In fact, I’ve become so obsessed that I am now an expedition guide, spending roughly half the year at sea in Antarctica and the Arctic. And I’m not slowing down anytime soon. I’ve already started a three-month season with Adventure Canada in the Arctic for this summer in Canada and Greenland. These polar places are almost inaccessible. The easiest and most efficient way to visit is by expedition ship. Most of the year, sea ice locks the Arctic...

January 29, 2026
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Arctic, Canada, Get Inspired, Greenland
29 Jan

The Ultimate Guide to Family Travel Insurance

Traveling as a family changes everything. The way you plan, the way you pack, and definitely the way you think about “what ifs.” When it’s not just you anymore, those little travel hiccups can turn into big, expensive problems real fast. After years of traveling solo and now traveling with a kiddo, one thing has become very clear to me: family travel insurance is a non-negotiable. It’s about protecting the time, money, and energy you’ve already invested into a trip that probably took months to plan. This guide breaks down what family travel...

January 29, 2026
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Budget Travel, First Time Travel, Long Term Travel, Solo Female Travel, Travel Planning, Travel Tips
29 Jan

What To Bring Back From Seoul: 25 Ideas For Souvenir Shopping

Seoul has a way of making you fall in love downright obsessed with all the little things it does well. You’ve got kimchi that tastes different in every restaurant, seasonal ingredients so fresh it makes department-store lunch boxes taste gourmet, cafés that treat their coffee-making and pastries like an art form, fashion trends that somehow make even socks feel like a smart purchase, and a vast world of skincare/beauty that everyone here lives and breathes. On my very first trip, my shopping haul was embarrassingly light. See photo above. I was...

January 29, 2026
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Asia, Seoul, South Korea
29 Jan

22 Ways To Experience Downtown San Diego Like A Local

San Diego is so much more than laid-back vibes, sun, and surf. Sure, that’s the postcard version, but the real San Diego is also a mix of incredible food, a massive craft beer scene, lively nightlife, and a surprisingly rich arts and culture lineup. For me, the city became almost a second home. My best friend went to UCSD and stayed in the area after graduation, so I was down here nearly every other month. We’d hit the annual county fair, hop between concerts and club nights, wander the weekend farmers...

January 29, 2026
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California, San Diego, Southern California, Usa
29 Jan

15 Cool Things To Do In Gangnam – Seoul Neighborhood Guide

Gangnam was my home base for most of my Seoul trip, which means I woke up and went to sleep with its energy humming right outside my window. People love to describe Gangnam as sleek, fast, and all-business—and yes, you definitely feel that. When you step out of the subway, you’re surrounded by polished storefronts, medical clinics, big-name beauty brands, perfectly dressed locals, and cafés that look like they were built for magazine shoots. But once you start wandering, you’ll notice a softer rhythm hiding behind its business-y facade. You’ll see...

January 29, 2026
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Asia, Seoul, South Korea
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