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Author: ineeda.holiday

29 Jan

A year of learning to let go

You know those people whose lives seem effortless? On the surface (social media), they appear to have everything going for them: good health, a great career, a respectable bank account, and a happy family. I reckon we’re starting to be woke enough to know that, of course, the internet version of ourselves is not a good measure of testing reality. But still, what is it like to feel really put together? You know, I’m talking about solid, unflappable folk. The Type A humans of the world. I think many of us...

29 Jan

10 incredible moments from three months at sea in the Arctic

Often, I find myself reflecting on my love for the sea. I don’t know where it came from. I didn’t grow up near the ocean, nor am I much of a beach bum. Laying around in a swimsuit, like, in front of people all day doing nothing? And how annoying is sand? Scoffs. No thanks. Actually, if I’m being honest, I am more of a beach person now than I used to be. Pretentious young traveler me always wanted to be doing things and taking in the sights. Relaxing and holiday...

29 Jan

All eyes on New Zealand’s most spectacular aurora in decades

Sooooooo, about last night. Holy crap, guys! We just experienced the most incredible aurora display I’ve ever seen in New Zealand. Did you manage to take it in wherever you were in the world? Frost was already starting to settle on the cars parked along my street in Lake Hāwea last night when I bundled up to head out and look for the Southern Lights. It only gets this level of bone cold when the skies are perfectly clear around Central Otago. White walker weather that sometimes heralds a rare hoarfrost....