Next Stop Antarctica: Another Day in the Catlins
After 24 hours of non-stop natural beauty in the Catlins, it seemed that we could do no wrong when it...
Growing up in New Zealand, the stunning landscape and laid-back lifestyle were something I just took for granted. It’s only since returning as a traveler that I’ve been able to see it with fresh eyes, and become able to appreciate just how incredible a country it really is.
Likewise, I lived in both Sydney and Melbourne for several years, but as great as those cities are, the best parts of Australia lie outside the population centres. From deserted beaches to natural wonders, it’s all there to explore.
After 24 hours of non-stop natural beauty in the Catlins, it seemed that we could do no wrong when it...
The Catlins is one of those parts of New Zealand that, due to its location, never seems to get the...
Ask pretty much any New Zealander what they know about Oamaru and the answer will probably be … not much....
I have absolutely no idea why I didn’t get there sooner. It wasn’t like I hadn’t had the opportunity. Countless...
I wasn’t looking forward to returning to Christchurch. This was the city that I knew best in New Zealand. It’s...
Now things were starting to look very familiar. Over the previous month we had slowly headed down from the top...
We’d arrived in Picton the day before, making the three hour ferry crossing across Cook Strait on the kind of...
It was hard to believe that we were almost halfway through our time in New Zealand. We’d made it right...
I'm Dave Dean. In 2011 I quit my job, sold everything I owned, and set off to live, work and wander round the world, armed with a backpack, a good pair of boots, and no return ticket.
THIS IS MY STORY.