What to pack for a skiing holiday in Switzerland
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by anto
2w ago
From riding a cable car over the majestic Matterhorn and hiking in the Swiss National Park to skiing during the winter holidays, you can never run out of exciting things to do in Switzerland. Skiing is a particularly popular activity due to the country’s abundance of glaciers and mountains with high altitudes. If you’re an adrenaline junkie, then ski areas like St. Moritz and Verbier can easily become your favourite playgrounds, especially during the winter months.  If you’re planning your own Swiss skiing trip, be sure to pack essential items that will make your trip safe ..read more
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Things to do in Tuatapere, New Zealand
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by anto
1M ago
Tuatapere in New Zealand is known as “the town that has the last light of every day.” If you drive one hour further south from Manapouri (which already feels like you’ve reached the end of the world) you will arrive in Tuatapere. This town is located place where agricultural land and Fiordland National Park meet. Right on the Southern Scenic Route, you can make various trips from Tuatapere and you will encounter only a fraction of all the tourists you will find in towns like Te Anau and Manapouri. I’ve been to Tuatapere twice over the past few years and my first impression was that it was quit ..read more
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Abel Tasman Coast Track – all you want to know!
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by anto
1M ago
WOW! That’s just one word to describe New Zealand’s Abel Tasman National Park. Entirely different than the rest of the country, it’s a true hiker’s paradise, either for the experienced trekker or the beginner hiker. During my five trips through New Zealand over the past decade I walked the Abel Tasman Track no fewer than three times and you know what… I would happily do it once again! It’s one of my favorite Great Walks in New Zealand for various reasons and it will always have a special place in my heart. In this article about the Abel Tasman Track I will tell you everything you need to know ..read more
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Doing the Rangitoto Island walk in New Zealand
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by anto
1M ago
Are you in Auckland and want to go to Rangitoto Island? Then in this article I will tell you everything about this special island. I did the Rangitoto Island walk in 2018, but I visited New Zealand again in 2022-2023 and the information in this blog has been updated following this recent trip. Enjoy reading! This post was first published in 2018 and updated in 2023. About Rangitoto Island The small Rangitoto Island volcano is located just north of central Auckland is a relatively young volcano. The last Rangitoto Island eruption was 600 years ago. It’s a great place for hiking and an easy wa ..read more
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Cycling the Otago Central Rail Trail in New Zealand
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by anto
1M ago
When you are from The Netherlands, aka “the country where everyone always rides a bike” (and NOT, “the country where everyone visits family on their ice skates because we have so many canals”, as it has once been said during the recent winter Olympics), there’s no way we could say no to a little adventure on the Otago Central Rail Trail while in New Zealand.  This 152 kilometer former railway takes you through some truly stunning scenery in Central Otago and shouldn’t be too much of a problem for anyone who knows how to ride a bike. In this blog I’ll tell you about how much we enjoyed cy ..read more
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Lake Daniell hike : an easy overnight tramp near Lewis Pass
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by anto
1M ago
One of the nicest easy walks in New Zealand that is suitable for everyone is the Lake Daniell hike near Lewis Pass on the South Island. Here you can easily familiarize yourself with hiking in New Zealand and sleeping in a backcountry hut without too much preparations and efforts. I did this easy tramp for the first time in 2011 and returned in January of 2023. I was pleasantly surprised to find a brand new hut but still an equally beautiful landscape. I went out on this tramp with with fellow Dutchie Mariëlle and we had a wonderful outdoor girl’s night out, in one of New Zealand’s newest backc ..read more
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The best hikes in New Zealand
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by anto
1M ago
Welcome to this post with the best hikes in New Zealand. New Zealand is a that holds a special place in my heart. You can do some amazing walks there, you never have to feel unsafe and it is relatively easy to travel around whether you are traveling together with a friend or solo. I have visited New Zealand no fewer than five times in recent years and discovered countless beautiful walks that I share with you in this article. Whether you are looking for a short trip of an hour or a longer hike, you will find what you are looking for in this blog. I have divided the article into the best hikes ..read more
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The best multi day hikes in the world (2023 edition)
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by anto
1M ago
The world’s best multi day hikes: an introduction A couple of years ago I wrote this article with the 10 best multi day hikes in the world. It has been online for almost six years now and up until now, it’s one of my most read articles. By now I have moved around the world quite a bit more and added a few more great hikes to the list.   So here is my top 24 of the best multi day treks in the world that everyone should make. All hiked and experienced, mostly in full and sometimes in parts only by yours truly. Some I hiked even more than once. Enjoy this article with the best multiday hikes ..read more
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The Waitakere Ranges and Piha Beach: an amazing roadtrip from Auckland
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by anto
4M ago
Do you already know the Waitakere Ranges in New Zealand? This special nature reserve just outside Auckland is a wonderful stop before you really start your road trip. I visited the Waitakere Ranges several times and in this article you will find my travel report from 2018, including tips for your visit to both the Waitakere Ranges and Piha Beach. At the bottom of the blog you will find some useful tips if you want to go on a road trip yourself. Enjoy reading! This blog first appeared in 2018 and was updated in 2023 Off to the Waitakere Ranges Before I went to New Zealand I had not really a ..read more
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Abel Tasman Coast Track – all you want to know!
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by anto
5M ago
WOW! That’s just one word to describe New Zealand’s Abel Tasman National Park. Entirely different than the rest of the country, it’s a true hiker’s paradise, either for the experienced trekker or the beginner hiker. During my five trips through New Zealand over the past decade I walked the Abel Tasman Track no fewer than three times and you know what… I would happily do it once again! It’s one of my favorite Great Walks in New Zealand for various reasons and it will always have a special place in my heart. In this article about the Abel Tasman Track I will tell you everything you need to know ..read more
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