Isthmus Peak Isthmus Peak is a challenging day hike that starts in Lake Hawea ends with expansive views of both Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka. The climb is relentless, so be prepared to spend some time on your yoga mat later stretching your quads, hamstrings, and calves. Some of my favorite post-hike yoga poses include:… Continue reading Isthmus Peak, TC Closing Day, and Aspiring Hut
The last six weeks have been a whirlwind! I just returned to New Zealand after traveling in Australia and the Cook Islands. I am back in Wanaka for a few days preparing for my South Island road trip! It's been six months since I left the U.S. for my year-long adventure, and I never anticipated… Continue reading Doubtful Sound and Brewster Hut
Exactly one week ago today, the U.S. Virgin Islands and several nearby Caribbean islands were devastated by Hurricane Irma. This category five storm was a direct hit to the tiny island of St. John, where I was raised and my parents currently live. St. John, St. Thomas and several neighboring islands are devastated. My heart… Continue reading Love City Strong
On a whim, I decided to take a solo road trip to the West Coast of New Zealand and visit Franz Josef Glacier. The drive from Wanaka was about six hours (with a few stops along the way!), as there are some worthwhile sights along the way. First stop: Blue Pools. Blue Pools is just… Continue reading Road Trip to the West Coast
Wanaka! How I love you. So I'd like to rewind a bit from my last post, when I was in Queenstown. I arrived in New Zealand on May 9th, and I took a bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka. After freeing myself of my luggage at the hostel, I went for a long run along… Continue reading Wanaka
It was a tough call when making the choice to live in Queenstown or Wanaka for my second winter. I instantly fell in love with the community and gorgeous scenery that Wanaka offers, but I was also drawn to the dramatic vistas and lively energy that flows throughout Queenstown. While I chose the stunning town of Wanaka as my home… Continue reading Queenstown
Moving to New Zealand was the biggest decision I've made in my 29 years. I started devoting my energy towards this plan about one year ago when my gut told me that I needed to make a change. I knew that if I manifested this vision and took the necessary steps towards moving here, it would… Continue reading The Countdown is Over
