Fox Glacier New Zealand – A Rainforest Glacier Not to Be Messed With

I was walking uphill, through an incredibly dark and dense rainforest, when it occurred to me. What happens when Fox Glacier, New Zealand, reaches the highway I had just been driving on? It wasn't the only question racing through my mind, on my very first glacial encounter...

Castle Hill New Zealand – Best Free Campsite on Earth? Update: Yes!

Castle Hill New Zealand is one of those places that you just can’t believe is real. Driving along the incredibly scenic route between Christchurch and Greymouth, I discovered that Castle Hill is more than worth a stop – it’s an overnight-er for sure. And if you have your own bed, it will cost you nothing. If you […]

Rangitoto Volcano – The Newest of Auckland’s Volcanoes

600 years ago, right where I am standing, the water began to boil. In the distance, the largest city in the South Pacific - Auckland - is visible. There are around 50 Auckland volcanoes, all located within the city limits. Yes, I'm in New Zealand, and on my first day outside of Australia, at the beginning of the biggest journey of my life, I'm standing on a the dormant Volcano known as Rangitoto.