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November 17, 2018

Story time: Exploring the magic of Tasman Lake

"Proceed with caution", "Enter at your own risk", "Avalanche area" Being from the prairies these are all things Lauren doesn't exactly get excited about, but they had a 4WD ute, Chris's confidence and his need to drive off the beaten path. So, on they went. Neither one had been to Tasman Lake before. They weren't totally sure at that point that they were even driving in the right direction to actually see the lake. They found out later that they, in fact, were, just a little detour from most of everyone else and were in for a real surprise with the views t[...]

October 30, 2018

Story time: The Hooker Valley Track

The work week was over and the weekend finally here. Lauren was more than excited for what the next two days would bring. She felt like a kid in a candy store living in New Zealand not knowing where to go first or next. Should she go up a mountain, wander around a lake or sit by the ocean. It seemed the choice for raw beauty was never-ending and overwhelming in the most perfect way. It fueled her heart and gave her a zest for life. It was Saturday morning and the alarm went off at 7 am. She popped out of bed without hesitation leaving her boyfriend Ch[...]

September 8, 2018

Black Cat Cruises nature cruise- Akaroa, New Zealand

I walked up the wharf with one thing on my mind. It was chilly out and the clouds were threatening rain but I was more excited than ever to get my pass, board the Black Cat cruises boat and set out into the harbor. I’ve been to Akaroa a few times before exploring the coastline and starring out into the sea always on the lookout for something jumping out of the water or flicking its tail. I know I was dreaming but finally on my latest visit I was setting out to see some extraordinary animals of the sea. I was so incredibly lucky that day to get[...]

September 4, 2018

Back to my country roots at Silo Stay- Little River

If I could think of the perfect accommodation for a country girl or really anyone for that matter it’d have to be something away from the city and a rural feel. Birds chirping and animals grazing in paddocks. Something cozy and farm like but also surrounded by mountains and some sort of body of water…Read more about Back to my country roots at Silo Stay- Little River[…]

September 1, 2018

No stopping us-The best Canadian road trip

Drive halfway across Canada they said. In a rebuilt car from 1966 they said. It’ll be fun they said…. it'll be the best Canadian road trip.. Ok… it was tons of fun and yes, my boyfriend Chris and I went on a road trip from Portage la Prairie in Manitoba to Annacis Island in Vancouver. And yes we drove the whole way in a 1966 Ford Fairlane rebuilt by Chris. A 2200 km trip in a car that was driven maybe 4 times in short go's didn’t give me the greatest confidence but we made it… just... but I’ll get to that soon. Also, before I start, I called her Bla[...]

August 24, 2018

Adventures at Steep Rock, Manitoba

I came home to Manitoba from New Zealand for a 6-week visit and one of the things on my list was to visit this place called Steep Rock. I heard you could kayak there and there were big rocks, that was about it, and yes, that is enough for me to want to go somewhere! So my best friend, Marci and I packed up and part of a long road trip from Little Limestone Lake stopped at Steep Rock for a very unexpected beautiful surprise! History Steep Rock is a small community on Lake Manitoba about 3 hours north of Winnipeg. The town was built on farming and[...]

April 27, 2018

Exploring the Ashburton lakes in Canterbury, New Zealand

The weather can be a challenge in Canterbury, New Zealand sometimes. And by sometimes I mean a lot. I’ve come to realize it’s windy more than it is calm, so on those 10 km/hr wind days, I do anything I can to get out and chase me some reflections! I've been to the Ashburton Lakes area numerous times. These photos are from multiple trips. There's something so magical about the snow capped mountains, the stillness of the air and the raw beauty of nature. Lake Heron Lake Clearwater Lake C[...]

February 28, 2018

Fanny packs and selfie sticks – 5 reasons to be a tourist in your own country!

Get your gear, its tourist time! Whether you’re planning on traveling a few hours from home or jumping on a plane to the other side of the country there’s no greater way to find adventure than to explore your own home. You should really leave the flowered shirt, socks in sandals, fanny packs and the need to stop every 5 minutes for a selfie at home, but being a tourist, explorer, adventurer whatever you want to call it, in your own country is a total must! In the last few years I’ve had the privileged to not only explore a few places in my own home[...]

February 20, 2018

Exploring the epic Clay Cliffs Omarama, New Zealand

Don’t you just love when you come across something so unexpected and unusual?! I especially love it when it’s completely random and pretty much in the middle of nowhere. That’s really what the Clay Cliffs of Omarama in New Zealand are. These cliffs so unique, unusual and a geologcial wonder that you do not want to miss! The tall sharp pinnacles are very impressive and the narrow ravines are fun to walk through and make for some really cool photos. The clay cliffs are said to be almost 2 million years old and are made up of layers of[...]

February 10, 2018

10 inspirational quotes that will inspire you to go explore!

If you don't know already I am a dreamer! I have always been this way and have thrived on google images of countless sayings and quotes to inspire me! Words can be so strong! Here are 10 inspirational quotes that have encouraged and motivated me to go out and explore! I hope they inspire you to go out and adventure on! Enjoy! *all quotes have been designed on my own photos! Pin away if you so choose to!* xo.Lauren Save this![...]