Following the Iron Way in the Dolomite Mountains
In 1917 the Mountain War came to an end after two years of bitter fighting between the Italian and Austrian armies in the Dolomite Mountains. Read about my exhilarating via Continue Reading →
Category: Adventure Travel Ideas
Adventure travel inspiration on off-the-beaten-track backpacking destinations and also active travel inspiration from walking holidays around the world to rock climbing and diving/snorkelling adventures.
Greece: Kalymnos climbing (and relaxing) holiday
The island of Kalymnos lay pink and gold across the horizon as the ferry left the tiny port of Mastichari. Sitting up top the wind was quite fierce and the Continue Reading →
The best cycling holidays in France
If watching the Tour de France inspires some of you to polish your bicycle bell and go pedalling around Europe, here are some excellent ideas for cycling holidays in France. Continue Reading →
New Zealand: A boating adventure in the Marlborough Sounds
The Marlborough Sounds is a beautiful part of New Zealand that I had never properly explored before so when friends invited us to spend a few days on their boat Continue Reading →
Wandering in Wilsons Promontory National Park, Australia
Wilsons Promontory National Park is one of Australia’s natural treasures and a place the locals like to keep to themselves. This pristine wilderness on the southernmost tip of the state Continue Reading →
Malaysia: Is climbing Mount Kinabalu worth it?
Climbing Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Malaysian Borneo, is a popular experience for travellers visiting Malaysia. Tens of thousands of people reach the summit each year, from teenagers to Continue Reading →
New Zealand: A day trip to Rangitoto Island
It’s hard to miss Rangitoto Island when you visit Auckland. It forms part of almost every view you’ll see, its broad, volcanic shape draped gracefully along the horizon of the Continue Reading →
Australia: Visiting Darwin’s Crocosaurus Cove
Burt is a one big crocodile, in fact one of the biggest on the planet. He’s an 85-year-old prehistoric monster, star of films like Crocodile Dundee and Rogue. And he’s Continue Reading →
India: All aboard the Kangra Valley Railway
While India rushes headlong into the future, the Kangra Valley Railway remains suspended in the past, a branch line back to a quieter, gentler India. The little train sways through Continue Reading →
Africa: The best safari holiday ideas
Whether you want to travel from the Cape to Cairo, or enjoy a classic luxury safari holiday in east Africa, safari holidays give you an unparalleled opportunity to see African Continue Reading →
Wandering Kiwi’s 2017 Travel Highlights
Although I never feel like I’ve done enough travel, looking back over my 2017 travel highlights the Wandering Kiwi family had a great year! It’s important to take a moment Continue Reading →
The ultimate one-month New Zealand trip itinerary
Here is my ultimate one-month New Zealand trip itinerary. I have included a mix of the main attractions and places that will not appear on a travel agent’s New Zealand Continue Reading →
Italy: Hiking the Alta Via 4 in the Dolomite Mountains
I’ve just got back from hiking in Italy – the Alta Via 4 long distance hiking route in the Dolomite Mountains to be precise. Gorgeous scenery, challenging hiking, exciting via Continue Reading →
Italy: Planning a hike in the Dolomites
After two amazing hiking trips in the Italian Dolomite Mountains, I want to share some thoughts, tips and ideas for planning a hike in the Dolomites, one of Europe’s best Continue Reading →
Myanmar: Wandering in Bagan
This isn’t a ‘top 10 temples you must see in Bagan while spending three full-on days touring’ post. I definitely have some recommendations for Bagan temples to see but the Continue Reading →
Nepal: Trekking that supports porter communities
I recently watched an amazing film from the Kendal Mountain Film Festival about Nepal trekking. But it wasn’t about western trekkers. Rob Fraser’s i Porter documents his experience on a Continue Reading →
The ultimate Australia travel guide
Welcome to my ultimate Australia travel guide! From the baking deserts of the ‘Red Centre’ to the tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia has something for every traveller. Whether you want Continue Reading →
Essential tips for planning Myanmar travel
Now that I’m back from my Myanmar trip I’d like to share a few tips for planning Myanmar travel that I learnt along the way. To make sure you have Continue Reading →
Our Morocco Sahara desert adventure
Marrakech was a pleasure but I wanted the Wandering Kiwi family to get out of the city for a real Morocco desert adventure. It felt important to see something of Continue Reading →
Kyrgyzstan: The ‘Central Asian hospitality ambush’
It was one of those moments in travel when you stop being a tourist and become a tourist attraction. On the way back from a trek in the Kyrgyzstan mountains Continue Reading →