Ice, History, and Unexpected Connections in Riga
On January 16, 2026, I boarded an Air Baltic flight to Riga. I expected a…
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Gravity, Mud, and the Green Tunnel: 46 Days Sprinting Through New Zealand
They say New Zealand is a slow country. They say you should rent a campervan,…
New Zealand Part 8: The Cargo Van Diaries and the Concrete Canyon
Region: Tasman, West Coast, AucklandTravel Dates: December 25 – December 31 Christmas morning in Christchurch…
New Zealand Part 7: Iron, Mud, and the Art of Improvisation: The Wettest Week
Region: Haast Pass, Rees Valley, Arrowtown, ChristchurchTravel Dates: December 18 – December 24 The Department of Conservation…
New Zealand Part 6: The Green Tunnel and the White Ridge: Walking the Spine of the Island
Region: Fiordland, Wanaka, Mackenzie BasinTravel Dates: December 9 – December 18 There is a saying among hikers…
New Zealand Part 5: Gravity, Keys, and the Sound of Silence: A Trust Fall into Fiordland
Region: Queenstown, Fiordland, The Catlins, OtagoTravel Dates: November 30 – December 8 The plan was elegance. Standing…