Author Archives: Alive and Trekking

Fudge & burgers

Ah, good ‘ol Queenstown. I still don’t know what to make of this place. I enjoy it, I like it, there is heaps to do, but it’s also very party-ish and touristy. Still worth a visit, I’d say and that’s exactly what mom and I did after driving down from Wanaka. There was a marketContinueContinue reading “Fudge & burgers”

Cardrona & Arrowtown

Let’s continue sharing the travels around New Zealand that my mom and I enjoyed! The next destination after Wanaka was Queenstown. It’s just a short drive between these two places so we decided to take the scenic Cardrona Road and make a stop in Arrowtown. Here are some photos from the stretch between Wanaka and Queenstown.ContinueContinue reading “Cardrona & Arrowtown”

Glow of summer sunlight

Early to late July I had a wonderful holiday, where I travelled through Sweden and Åland. It was amazing! Soon I’ll be going on another holiday, this time to Iceland. And in between I’m working and trying to get back into regular posting on my blog. I know I’ve been slacking and will be slackingContinueContinue reading “Glow of summer sunlight”

Mark Knopfler – Live at Ziggo Dome

Sunday June 23rd I went to a Mark Knopfler concert in the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. Dire Straits was one of those bands that we always listened to at home. Same as Phil Collins, by the way. This is the music I grew up with and still love so much. This is music to me.ContinueContinue reading “Mark Knopfler – Live at Ziggo Dome”

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This is my current computer desktop image. It’s a photo I took during an organised tour on the Matukituki River in Mt. Aspiring N.P, New Zealand. It’s an absolutely stunning area with two core ingredients: mountains and water!

Wanaka: a jetboating adventure and 4WD farm tour

I’d heard great things about the Matukituki Valley. A fellow backpacker on my previous trip to New Zealand had recommended it to me. I was keen on seeing this area for myself, so I booked a day tour this time around. The morning activity was a jetboat tour along the Matukituki River with Wanaka RiverContinueContinue reading “Wanaka: a jetboating adventure and 4WD farm tour”