Author Archives: Alive and Trekking

Sunny side up

After a long drive from Christchurch, we finally arrived in sunny Wanaka! It’s a small town that is gaining heaps of popularity as a quieter alternative to Queenstown. I hope it doesn’t gain too much popularity and thus risks turning into a second Queenstown. That would be a shame for this cute little town. WeContinueContinue reading “Sunny side up”

En route

Continuing our way south en route from Christchurch to Wanaka, we drove through amazing scenery with vistas for days! Beautiful! I don’t really have that much to say about these photos, haha. We didn’t stop for very long, because we wanted to reach our destination at a reasonable hour. Even though we had taken plentyContinueContinue reading “En route”

Mt. Aspiring N.P.

Nature is one of my favourite things ever. And the older I get, the more I need it. A prime example of stunning nature is Mt. Aspiring N.P., New Zealand. I haven’t even scratched the surface of exploring this area and I’m already simply blown away! ❤

Fjällräven Trekker Event

A few weeks ago, I received an invite to a Fjällräven Trekker Event at the Fjällräven Brand Center in Amsterdam. I thought it would be good fun, and a cool way to meet like-minded outdoorsy folks, so I decided to go. The Trekker Event was last night. I was exhausted from very hectic times atContinueContinue reading “Fjällräven Trekker Event”

Preparations

It’s almost June, so I’d better crack on with my preparations for the Vasaloppsleden in July! I’m so excited to be hiking this trail, but at the same time my head’s not completely in the game yet. It will come, I’m sure of it. Once I sniff that wonderful outdoor smell, once I’ve set footContinueContinue reading “Preparations”