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What is risk without reward? Does such a thing even exist? Even the most reckless of risks comes with some promise of personal gain—unless, of course, the reward is intended for others. Such an altruistic… Read more
Learning a vocation is reasonably common for most, dedicating oneself to earning a qualification before pursuing a career in the field of choice. On the other hand, having one passed down is rare. Being born… Read more
What is passion? Is it a quest for wealth, where all other facets of life pale in comparison? Or could it be more? Perhaps loving something enough to create a life focused on caring for… Read more
Nature’s imperfections – wild, unruly, unpredictable. Plans have no place somewhere truly untouched; the environment shapes itself. Pristine nature, the result of time and consequence, is beyond replication. Nature’s imperfections are perfect. Looking for… Read more
Tucked in amongst a magical forest surrounded by snowy mountain tops lies a place for weary adventurers to lay their heads. It is a place where all who enter are met with a smile, where… Read more
Glacier Valley Eco Tours There’s a fine line between seeing and experiencing. To walk through a rugged, living landscape is exhilarating. To delve below the surface is sublime. Guidebooks have their place, but… Read more
White Heron Sanctuary Tours Whataroa There’s a lot to be said for being original. To be the first and the only, to be a guardian of something special, to find passion in something and… Read more
Lush, Jurassic rainforest surrounds a still kettle lake. The deep, tannin colour transforms the water’s surface into a reflective expanse, mirroring a mountainous valley of ice and snow. Dawn is breaking on Lake Mapourika. Soon,… Read more
