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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
“Autumn…the year’s last, loveliest smile.” ~ John Howard Bryant Winds of change gently kiss the West Coast, soft and calm, bringing stillness. A shortening of days subtly closes the gap between the rising and setting… 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
“Te tiro atu to kanohi ki tairawhiti ana tera whiti te ra kite ataata ka hinga ki muri kia koe. – Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.” The… Read more
Flash, Bang, Wallop – What a Picture! Geoff Marks The unrivalled diversity of the natural landscapes in the Glacier Country region of New Zealand’s West Coast make it a Mecca for photographers. With an ever-changing… Read more
