by Nina Ragusa | Apr 24, 2019 | Adventure, New Zealand
The following article on hiking the Kepler Track is a guest post by Daniel. The Kepler Track is one of New Zealand’s most popular hikes. The 1 to 4-day trail takes hikers through the stunning landscapes of Fiordland National Park, one of the best places to visit in... 
by Nina Ragusa | Apr 24, 2019 | Adventure, New Zealand
Mount Cook (Aoraki) National Park is quite possibly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. And the best part about it is its accessibility. You’re stunned by the astounding scenery before you even make it within the boundaries of the National... 
by Nina Ragusa | Apr 17, 2019 | Adventure, New Zealand
I saw it. Finally! It was peeking out from just over the last hump in the ridgeline, I saw the bright red roof. It was the toilet. I wanted to collapse right there and cry tears of joy! I did it. I finally made it! Seeing the little red toilet when I did saved me.... 
by Nina Ragusa | Apr 12, 2019 | Adventure, New Zealand
*me sitting in front of the computer planning my next few days in New Zealand* Mountain huts in New Zealand, huh? That sounds fun! I’ve never stayed in a backcountry mountain hut before. Let me see, hmmm… Mueller Hut, Oh! This one sounds cool; I’m... 
by Nina Ragusa | Apr 4, 2019 | New Zealand
I had very little expectation of Mount Cook National Park. I did very little research (as I sometimes do, or don’t? when I travel.) And the quick Google image search revealed gorgeous photos of towering mountains topped with snow, glacial lakes, and a fantasy... 
by Nina Ragusa | Mar 31, 2019 | Adventure, New Zealand
If you’re thinking of hiking the Routeburn Track during your visit to New Zealand there are certainly some things to consider before taking on the trek! Should you do it in a day? Can you!? How do you get your car to the other side? Is one side better than the... 
by Nina Ragusa | Mar 24, 2019 | New Zealand
Milford Sound is acclaimed to be the most popular tourist destination in all of New Zealand, unofficially the 8th Wonder of the World, and is rated as one of the world’s top travel destinations. How many places in the world can say that? Not many, my friends,... 
by Nina Ragusa | Mar 16, 2019 | Adventure, New Zealand
What can I say, I guess hiking is just my life now? I’m not sure when it happened, but I’m pretty sure it’s all New Zealand’s fault. The best thing to do in New Zealand is take in its gorgeous natural beauty which I understood as, see all the... 
by Nina Ragusa | Feb 27, 2019 | Adventure, New Zealand
If you’re thinking of popping into Lake Tekapo for a day and heading off, I’m hoping this post will change your plans… There are plenty more things to do in Lake Tekapo than a simple snapshot of the opaque blue waters and then moving on to to the... 
Hi, friend! My name is Nina Ragusa and I've been climbing volcanos, basking on exotic beaches, and dabbling in new cultures since 2011. I work abroad and remotely to support my adventure travel addiction. Follow along if you're interested in getting work abroad to travel more. Mission: Live and work on all continents.