My Big Adventures
Currently: kiteboarding Western Australia
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Recent Articles
Sailing 101 on the Wild Goose
Learned something new today … In an effort to gain sailing experience Thomas and I went out to sea for a few days with Wild Goose Sailing Expeditions. We sailed from Waiheke and surrounding small islands to Auckland. Australian Captain Jamie and his partner Lisa along with Tane (the baby on board) live on the […]
My new kite!
I bought my first kite at KBA (Kiteboarding Asia) in Thailand at a much cheaper price than I could have bought anywhere else in the world. I bought my board second hand in New Zealand through trademe.co.nz. The seller was a local Kiwi who surprised me by selling me the board for $50 less than the final […]
Surfing Waiheke Island
A few days before we left Sydney I logged into Couchsurfing.org to find a place to stay in Auckland. I don’t normally know where I will be sleeping when I arrive in a new place, but it is necessary to plan ahead when attempting to couchsurf in bigger cities as hosts book up quickly. My […]
Sweet As in New Zealand
Beautiful view of Matiatia Wharf taken during a scenic hike of the western end of the Waiheke Island (north island New Zealand).
My next adventure … wherever the wind blows!
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore… Dream… Discover. – Mark Twain My next big adventure … sailing to the […]
GBF: How I missed my flight with a 3 hour layover
THE GOOD I emerged from my meditation retreat feeling relaxed, calm, and focused. Before I began the retreat I had no idea where my skirt would take me next. I was considering a few very different options, unsure of which was best. After seven days of silence and meditation my head was much clearer and […]
Bootcamp for the mind: Dipabhavan Meditation Retreat
In our Western culture we give so much time and attention to taking care of our bodies but how often do we take time to care of our minds? Just as it is important to exercise our body to be strong so that we won’t get injured by life’s falls – a well trained, calm […]
To save a buck
When I backpacked through SE Asia in 2008, I didn’t always take the cheapest route. I guess you could have called me a “flashpacker” as it was common for me to pay a few extra bucks for added comforts like and air conditioned room. But times have changed and these days I am always looking […]
GBF: Kite Crasher
After learning the basics of kitesurfing in Lancelin, I decided to follow my Swiss friend’s Kite Trail to Thailand and practice kiting in a new location. We spent three weeks in Hua Hin kiting when the wind was good and exploring the surrounding areas by motorbike on the not so windy days. Because I had already […]