Family Adventure Travel

Traveling with family adds an unpredictable dimension to the adventure. which demands grace, persistence, optimism, and lots of humor. All stories are dedicated to my wonderful kids, my partners in wanderings, and to my husband, who protects me from my over-enthusiasm.

A lot more stories to come. Enjoy!

Whanganui Journey – an experience of lifetime

Paddle your way in the shadows of towering river gorges that hold back thick native forest as you take on the Whanganui Journey. This 145km river trip is unique among the 9 New Zealand Great Walks that doesn’t involve “walking”. Gliding down the Whanganui River in a canoe or kayak is the only way to explore this extremely remote part of the North Island, the Whanganui National Park.

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Driving the scenic roads of New Zealand’s South Island

cliffs covered with green vegetation and ocean waves

South Island of New Zealand offers unparalleled pristine beauty – oceans to mountains and everything in between. Come along for driving down the West Coast scenic route and the across to east coast.

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15 best and unique festivals from around the world

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Festivals are the living history of our world intertwined with human experience. They give us a great opportunity to be a part of something larger and see how we fit into that big picture. Here is a list of 15 best festivals from around the world.

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Iceland’s Ring Road: the ultimate road trip

a red car on the dirt road in grass covered hills

Iceland’s Ring Road is one of the most magical road trips, where journey keeps getting exciting. Come along for 10-day drive to get some inspiration and create your own epic road trip to explore Iceland.

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Mongolian Altai Adventure – Climbing the Top of Mongolia

four hikers walking with backpacks on grassy meadow with snow covered mountains in the backdrop

Khüiten Peak is one of five peaks of Altai Tavan Bogd mountain and the highest peak in Mongolia. Here is the recount of a 5-day hike and climb to Khuiten Peak.

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Sham Valley Trek in Ladakh – the beginning of a grand love

Ladakh – the Land of High Passes – a high altitude desert of breathtaking mountains and beautiful people. Here is the story of how I fell in love with this barren landscape.

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