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I Climbed A Glacier And I Liked It

Posted on January 6, 2018August 20, 2018by alisontheadventurer

After finishing Routeburn Track, I knew I had to start making my way up the South Island.  Next up.. Franz Josef Glacier!  Franz Josef is the steepest guided glacier in the world and one of only three glaciers in the world that descend into a temperate rain forest.  All three glaciers coincidentally lie on the […]

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Routeburn Track Made Me Cry

Posted on December 26, 2017August 20, 2018by alisontheadventurer

After I finished Milford Track, I vowed to myself, I would do Routeburn Track no matter what.  I planned on going to the DOC office the next day to see if any huts were available.  Luckily, I didn’t have to, as Joyce from the Idaho group was impaled in the leg by a tree trunk on […]

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How Milford Track Changed My Life

Posted on December 15, 2017November 5, 2021by alisontheadventurer

Milford Track is one of nine Great Walks in New Zealand.  It has been called “the finest walk in the world” and ends at Milford Sound which has been called the Eighth Wonder of the World.  It is 53 kilometers or 33 miles long and you have to reserve huts for this Great Walk well […]

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Keep Wanaka Weird

Posted on December 11, 2017September 19, 2022by alisontheadventurer

I’m officially on the North Island!  Wellington, to be exact.  I actually cried because I didn’t want to leave the South Island as I think I’m obsessed with it.. But, here is my very belated post from my trip to Wanaka. Before heading to Wanaka, I wanted to check out Glenorchy which is where some […]

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First stop.. Queenstown

Posted on November 20, 2017August 21, 2018by alisontheadventurer

I have officially been in New Zealand for 5 days.  To say I’m in love with the country would be an understatement.  I flew into Auckland and then directly to Queenstown, which is located on the South Island.  It is called “The Adventure Capital of the World” and with good reason.  Bungy jumping was invented […]

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Why Traveling Solo Is My Jam

Posted on November 15, 2017August 20, 2018by alisontheadventurer

We all have that one friend.  You know.. The one that takes 5 hours to get ready.  Or how about the one who is perpetually late?  Or even the one who never shows up at all and you secretly have them saved in you phone as “Flake of the Year”? This is the reason why […]

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Travel Wellness Hacks

Posted on November 11, 2017August 20, 2018by alisontheadventurer

Whenever I travel, health and wellness are my priority.  While I love seeking new adventures, I don’t like feeling like crap during them.  Here are some super easy travel wellness hacks you can bring with you on your next trip abroad! Four Sigmatic Mushroom Elixir These mushroom elixirs will help you feel your best even […]

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Backpacking Must Haves

Posted on November 6, 2017August 20, 2018by alisontheadventurer

I only travel with a backpack so having products that are dual purpose and leave only a small footprint are a must.  Here are my favorite backpacking must haves you should definitely try adding to your list!  Please note, I do not get paid to promote these items.  They are just honest product reviews that […]

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Alison Goes Down Under

Posted on November 5, 2017September 18, 2018by alisontheadventurer

I leave for New Zealand in a week and a half.  I am so excited because this country has been on my Bucketlist forever. I will be starting in Queenstown to adventure through the South Island and make my way up to Auckland via rental car.  Then, I will explore the North Island on the […]

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About me

Hi, I’m Alison!

I’m from the Bay Area, California with a passion for travel.  I love meeting new people, hiking beautiful trails and seeing things for the very first time.  I travel solo and carry just a backpack on all of my adventures.

Bucketlist

Namibia

Tanzania

Kenya

Guatemala

Belize

Nepal

 

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