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Hi, I'm Liz, and I got my first taste for traveling when I was 16 years old. On my own, 10 years and 50 something countries later, my wanderlust has only grown and the list of countries I want to visit longer.

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New Zealand’s Brewster Track has blown up online

New Zealand’s Brewster Track has blown up online over the past few years, and for good reason, it’s stunning. But it’s also a lot tougher (and riskier) than it looks in those pretty, viral posts.

@nzmountainsafetycouncil has just dropped their official Brewster Track safety video, and it’s a must-watch before you go. It breaks down what the track’s really like, from the unbridged river crossing to a steep steep STEEP climb, and why heading past the hut towards the glacier isn’t a good idea for the average tramper.

If Brewster’s on your bucket list, do yourself a favour and watch this first. You’ll still get the epic views and make it home safe. Be prepared.

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#PlanMyWalk #NZMSC #BrewsterTrack #MakeItHome and thanks to my good friend @erica.clapp for some of these 📷

Home is where the slippers are, even when home hap

Home is where the slippers are, even when home happens to be a ship in the middle of nowhere @glerups_nzaus. So cozy!

My Glerups, made from New Zealand wool (where I live) and shaped by Danish design (where I work - Greenland), are the perfect mix of warmth, simplicity, and good design. Many expedition guides and passengers rock Glerups onboard. They’re the perfect ship shoe, especially in polar places. I have so many pairs now; it’s a bit of a problem!

From Aotearoa to Arctic, they’ve earned their sea legs like me. No boat barfing in over a decade ✊

Pastel September sunrises in northwest Greenland ❤️

Feeling confident traveling solo isn’t about bei

Feeling confident traveling solo isn’t about being fearless. It’s about being prepared, smart, and unapologetically yourself.

From doing your homework (yes, Google the heck out of that country) to packing like a pro (bring a power bank, always), and trusting your gut on everything from quirky hotels to tricky transit, solo travel is about knowing you’ve got your own back. And for those “what if and oh crap” moments like a lost bag, the canceled flight, or the unexpected sprained ankle, I always rely on @southerncrosstravelinsurancenz. Travel insurance = my ultimate safety net. It’s saved me so many times.

Being on your own isn’t scary. It’s freeing. You get to explore at your pace, celebrate your wins (even if it’s just figuring out the local bus system on the first try - kill me), and discover a little more about yourself along the way. So pack your courage, trust your instincts, and let the adventures come. Solo travel is amazing, and a little preparation (and Southern Cross Travel Insurance too) makes it even better.

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A memorable night sailing through the sea of icebergs that encircle Ilulissat in western Greenland 💚

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Who is Young Adventuress?

Hi, I'm Liz, and I got my first taste for traveling when I was 16 years old. On my own, 12 years and 50 something countries later, my wanderlust has only grown and the list of countries I want to visit longer. After living in Spain for the past few years and returning home for a stint, I then quit my job and moved to New Zealand and I've been here ever since. Follow my misadventures as I wander, eat, and photograph my way around the world

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