Oceania
Travel destinations in Oceania & the Pacific
Up in the air – a hot air balloon flight in Canterbury, New Zealand
The air feels cold and the only thing we see when we slide open our camper door is darkness. It has been a short but quiet night. Too quiet actually,…
Screensaver paradise: Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Eyes open. Eyes closed. Am I dreaming? I blink my eyes once again. It is still there. I had not imagined that a place like this could actually exist. Of…
An up-close encounter with the majestic Humpback Whale in Australia
Water sprays hit our faces while the boat rocks in the ocean waters. The wind makes not only the hairs on my hand stand straight – it is the first…
Set sail to the whitest h(e)aven and explore the Whitsunday Islands
As the sail catches wind, we take up speed and slide through the blue waters. The curved sails reduce our sunshine spot on the deck a bit, but trading the…
Exploring the Marovo Lagoon
Our trip to the Marovo Lagoon took us completely off the grid. Getting here is not easy, but worth all the money and effort.
Hiking in the Australian Outback: red dirt and wild flowers
Sleeping under a sky full of stars The air is dry and cold, the sky full of stars. The wood gathered and chopped earlier today crackles in the fire in…
Defying Mount Doom
“There we are. Has everyone filled out their names, nationality and phone number on the form?” In front of us is a brisk New Zealand woman – sturdy boots, outdoor…
Saying “hi” to a turtle in the Great Barrier Reef
My eyes wander over the horizon. The ocean seems unending as it reaches as far as my eyes can see. Turquoise and dark blue colours in the water, clear blue…
On an absolute h(e)igh(t) – Mount Cook, New Zealand
My eyes feel watery of utter happiness, my mouth’s agape in wonder, my heart is thumping excitedly. I hear the roaring sound of the propellers and feel goose bumps on…
