Joseph Pallante
An avid traveller, Joe enjoys spending time exploring the New Zealand countryside. In his spare time, he travels around in his campervan, writes about nature and how to live a frugal and sustainable lifestyle.
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Gemstone Beach and Lake Monowai
South of Te Anau towards Riverton, about halfway is Gemstone Beach. A hidden gem, this beach would have to be the most colorful shoreline I've ever walked. It's also the most distracted...
Abel Tasman, Kahurangi, and Life in the S. Island of New Zealand
From the end of February 2019, Bella and I would land in Christchurch, having flown in from Danang via Singapore. We had racked up enough frequent flyer points from our hotel stays...
Te Anau and The Kepler Track
The silver sky is reflected off the surface of Lake Te Anau. The wind shapes the ripples that quickly end at the grey stoned shoreline. A shag pokes it's head up and...
Milford Sound & Alpine Parrots
We left Getaway Holiday park in Te Anau on a cold and grey morning. Bella and I have gotten used to efficiently packing up all our belongings. We loaded Doris and cleaned...
Ever Feel Like You Were Born in the Wrong Country?
If like me, you were born in America, or another developed country, you come from an inherently privileged position. You have plenty of personal freedom, and you get to exercise this at...
Split Apple Rock – Tokangawhā
Off the northern coast of the S. Island of New Zealand is Tokangawhā aka Split Apple Rock, a geological rock formation in Tasman Bay. This popular tourist attraction was officially given the...
Te Puna o Riuwaka – Serene Green Getaway
I think one of the biggest regrets living in Abel Tasman all this time, is that it took this long to discover the Riwaka Resurgence (Te Puna o Riuwaka). This serene green...
Walking with Geese, Wekas, and Hiking to Apple Tree Bay
Walking across the sandy shore, the estuary is exposed at Sandy Bay. Bella and I took our shoes off and rolled up our pant legs as to not get our clothes wet....
Joseph Pallante
An avid traveller, Joe enjoys spending time exploring the New Zealand countryside. In his spare time, he travels around in his campervan, writes about nature and how to live a frugal and sustainable lifestyle.
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