Walkabout Wanderer
Helping adventure travellers squeeze the most out of the world!Kathy the Walkabout Wanderer
Kathy is the face behind Walkabout Wanderer. In 2008 she went from package holidays to travelling solo around the world. Having visited over 60 countries, her passion is exploring the road less travelled and being immersed in different cultures.
In 2016, after quitting her job as a nurse she set off on a trip to discover more of the world. She discovered her passion for writing and love helping other people pursue their dreams of travelling. Her solo female adventure travel blog, Walkabout Wanderer was born.
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Slow travel means so much more to me than it used to. Discovering new places, different cultures and really getting to know the local people.
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Recent Posts
Wanaka Bike Tours: The Best Bike Rental In Wanaka
I love hiring bikes when I get to a new place, it's a great way to get around and get off the beaten track. I searched for bike rental in Wanaka and thanks to Wanaka Bike Tours, I got to really...
Via Ferrata in Wanaka With Wildwire
As I hang over the waterfall, I watch the water rush past me. I haven’t fallen, I have decided to do this for fun, in several places, on this via ferrata route in Wanaka, New Zealand to add a bit...
University travel: 5 ways students can globe-trot for free
You might assume that when you start university, you are committing to spending a good number of years in one single location, working hard to get that degree that can then open up all of the other...
World Expeditions: The Best Annapurna Hike Including Kopra Ridge
I had wanted to visit Nepal to go trekking in the Himalayas for a long time and finally I managed to get some time off my job in 2013. I knew which company I wanted to do the trek with, World...
New Zealand’s Best Franz Josef Glacier tour: Glacier Valley Eco Tours
As I sat at our picnic spot, with incredible views of the Franz Josef Glacier on New Zealand's South Island, I felt like I was on top of the world. However, I knew that the environmental impact of...
R&R Kayaks: Exploring the open sea in a Kayak Abel Tasman
As the paddle cuts through the clear blue sea, I glance down to see a penguin swimming through the waves. And that is not the only wonder of the sea that I will see today as seals, a stingray and...
10 Secrets to Finding Cheap Flights
Unfortunately, gone are the days when you can turn up at the airport and be guaranteed cheap flights to somewhere interesting. In fact, booking a flight at any point can be very expensive. For over the last 20 years, I have been mastering the art of finding cheap flights. With these 10 tips, booking cheap flights is made easier.
My Travel Videos
How to turn the back of a Nissan X-Trail car into a 2 person camping car in just a few hours. And the bonus is that anyone can do this. No frame building or converting the car needed. I believe that this is the best way you can convert a car into a camping vehicle