Meet Rob Hutchings, a chiropractor during the week and a triathlete and marathon swimmer on the weekends. Rob faced hardship in his childhood with an abusive and alcoholic father and endurance sports became his sanctuary. We dive into the details of one of his most epic multi-day adventures as the first person to swim the Clutha River - 256 kilometers down New Zealand's biggest, most powerful and second longest river, from Lake Wānaka to the Pacific Ocean. He's now swum many of the South Island's lakes and rivers - Milford Sound, Lake Te Anau, Lake Tekapō, Waiau River, the Buller River, to name a few... Rob is on a mission to see as much of Aotearoa as possible while swimming, cycle touring or trail running. Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Request a signed copy of Rob's Book: The Downriver Nomad Follow Rob on Instagram: instagram.com/downriver_nomad/ Follow Rob on Facebook: facebook.com/rob.hutchings.142/ Follow Rob on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCLrTEAKTmygJW-6jxwPKzcQ Watch the Clutha River documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeIW6ioSHZA&t=1s Watch the Milford Sound Swim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ToVTEwwmbQ Read the Clutha River Swim Blog Post Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah Read the Blog: www.abigailhannnah.com

Pamela Edmondson used slow travel as a tool to get out of a panic disorder. She says, "slow travel found me." Pamela has lived a turbulent life, growing up in Lebanon, emigrating to the USA, and then booking a one-way ticket to Aotearoa. We exchange stories on what it's like to travel with anxiety and depression, because, "no matter where you go, there you are." Pamela shares how slow travel allows us to access the present moment, practice gratitude and reconnect with nature, others and ourselves. She shares helpful and practical tips for your slow travel journey, to step away from the fast-paced world and live in the moment. Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Pamela on Instagram: instagram.com/nutbrownrose_/ Follow Pamela on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@nutbrownrose_ Read Pamela's Blog: nutbrownrose.com How I got into Slow Travel: A story Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah Read the Blog: www.abigailhannnah.com

Alastair McDowell and Hamish Fleming set out to do something no one had done before. Mountaineers often summit New Zealand's 3000m peaks over their entire alpine career, but this pair climbed all 24 peaks in just 31 days. They even surprised themselves when they completed this feat - everyone said it would be impossible. Alastair and Hamish share advice for anyone that wants to start alpine climbing - join the university clubs, gain experience, find a mentor and get fit! We talk about the challenges of the human powered expedition and the moments that they cherished the most. Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Alastair on Instagram: instagram.com/alastairmcdowell/ Follow Hamish on Instagram: instagram.com/hamishfleming23/ Watch the trailer for Enchainment here Read about their expedition here Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah Read the Blog: www.abigailhannnah.com

Living in Marlborough, Mel White has the Nelson Lakes National Park on her doorstep. She shares about where her sense of adventure began - from annual holidays in the Mackenzie Region, to hiking Everest Base Camp and ticking off multiple hikes at her local Nelson Lakes National Park, including Angelus Hut and Parachute Rocks. Mel shares tips for solo hiking, photography, and some of her learnings along the way. Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Mel on Instagram: instagram.com/mel_whitenz/ Follow Mel on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@melwhitenz See Mel's photography work: www.melaniewhitecreative.com Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah Read the Blog: www.abigailhannnah.com

With an 11 week old baby and a 4 year old, Sonia and her husband walked Aotearoa's longest continuous track - the 85 km long Old Ghost Road. Sonia got into geocaching and hiking while in uni, and had her wedding at a DOC hut. She talks about all five days of the Old Ghost Road trail, with details on logistics, nappies, tantrums, how to carry kids, what to pack, how to stay dry when it rains, and how to keep a 4 year old entertained on the track! Sonia goes into detail and makes it feel like you’re right there walking with her. She shares advice for people that want to start hiking with kids and the various challenges at different ages. This episode is packed full of helpful information for parents or anyone wanting to hike the Old Ghost Road trail. Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Sonia on Instagram: instagram.com/backtothewildnz/ Follow Sonia on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@backtothewildnz Follow Sonia on Facebook: facebook.com/thesoniapolak Visit Sonia's Website: www.backtothewild.co.nz Blog post: Old Ghost Road with an 11 week old & 4yo! Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah Read the Blog: www.abigailhannnah.com

Anja Barugh is a half-pipe skiier who competed for Team New Zealand in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. She shares the journey from her first time on skiis at six years old, to moving to Wānaka, competing around the globe and qualifying for the Olympics. Anja talks about some of her adventures and mishaps along the way and what's coming up next for her. Anja also shares her advice for experienced skiiers and snowboarders that want to spend a season in Aotearoa, as well as helpful tips and tricks for newbies that want to give snowsports a go! Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Anja on Instagram: instagram.com/anjabarugh/ Follow Anja on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@anjabarugh Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah Read the Blog: www.abigailhannnah.com

Meet Greg and Lauren Cayford, the father-daughter duo that cycled 3,000 km from Cape Reinga to Bluff in 22 days. Following her battle with cancer a few years earlier, this was a daunting challenge for Lauren, and a test of her strength, fitness and endurance. The Tour Aotearoa is a bikepacking trip along some of NZ's finest cycling trails, including the Timber Trail, Waikato River Trail, Remutaka Rail Trail and West Coast Wilderness Trail. Spending an average of 8 hours a day on their bikes, Greg and Lauren soon had some unwanted hitch-hikers - Doyle the Boil and Cybil the Saddle Sore. They share their most challenging experiences, the joys of watching sunrise every morning and a heap of helpful tips for anyone that wants to follow in their tyre tracks. Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Lauren on Instagram: instagram.com/laurenrosecayford/ New Zealand Cycle Trails Website: www.nzcycletrail.com Tour Aotearoa Website: www.touraotearoa.nz Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah Read the Blog: www.abigailhannnah.com

She visited over 60 countries before she visited the South Island, but now Tegan is excited to call Aotearoa home and makes the most travelling on the weekends, with her cat Gatsby Le Chat and her dog Senna in tow. A Northland girl, Tegan shares all her best advice for anyone that wants to travel with their pets - the questions to ask your accommodation host, what to pack, pet-friendly activity ideas, the best region to start (spoiler alert, it's Taupō) - she shares it all. This episode is packed with tips, tricks and inspiration to encourage you to take your furry friends on your next holiday. Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Tegan on Instagram: instagram.com/heelstoheeledge/ Follow Gatsby on Instagram: instagram.com/gatsbylechatnz/ Follow Senna on Instagram: instagram.com/senna_the_bmd/ Follow Outdoor Baths on Instagram: instagram.com/outdoorbathsnz/ Read Tegan's Blog: www.heelstoheeledge.com Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah Read the Blog: www.abigailhannnah.com

When the pandemic disrupted Roscoe's travel company, he pivoted the business and created the Roady App. Pitching to investors at a shark-tank like situation with just an idea, Roscoe got the funding he needed to develop the app. Roscoe shares how he got to explore New Zealand and work with tourism boards, creating incredible content and ticking off bucketlist activities. The Roady App launched in 2022 with 400+ experiences to tick off. The best part is getting to compete with friends on the leader board and level up your travel game through earning all the badges. Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Roscoe on Instagram: instagram.com/roscoepricemoor/ Follow Roady on Instagram: instagram.com/roadynz/ Follow Roady on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@roadynz Download the app on the App Store here Download the app on Google Play here Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Read the Blog: www.abigailhannnah.com

Growing up on an isolated farm next to the ocean and hiking a lot as a kid, Shoshannah's life took a turn when she broke her back skiing in Canada. Post-lockdown in 2020, she found herself back in New Zealand travelling out of her stationwagon with a baby in tow. Shoshannah shares about her first overnight hike to Lake Marian in Fiordland - the breakthrough moment when she realised it's was possible to go hiking and camping with a baby. Now she lives in a bus (it's name is the Bee's Knees!) with a 3.5 year old toddler. We talk about hiking with kids, living on the road, having multiple income streams and coping with mental health. I'm convinced Shoshannah is superhuman and after listening to this episode, I'm sure you'll agree with me too. Psssstt. Make sure you listen right to the end for a surprise! Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Shoshannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoshannah.nz/ Follow Shoshannah on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shoshannah.nz Subscribe to Shoshannah's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsFY7wspnR1kQNxOj3dBVSQ Support Shoshannah on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34219813&fan_landing=true Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Read the Blog: www.abigailhannnah.com