Jonathan David Gibson

Jonathan Gibson

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Stargazing in Lake Tekapo

Voted one of the best spots in the world to see the stars, Lake Tekapo opens a window to the rift that is the milky way.

If you want beautiful, tranquil serenity for a few days then Lake Tekapo is the perfect location. The turquoise waters of the lake nestled in the backdrop of ancient snow capped mountains make for one incredible sight. If you catch it on a sunny day like we did then the suns reflection from the lake is absolutely beautiful, but make sure you wait around for the sun to fall because the night time…

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Glenorchy, the gateway to Middle-Earth

Glenorchy, the gateway to Middle-Earth

Glenorchy is a small rural town 45 minutes away from the bustling streets of Queenstown. If you’re looking to escape to the wilderness for the day then this is the perfect getaway. It is picture perfect and the gateway to paradise. (more…)

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Queenstown Hill Walk

Queenstown is rich with activities to feed your adventurous souls but if you’re afraid of breaking the bank account then one of the best free things to do while you’re in town is hike the Queenstown Hill Walk.

The 1.5km trail takes you under and through pine forests before bringing you out at the peak. The 3 hour return trail is a moderate hike that slowly inclines as it makes its way up the…

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Backpackers Guide to moving to Queenstown

Backpackers Guide to moving to Queenstown

Queenstown is a small resort town resting on the shores of Lake Wakitpu nestled within a number of mountains. Everywhere you look looks like a something on a postcard, weather that’s the snowy tips of the mountains or the clear blue waters of the lake, either way, it is absolutely beautiful here. But even though it is the perfect place to feed your adventurous souls, it is a competitive popular…

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Road TripPart 4: Port Douglas - Brisbane

Road TripPart 4: Port Douglas – Brisbane

Distance:1,751.9 km

Port Douglas

Port Douglas is a resort town on the cora sea that is just breathtaking. There are so many things to do here for all types of budget. Heck, the drive from Cairns to Port Douglas ranks as our number one drive on our trip, trumping even the Great Ocean Road. It was just beautiful winding along the cost, looking out over the ocean! A must do if you’re visiting…

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Yurtshire Glamping

T H E  Y U R T S .

There are three yurts on the grounds as well as a communal wood-fire hot tub. All the yurts are situated well enough away from each other so that you can enjoy your privacy on the decking but close enough by to not make you feel like you’re completely alone in the woods.  They are furnished with enough beds to sleep up to four people; one fixed double bed and then two pull out…

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S Y C A M O R E G A P - N O R T H U M B E R L A N D

S Y C A M O R E G A P – N O R T H U M B E R L A N D

S Y C A M O R E G A P W A L K – N O R T H U M B E R L A N D

In the heart of Northumberland National Park sits one of the most famous trees in the entire county. Made famous by Kevin Costner in the opening scene of the 1991 blockbuster movie Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. The Sycamore tree, now know as the Robin hood tree grows in a dip in the hills alongside Hadrian’s Wall.

The hike begins at the…

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Don't go chasing waterfalls... #neverstopexploring (at Protestors Falls)

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It's not about where you are but who you're with!

“There is a pleasure in the pathless woods.” – Lord Byron

When I lie awake at night dreaming of the world and all the wonders within it, I picture myself surrounded by so many incredible opportunities and so many beautiful things, next to a buffet of exotic food and foreign beer. My heart beats faster as I think about all the incredible experiences I might one day accomplish. How i’m slowly but…

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You shall not pass! #travel #sunset #adventure #wanderlust #life #liveauthentic #love #livefolk #getlost #travelblogger #travelgram #australia #outback #farmlife #beauty #peace #nomad

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Can you point me in the right direction?

When you travel you have to learn, quickly I might add, to rely on yourself. You don’t have your friends to pick you up when you’re feeling down. You don’t have your family to guide you in the right direction when you loose your way. You might not have the luxury of understanding the language of the country you’re in, or the culture they follow. All you have is yourself, probably your iPhone, and…

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I live on a farm. WTF.

I’ve been living in Australia now for six months, in case you didn’t know, that’s half of my visa already up. That means I only have another six months to do everything I came here to do. Where has the time gone? When I think about it, It feels like i’ve been here a lot longer but I haven’t done even half of the things I came here to do. I got sidetracked making a life for myself. A good life…

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Committing to a life on the road.

We’re a generation of travellers. We love to travel and we love to tell people we’re doing it. You can’t scroll through your news feed on Facebook without coming across a check in your friend made during their weekend away or your neighbours annually ‘holiday booked’ status. No wonder it’s almost impossible to escape the thought of traveling.

We all want our lives to mean something. We all want…

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In six days I will be unemployed again. In six days I get continue living my dream. Life is beautiful. #adventuretime

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We walk the plank with our eyes wide open.

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The next few weeks are going to be hard as hell but my eyes are well and truly on the horizon! @nathanwakely Get ready because we're going on an adventure #travel #wanderlust #letsgosomeplace #adventure

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