New Zealand – Monika Sattler

20 Jan

An epic hike – How to get dropped right out of the parking lot

Posted 20. January 2014 By Monika Sattler

Last weekend I joined a few Kiwis for a tramping trip in the Fjordland – at least that was the plan. Reality was far away from it. A month ago, I...

15 Jan

A backpack and a bike and the horizon as the destination

Posted 15. January 2014 By Monika Sattler

When I left Dunedin 3.5 weeks ago with a small bag to explore the South Island of New Zealand, I did not anticipate that this would lead to an epic eight...

25 Dec

Week 2 in New Zealand

Posted 25. December 2013 By Monika Sattler

It has been almost 2 weeks since I have arrived in New Zealand. After a week in Dunedin (South east of the South Island) I started travelling West. A very welcoming...

23 Dec

A week in Dunedin

Posted 23. December 2013 By Monika Sattler

(Written Dec 18) I have been in Dunedin now for a week and it has been quite an adventure. Riding is excellent here. Hills after hills. Steep and relentless. Kiwis dont...