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Hi, I’m Sharon Evans. Through this blog, I share stories from my journeys around Aotearoa New Zealand and the world—moments of discovery, courage, and connection with nature. Here you’ll find inspiration, insights, and real experiences to guide you in living adventurously while building confidence and self-trust every step of the way.

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Shambhala: Becoming Guardians of the Wild

The possum trap had been sprung again. I knew before I even reached it. The pigs had already been, leaving only a smear of fur and disturbed leaf litter as evidence.

Fifteen possums in the first month. This is what conservation actually looks like at Shambhala, our off-grid property deep in the Coromandel bush: unglamorous, methodical, and quietly extraordinary.

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Hi, I’m Sharon Evans. I help people explore the world and themselves, sharing adventures and reflections that inspire confidence, curiosity, and courage.

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