Adventure, Confidence and Life Stories
The Freewheeling Kiwi Blog
Explore authentic travel adventures, personal reflections, and practical tips to help you grow in confidence, embrace challenges, and experience the world more fully.
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.
Lake Waikaremoana Track - Great Walks Snapshot
As the boat started to plane I settled comfortably onto the seat to take in my surroundings while the dog, with his superior balance and having completed the journey dozens of times perched casually on the boat’s stern alongside the powerful 200HP Yamaha engine.
Cloudy skies with but the tiniest glimpses of blue dulled the summer’s day and added mystery to the deep indigo waters below. A huge bluff towered menacingly above us, foreshadowing the effort that lay ahead.
Hi, I’m Sharon Evans. I help people explore the world and themselves, sharing adventures and reflections that inspire confidence, curiosity, and courage.
Step into stories, insights, and experiences that show what’s possible when you embrace challenge and live adventurously.