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My guest today is Naomi Arnold – a New Zealand journalist and writer who not only hiked Te Araroa, the country’s long-distance trail, but also wrote a wonderful book about her journey: Northbound.

In this episode, we talk about what it means to walk the length of Aotearoa, how her hike stretched across nine months, and what it was like to experience Te Araroa mostly on her own. Naomi shares her reflections on the trail, the challenges she faced, and the deep connection she developed with the landscape and people along the way.

August in Neuseeland – einerseits Winter und nicht ans Wandern zu denken, andererseits öffnete aber am 01.08.2025 die Registrierung für einen Thru-Hike auf Te Araroa, dem 3000 km langen Weg durch Aotearoa Neuseeland. Neu in diesem Jahr ist, dass mit der nun verpflichtenden Registrierung ein Beitrag in Höhe von 1350 NZD von ausländischen Thru-Hike-Aspirantinnen und Aspiranten entrichtet werden muss. Dieser Betrag beinhaltet die Registrierungsgebühr und den sogenannten Trailpass, der es erlaubt, in den zahlreichen Hütten des DOC (Department of Conservation) und auf dessen Campsites entlang des Trails zu übernachten.

Jan Bakker is my guest today. He is not just an adventurous spirit and hiker but also the person behind the Pamir Trail that crosses Tajikistan. I’m happy to have him on the show today for many reasons: I am very curious about the Pamir Trail and what it takes to create a trail in Central Asia. I am also looking forward to hearing more about Jan’s story, as he is a very experienced traveler and an outdoor person.