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Kayaking among icebergs on Tasman Lake, New Zealand.

Iceberg kayaking on Tasman Lake, New Zealand

A kayaking tour on Tasman Lake, near Aoraki/Mt Cook, reveals the dramatic retreat of the Tasman Glacier over 25 years. Participants navigate icebergs that are melting and witness stunning scenery. The tour emphasizes safety and offers a unique experience of ice and nature, culminating in whiskey on the rocks.

kayaking, Mt Cook, New Zealand, South Island, watersports

Canoeing along the Berlin Wall

Paddling along the River Spree in Berlin shows where the city was once divided. Changes along the River Spree The River Spree acts as a barometer for what’s happening to Berlin. Every time I visit, the buildings alongside it look shinier, newer and more futuristic.…

Berlin, canoeing, Germany, watersports

Surfing on the St Lawrence River: Montreal’s La Vague à Guy

Deep inland, the Canadian city of Montreal has come up with an unexpected sport: River-surfing. Getting to La Vague à Guy Paddling out, it quickly becomes clear that this is no normal morning surf. For a start, the ocean is a long, long way away.…

Canada, Montreal, Quebec, surfing, watersports