• Start HERE
  • About Me
  • Where I’ve Been
  • Destinations
    • Switzerland
    • Europe
      • Balkans
        • Albania
        • Bosnia
        • Bulgaria
        • Croatia
        • Greece
        • Macedonia
        • Montenegro
        • Romania
        • Turkey
      • Caucasus
        • Armenia
        • Azerbaijan
        • Georgia
        • Kazakhstan
        • Russia
      • Central & Western Europe
        • Austria
        • Czech Republic
        • Estonia
        • France
        • Germany
        • Hungary
        • Ireland
        • Italy
        • Liechtenstein
        • Monaco
        • Netherlands
        • Poland
        • Spain
        • UK
      • Nordics
        • Denmark
        • Finland
        • Greenland
        • Iceland
        • Norway
        • Sweden
    • Asia
      • Central Asia
        • Armenia
        • Azerbaijan
        • Georgia
        • Kazakhstan
        • Kyrgyzstan
        • Tajikistan
        • Turkmenistan
        • Uzbekistan
      • Far East
        • South Korea
        • Japan
      • Middle East
        • Jordan
        • Oman
        • Syria
        • Turkey
      • South Asia
        • Maldives
        • Pakistan
      • South East Asia
        • Brunei
        • Indonesia
        • Malaysia
        • Philippines
        • Thailand
        • Vietnam
    • Africa
      • Kenya
      • Mauritius
      • Morocco
      • Seychelles
      • Tanzania
      • Zambia
      • Zimbabwe
    • Australasia
      • New Zealand
      • Pacific Islands
        • Palau
    • Caribbean
      • Antigua
      • Barbados
      • Cayman Island
      • St Lucia
      • St Vincent & the Grenadines
      • St. Kitts & Nevis
    • Central America
      • Panama
    • North America
      • Canada
      • Mexico
      • US
    • South America
      • Argentina
      • Bolivia
      • Brazil
      • Chile
      • Colombia
      • Uruguay
  • Traveling with Kids
Travel Muse Family
For all who share a love for travel
Syazwani Baumgartner June 13, 2017 New Zealand

Our journey across New Zealand’s north island

Our journey across New Zealand’s north island View Post
Share:
Leave a comment

Looking for something? Search here!

Subscribe here!

Hi, I’m Wani

At the age of 21, I set myself a crazy goal of visiting 100 countries before 30.

On the 11th of July 2014, I stepped foot in Kuwait, my 100th country, at the age of 28, pregnant with our first child.

Having been to 153 countries (as of July 2025), I am now experiencing a new form of travel sometimes with 3 kids in tow, if not solo or with a friend or my partner.

Join us on our many adventures as I hope to inspire all who share my love for travel.

Where I am currently

Basel

Read some of my popular posts here

  • I may have found Paradise

    I may have found Paradise

  • The nightmare we faced trying to buy carpets in Turkmenistan

    The nightmare we faced trying to buy carpets in Turkmenistan

  • Two Weeks in India

    Two Weeks in India

You might like to read these:

  • Salar de Uyuni – Bolivia’s famous salt flats

    Salar de Uyuni – Bolivia’s famous salt flats

  • Another day in Kyoto with amazing food

    Another day in Kyoto with amazing food

  • Swiss Yodelling Festival

    Swiss Yodelling Festival

FOLLOW ME

Where to next?

Playa del Carmen’s best kept secret – Punta Esmeralda

Playa del Carmen’s best kept secret – Punta Esmeralda

Why Turkmenistan is the strangest country I have ever been to

Why Turkmenistan is the strangest country I have ever been to

One Day in Medellin – Places You MUST Visit

One Day in Medellin – Places You MUST Visit

Diving and enjoying the sun in Barbados

Diving and enjoying the sun in Barbados

The nightmare we faced trying to buy carpets in Turkmenistan

The nightmare we faced trying to buy carpets in Turkmenistan

Chefchaouen – The blue mountain village in Northern Morocco

Chefchaouen – The blue mountain village in Northern Morocco

Inspired by Iceland

Inspired by Iceland

A Day Out in Nara and Kyoto

A Day Out in Nara and Kyoto

15 things you may not know about Uzbekistan

15 things you may not know about Uzbekistan

10 tips for traveling with kids

10 tips for traveling with kids

A day trip to Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go

A day trip to Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go

Our Easter trip exploring different towns on Lago Maggiore

Our Easter trip exploring different towns on Lago Maggiore

The Blue Lagoon – the reason I’ve always wanted to visit Iceland

The Blue Lagoon – the reason I’ve always wanted to visit Iceland

Whale Watching – 2 failed attempts, 3rd time lucky!

Whale Watching – 2 failed attempts, 3rd time lucky!

Snow tubing and more on Titlis – Engelberg

Snow tubing and more on Titlis – Engelberg

© 2026 Travel Muse Family
Theme Designed by pipdig