How do you prepare for an adventure holiday?

From skiing getaways and hiking trips to intense Coast to Coast multi sport adventure tours, adventure travel is as much of a mental battle as it is a physical challenge.

In this episode of Trip Notes, join NZ Herald Travel Editor Stephanie Holmes and her writers Juliette Sivertsen and Maggie Wicks as they discuss their most active adventures in New Zealand and abroad, including the Jordan Trail and through Italy's Cinque Terre.

Listen to what went on behind the scenes of Stephanie Holmes' Adventure South Coast to Coast experience, a 243km trail in four days of cycling, kayaking and hiking. The Herald Travel team also discuss their favourite active adventures in New Zealand, the best international walks they've ever completed, and where they would love to pull on the hiking boots - or cycling shorts - next.

Read Stephanie's story, Pushing Through Tears, here:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/go-nz-a-coast-to-coast-adventure-is-the-perfect-challenge-to-end-2020/SY6CA52WTSPERLS37IQ5JTC32Y/

Find more great travel stories here: www.nzherald.co.nz/travel

Hosted by: Stephanie Holmes

Story narration: Juliette Sivertsen

Audio engineer: Adam Pomana

Guests: Juliette Sivertsen and Maggie Wicks

Social: Instagram and Facebook - @nzhtravel

Email: travel@nzherald.co.nz

Website: www.nzherald.co.nz/tripnotes

Thanks for listening!