Artists Niko Leyden and Kemi Whitwell, creators of collectable ‘Mini Huts’, are seeking journal entries, sketches and paintings from trampers for their new project, ‘Bush Craft’. The duo will compile handwritten notes and artwork into a small anthology, a creative snapshot of the backcountry. “We hope trampers will get involved by taking a sketchbook on […]
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Samantha Mythen
Walk Shorts writer Samantha Mythen is currently adventuring around the world, writing, hiking and cycling. She studied law but is now a journalist. She has worked for RNZ and freelanced for global publications, including Japan Today.
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