Kristina Hußmann, born in the Ruhr region in 1994, is a trained media designer and studied communication design. She worked for DIE ZEIT in Hamburg for three years before setting off with her husband in October 2022 to walk the length of New Zealand. Today, Kristina Hußmann lives and works as a freelance graphic designer in Essen, combining her creative passion with the freedom to spend a lot of time in nature and on the move. She no longer does this only in the company of her husband, but also with her daughter, born in 2024, whom she wants to set an example of a life full of confidence and adventure. More about the author and her travels on Instagram (@overhills_undertrees).