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Christmas Abel Tasman
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How We Afforded To Live and Travel in New Zealand for 2 Years

In August 2019, Nick and I left for our Working Holiday Visas in New Zealand. We read and read and read, but it was hard to know what to expect. Here are some insights into how we afforded to live and travel in New Zealand for 2 years. Save Before You Travel Have Enough Saved …

Christmas in New Zealand
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What it’s Actually Like to Live in New Zealand as a Foreigner During Covid-19

A tale of international love, life abroad, mental health, and adventure in its purest form.  The Complexities of Living Abroad When I post photos of myself smiling in breathtaking landscapes and share exciting travel anecdotes on social media and my blog, that’s only a tiny snippet into my world here in Queenstown. And that’s only …

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Settling in New Zealand and Exploring Auckland

The journey from Santa Barbara, CA to New Zealand was surprisingly short and sweet. After getting 6 hours of sleep on the plane and watching a man storm down the aisle having a meltdown because his wife moved seats away from him (think Kristen Wiig in Bridesmaids but less funny and more concerning), the 13-hour …