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New Zealand

800days later... & our HONEST opinion on NZ

April 20, 2017

With great sadness we state that New Zealand was not what we expected.
More to it than the 'Safe Haven' it is advertised as, we do not wish to badmouth Aotearoa, but hope to raise awareness

When a DREAM, turns into a NIGHTMARE   (Part I)

December 10, 2016

It will never happen to me, it will never happen to me... Sometimes, things don't always go as planned.

Read how 4 minutes changed our dream into a living NIGHTMARE!

Finally off to the South Island!

September 14, 2016

And after 7months on the North Island, on Sunday we catch the ferry to the South Island - hopefully leaving all our bad luck behind us...

What you need to know when buying a car in NZ

August 22, 2016

A little guide to help you understand how things work and finding the right car, including WOF, Registration, Insurance,

etc...

Australia

Australian Slang - Speak like a true Ozzie!

August 29, 2016

It's Australian, and not English!

A few words which might help you when travelling around Australia!

General

Investing in Memories, not Materials

November 8, 2016

We were called stupid for leaving our well-paid jobs, not getting married, and buying a house. Saved-up money down the drain, instead of investing in our future. But isn't traveling still an investment in memories we will cherish together?

The Unlucky Backpackers

August 23, 2016

It's not just rainbows and butterflies, and although people tell us we are on 'vacation, it has it's moments. To a point sometimes when you will be on the verge of breaking...

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