Hello and welcome to/back to our monthly newsletter, Looking back at May we realised how busy it’s been!! I just read out all of the things we’ve been up to to Jess and her response was “damn!”. We are loving life and have fully embraced the notion of slow travel: we are settled here in …
Our journey through New Zealand has seen us living, working and travelling around the glorious and scenic South Island. We have utilised the idea of slow travel, as we have spent a year and a half working our way around in various jobs. Our Working Holiday Journey Around the South Island of New Zealand November …
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Yes, we left the UK in October 2022 with a one-way ticket and yes, we didn’t really have much of a plan. But we certainly didn’t expect to extend our Working Holiday Visas and stay in New Zealand for two years… We only expected to be in this epic country for six or seven months. …
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Hello everyone! 2023 has been such a great year for us. We have learnt so much about travelling, each other, New Zealand, and so much more. Most of our time has been spent in New Zealand as we have working holiday visas, so we are living and working here. The notion of slow travel is …
Kia Ora! Welcome to our monthly travel adventure newsletter. Here we will share exciting updates, travel stories, what we’ve been up to and tips to fuel your own wanderlust! In This Issue A Warm Welcome Destination Spotlight Travel Tales Movember 2023 Travel Tips & Insights Upcoming Adventures A Warm Welcome From Jess & Ben Hello …
Greetings, Fellow Travellers, Friends and Family! This is the first edition of our travel newsletter, and the timing couldn’t be better: October marks one year since we left the UK. Here we will share exciting updates, travel stories, what we’ve been up to and tips to fuel your own wanderlust! Both of us have had …
We spent one night at Fox Glacier, where we successfully managed to view the famous glacier and unsuccessfully watched the sunrise at Lake Matheson. Despite having a lovely time here as part of our 10 day South Island road trip, we really want to go back and rectify our mistakes. When it comes to watching …
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Visiting the Cardrona Distillery was a highlight in our 10 day South Island road trip. Unsurprisingly, as lovers of food and wine, this place was always on our bucket list for when we came to Central Otago. Elegantly designed with extremely friendly, fun and enthusiastic staff- we are really glad we swung by! Situated …
Mount Cook (or Aoraki in Māori) is the tallest mountain in New Zealand- how could this beautiful and sacred spot not be on our list of places to visit on our travels?! As part of our 10 Day South Island Road Trip, Mt Cook was scheduled for day two. We had a great time here …
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Lake Tekapo! The first major stop on our 10 Day Road Trip of the South Island of New Zealand. Lake Tekapo is in the McKenzie Basin and lies near the Southern Alps. It is situated about three hours from Christchurch or Queenstown. Photos of the lake itself with its purple lupin plants are the most …
