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Returning to New Zealand after a twelve-month backpacking trip around the world, Liz started a podcast with her teenage son, Sonny.
They talked about all things travel and living in New Zealand with teenagers.
She told others that the podcast was designed to help other parents with teenagers.
But that wasn’t entirely true.
It was her way of legitimately sticking her nose into her son’s business while she slurped lots of green tea.
When Sonny finally grew tired of spending his days recording conversations with his ma, Liz roped her long-suffering husband, Brian, onto the show.
The couple now records weekly videos on YouTube about life in New Zealand and other very cool stuff.
They like to drink wine and chew the fat. They talk about life, travel, kids, money, being British and living in New Zealand.
Our Latest Podcast Episodes
Homeschooling Schedule 2020. The Right Way & The (Disastrous)
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Why do you need a homeschooling schedule? Because without one you will spend your days wandering from one project to another. Feeling extremely busy but accomplishing very little, if anything, at all.
How strict does the home-schooling schedule need to be?
Strict enough to keep everyone happy but not too strict that you become a slave to the schedule.
Staying Positive In Lockdown (It’s Not All Worm Sh*t) PODCAST #20
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[dropcap]Y[/dropcap]esterday, at 12pm, New Zealand went to level 4 and as such, the entire country is currently in lockdown for (a minimum) of four weeks.
Saying it and doing it are two different things.
When you are going about your daily life, walking to work and drinking coffee in cafes with buskers outside, the idea of spending a month with the same people behind closed doors seems somewhat of a novelty.
It wouldn't be too bad, you think to yourself.
And then it starts.
How Old Is Too Old To Travel? Travel PODCAST #19
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[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ow old is too old to travel?
You know how when you get to a certain age, and you suddenly start 'playing on it?'
"Ohh I couldn't possibly take the bins out - I'm far too old for that."
Or
"Don't ask me to hold the dog down while you cut her toenails - I'm getting on a bit. I can't kneel for long."
Well, this weeks guest made me feel like a right old fake.
He put me in my place and showed me that you are as old as you feel.
Visiting New Zealand From America. Tell Us The Truth. What Did Ya Think?
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It's easy for me to bang on about how wonderful New Zealand is - my family and I have been living here for the last ten years and although the country has its pros and cons, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. I adore living in New Zealand and will always bore anyone who will listen.
So yes. I probably am a bit biased.
So we thought we'd give you a treat...
12 (Brilliantly Effective) Tips on How to Avoid Jet lag
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Jet lag. Is there anything worse than finding yourself wide awake at 3 am with the dreaded jet lag? Pacing around the house like a deluded tiger, trying to decide whether it would be best to watch TV or clean the cutlery drawer out?
In this week's podcast, Sonny and I talk about jet lag and a few proven ways in which you can avoid it.
And no.
My suggestion wasn't to get as drunk as possible on the plane thank you very much. I am far too sophisticated and grown-up for that.
Fun Things To Do in Charleston, SC. PODCAST #16
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Last year my husband and I took our two kids ( teenagers age 16 and 13) to Charleston, SC for a long weekend.
But.
There was a catch.
As always we were on a budget (nothing new there then ) and I must admit, I was somewhat worried as to whether we'd be able to make our money stretch.
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