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Sandflies or Gales. When IS The Best Time To Visit New Zealand?
If you asked most people when is it best to visit New Zealand? They would say right now. There is no better time to get on a plane and visit one of the most beautiful places in the world. New Zealand. From a Kiwi local to you, the adventurer, let me share...
Moving to New Zealand. The How’s, The Why’s & The Hoops.
This week’s podcast on moving to New Zealand is hosted by me, (Liz ) and my husband Brian.
We moved to New Zealand from the UK with our two kids in 2009 and have now been living in New Zealand as a family (our kids are now 18 and 15) for more than ten years.
Our reasons for leaving the UK to start a new life in New Zealand were personal and rather jumbled. It was a kind of ‘let’s give it a go’ decision and one which neither of us has ever regretted.
Not ever.
Bloody Hell. Travelling in India by Sleeper Bus. Podcast #11
I love you India, I really do.
I dedicated an entire India podcast on what it was like travelling in India for the first time.
No matter what time of day you ask me – regardless of whether my hormones are playing up or not. I will always tell anyone I meet that travelling in India for seven weeks – backpacking across your beautiful land with my kids was one of the best experiences of my life.
But bloody hell.
India. Is it as scary as everyone says it is? PODCAST # 010
After spending seven weeks backpacking around India with my kids (teenagers age 16 and 13) I thought we should do a podcast on the country (and put to bed the silly myths that surround visiting India).
When I told people that we were planning a trip to India the response was…let’s say colourful.
Some (mostly those who were born before the 1960s and had spent their youth discovering Asia on a couple of quid) encouraged us: ‘you’ll love it’ they said and went on to talk about the beautiful Indian beaches or the temples in Hampi.
But others weren’t so encouraging.
Planning a Trip to Italy. Mamma Mia! 21 (Embarrassing) Mistakes
Planning a trip to Italy can go one of two ways. Either you have a beautiful Italian long-lost relative who is more than happy to connect and fill you in on all the secret know-how's; someone who tells you what to do, where to go and what to wear in Italy. OR You...
Ireland Tips For Your First Visit. What To Fe*kin’ Expect.
Ireland. You've read the blogs and guide books, listened to the stories from your Great Grandfather who was born there, but what is Ireland really like? If you're traveling to Ireland for the first time, then you need some Ireland tips. Some real good old-fashioned...