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Living In New Zealand. 20 Useful Tips To Stop You Looking Like A Muppet
I have been living in New Zealand with my family for the past ten years, and only now am I finally learning how things work. The lingo, the customs, the fact that you don’t moan about the weather.
Couchsurfing. How To Travel The World For Free. PODCAST #005
This week, the podcast focused on Couchsurfing. We recently backpacked around the world with our kids for a year. Our budget was approx $75 a day for the four of us – which wasn’t easy considering we have two gannets as teenagers.
At Last. A Natural Deodorant That Actually Works On My Stress Sweat.
or years I've tried to use natural deodorants. Admittedly, I did it to make myself feel better about the environment and to trick people into believing that I am a chilled out hippie who only drinks cabbage water and never shouts at her kids. If...
28 Things NOT To Do In Japan (so’s not to look like a complete wally)
Be careful in Japan. It can catch you out. My family and I spent a month backpacking around Japan and we learned a lot about the things not to do in Japan (and sometimes those lessons weren't pretty hence the reason for me sharing this with you!). You can find lots of...
5 Things To Do in Japan (That Won’t Leave You Broke)
You cannot visit Japan and do what every other tourist does. You just can't. It's against the law, and I won't let you. If you are looking for cheap or inexpensive things to do in Japan, you have a sense of adventure, don't mind heights and want to experience a...
PODCAST. Part Two. How to Deal With Rejection When All You Want to Do Is Bawl Your Eyes Out #004
Episode four (part 2) of the It’s a drama podcast was a tough one for both Sonny and me. This week we discussed the consequences of rejection from friends, how to deal with rejection and we also touched upon cyberbullying.