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    Hikes & Walks,  New Zealand,  South Island

    10 Epic Glaciers To Visit In New Zealand

    In this blog post, we take a look at the 10 best glaciers to visit in New Zealand that are deserving of a spot on any explorer’s bucket list. New Zealand is a country renowned for its awe-inspiring landscapes and having the opportunity to visit glaciers is one way to experience New Zealand’s stunning natural…

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    New Zealand,  Working Abroad

    12 Best Paid Backpacker Jobs In New Zealand

    Thinking of travelling to New Zealand to work and wondering what are the best paid backpacker jobs in New Zealand? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, I will explain the best paid backpacker jobs in New Zealand, including how much you can expect to be paid per hour. Predominantly, we will…

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  • lauren viewing milford sound and lady bowen falls
    New Zealand,  Working Abroad

    3 Types Of Work Visas For Backpackers In New Zealand

    New Zealand is a really popular destination for backpackers to travel for work and play. Working as you travel will allow you to build up your funds so that you can keep traveling without worrying about running out of money! Currently, there are three different visas that allow backpackers and young professionals to work in…

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    Campervans,  New Zealand

    16 Must-Have Apps For Van Life In New Zealand

    In this post, I share my favourite apps for camper van travel and van life in New Zealand. These 16 must-have apps will help you with New Zealand travel, camping, navigation, fuel, activities & more. I’ve been travelling around New Zealand for almost 3 years now and during that time I have lived in my…

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    Camping,  New Zealand,  North Island,  Wellington

    The Best Freedom Camping Spots In Wellington City

    In this post, I share with you the best freedom camping spots in Wellington City. I will explain where you can park your campervan or car and sleep overnight and stay for free in your vehicle close to the city centre and attractions. Wellington is a friendly city for freedom campers. Two excellent ‘official’ freedom…

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  • lauren viewing te werahi beach at cape reinga in northland new zealand - unmissable north island experience
    New Zealand,  Working Abroad

    Pandemic Perks: Discovering New Zealand’s Hidden Gems As A Tourist For 3 YEARS!

    I’ve been a tourist in New Zealand since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Here is my experience. I arrived in Auckland on the 10th of March 2020. Like any other backpacker entering New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa, I was looking forward to travelling around the country while picking up a job here…

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Hello, I’m Lauren!

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Lauren is a travel writer from the U.K., specialising in maximising travel experiences on a modest budget. She’s been travelling for over 15 years and lived and worked in 7 different countries, including Scotland, New Zealand and Japan. She’s on a mission to inspire adventure and show you how to travel for longer, for cheaper and have more authentic travel experiences.
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