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    Campervans,  New Zealand

    Ultimate Cost Guide To Buying A Campervan In New Zealand

    If you’re coming to New Zealand to travel and thinking of buying a campervan, you’re probably wondering: how much does a campervan cost to buy in New Zealand? I remember when I was planning my trip to New Zealand and I googled this very question myself! I was hoping for an answer to tell me…

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    Campervans,  New Zealand

    Everything You NEED To Know Before Buying A Campervan New Zealand

    Have you always wanted to live the van life dream in New Zealand? Like many of you, I always had a plan to come to New Zealand and buy a campervan. I remember meeting a backpacker about ten years ago. He told me about his campervan adventure in New Zealand. He travelled in his campervan…

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    Campervans,  New Zealand

    New Zealand Campervan Types Guide With Pros & Cons (incl. Photos)

    Are you looking to buy a campervan for travelling in New Zealand but aren’t sure which model would suit you best? This post will give you an idea of the different campervan types and vehicle makes and models which would be suitable to buy for travelling in New Zealand. My partner Fiachra and I started…

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    Campervans,  New Zealand

    6 Places To Find Secondhand Campervans For Sale | New Zealand

    Are you wanting to buy a campervan for travelling in New Zealand? If so, you’re probably wondering where is the best place to look to find secondhand campervans for sale in New Zealand. My partner Fiachra and I started searching for a campervan to buy as soon as we arrived in New Zealand. It was…

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    House & Pet Sitting

    5 Purrfect Reasons To Become A Cat Sitter

    Are you thinking of reasons to become a cat sitter? Being a cat sitter is so much fun – snuggling cute kitties all day, playing with them and giving them lots of treats. As an animal lover, it is the best job in the world! Believe me, I’ve sat cats in the UK and New…

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    Japan,  Working Abroad

    5 Amazing Aspects Of Japanese Working Culture According To An Expat

    In this post, I share with you five amazing aspects of Japanese working culture from the perspective of an expat. I worked in Japan for two years on the JET Programme as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT). As a foreigner working professionally in Japan, I learned a lot about Japanese working culture. I was amazed…

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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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