Thoughts on our New Zealand Working Holiday Visa
I can’t believe the time has come to say goodbye to New Zealand. An entire year spent living here and now it’s come to an end. I remember when we first arrived and we spoke to a couple who...
Read This Before Buying a Van in New Zealand: How we made $3000 when Selling our Campervan!
Most of us, at some point in our lives, have had the urge to quit the 9-5 and go on the adventure of a lifetime. And if you’re reading this, you’re probably ready to make that dream into a...
The Truth about Van Life in Winter in New Zealand
As the weather is getting warmer down here in New Zealand, and spring flowers are starting to bloom, we've realised that can only mean one thing...we survived van life in winter. Yes, there were times when we would question...
Sunrise Hike to Roy’s Peak in Winter, New Zealand
When we were planning to come to New Zealand, there was one place we knew would be at the top of our bucket list. We’d seen the photos online and despite the fact that it would be a 6...
Plastic Free Van Life So Far
We’ve always been interested in sustainable living and our effect on the environment. But it’s funny how van life really makes you think about how much stuff you use and consume, every single day. The turning point for us...
Flying Over Mount Cook National Park
(click on the photos to see them in our shop) Since the first time we visited Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park we've been certain that it is our favourite part of New Zealand. I’m not sure if its because of...
What is ‘Home’
I think one saying that has always stuck with me other the years is “away is great but home is best” (but for me it’s the swedish version in my mums voice “borta bra men hemma bäst”) And it’s...
Exploring Milford Sound and Fjordland National Park
As the most popular tourist destination in New Zealand, and one of the wettest places in the world, we expected Milford Sound to be busy and wet. Instead we found ourselves surrounded by some of the most incredible landscapes...
A Few Thoughts on #Vanlife So Far
Before I go too deep into this, I'll just admit that I've only been living in a van for 15 days. But when trying anything new for the first time with the hope of doing it long term, I...
Meet Bill the Canoe
Meet Bill. He’s old, loves the outdoors (especially lakes), is very photogenic and almost 5 metres long. Bill is also made of wood and fibreglass and was handmade by a man called Mick in a garage in Ashburton, on...