If I were asked to describe what typical New Zealand people are like, the last word that would come to mind would be 'rugged'. Yet, apparently, according to the people on the washing line, this is a label that goes hand in hand with the folks down under. In this weeks show, Brian and I thought it would be fun to take four of New Zealand's national stereotypes and discuss whether we found them to be true...   Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our very exciting and growing community of New Zealand loving members! SIGN UP NOW! Typical New Zealand People. Just WHAT Are They Up To Down There? I can just picture it. A bearded bushman with a wild pig slung over his shoulder. Returning home to his wife (who is making scones with one hand and shearing sheep with the other). 'Throw that on the Barbie love and while it's cooking I'll neck a few tinnies with the boys...' Did I ever mention to you that, twelve years ago, I got cold feet about moving to New Zealand? It's true. I had visions of turning up to the country and finding men who spent hours drinking and polishing their fishing rods and women who wore blue overalls. Luckily I put my big girl pants on and went ahead with our plans. And while some things (like learning the New Zealand slang) took some getting used to, I am happy to say that I am yet to meet any troglodytes.     In this week's podcast episode Brian and I talk about: The Typical Kiwi Male. Kiwi Ingenuity and whether it still exists. Rugby, racing and beer. The Typical Kiwi Female.   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?   Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These Essential Life Skills? 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird?   Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes (Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What?   Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! 7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON!  Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)   Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify   

It's a Drama: The Real Family Travel Podcast.

Typical New Zealand People. 4 Stereotypes (That May Be Getting Old)

You'd think that after living in New Zealand for 12 years we'd have adjusted to the kiwi ways. And we have. To most things. But not all. We moved to New Zealand from England in 2009 and it was the best move that we have ever made. We have raised our kids in a country that embraces innovation and creativity, and have been warmly welcomed by the wonderful New Zealand people.  But. There are times when we are reminded that this is not Kansas. That we still need to work a little harder to truly fit in. Whenever these seven events show up in life down under, we realise that try as we may, we are still adapting to life in New Zealand. Here are the seven culprits that still baffle these two slow learning brits...   Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our very exciting and growing community of New Zealand loving members! SIGN UP NOW!   Living in New Zealand & STILL, We Can't Adjust To...   The second syllable thing. Ham. Real estate signs. House prices. The ten-second pause. Whitebait. Coffee.   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Foos in New Zealand. Will You Struggle With a Special Diet? Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes (Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What? Episode #6: Feeling Fear But Going On Regardless.   Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! 7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON!  Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)   Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify 

12 Years Living in New Zealand. 7 Things That Are (STILL) Baffling!

It's on days like this that I tend to reminisce. Go back in my mind ten years to when Brian was working in his plumbing and heating business and I was at home with kids, doing my best to provide them with a rounded education. Through my rose-tinted glasses, I see a calm and harmonious family who had a regular wage popping through the door every week. A life where the mother felt no need to put herself onto Youtube and make big fat mistakes in front of the world. And then I take the glasses off and wipe them. And I remember that fear was always present. There was the fear of some stuffing up my kid's life by homeschooling them. Fear of Brian drowning in the pool of stress that filled his fifty-hour workweek. Fear of using cling film when the whole world had adopted that rubbery Honeywrap organic stretchy stuff. Fear of doing things differently. Fear. Loads of fear. This week's podcast was made to inspire you. To encourage you to move forward with whatever it is you are doing. Even if (especially if) that thing is causing you to wobble and shake.  Last week a friend reminded me of the Mark Twain quote: Courage is not the lack of fear. It is acting in spite of it. Another quote that I shall be using often came from my husband, Brian Deacle Have courage. Trust in yourself. Enjoy. I know that you are going to love this episode. Let me know by leaving a comment on my blog or sending me a quick email at liz@itsadrama.com I read and reply to every single email. Would you like to hear more of these Behind The Scenes Podcasts? We would love it if, after listening to this podcast, you took the time to let us know your thoughts? Leave a comment below or send me an email.  I answer every single email. Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast! liz@itsadrama.com Have you listened to our other Behind The Scenes Episodes? Episode 1; Meeting our teenage daughter, Tessa Episode 2: Our boy, Sonny at 20. Homeschooled. No college education. Three (very different) careers. Episode 3: We met online.  Episode 4: Why we REALLY left the UK Episode 5: She's Quitting School. Now What?     Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify 

Behind The Scenes #6. Feeling Fear. Having Courage

New Zealand is often referred to as being, 'like England was fifty years ago.' At first, I wasn't sure what this statement meant but after living in New Zealand and witnessing the life skills and the values that New Zealand people work hard to retain, the expression became a whole lot clearer.   Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our very exciting and growing community of New Zealand loving members! SIGN UP NOW! Life Skills. Are They Being Lost in New Zealand? A survey compiled by Melbourne's Monash University found that New Zealand families would like their children to be taught basic life skills in school.  But what are the feels down on the ground? (Sorry, trying to sound cool but it failed. I promise not to do it again). In this weeks show we thought we would give you our opinion on whether we think the New Zealand people are retaining (and passing on) valuable life skills to the younger generation or if they are watching helplessly as the good stuff gets washed down the drain.  In this week's podcast episode on New Zealand Life Skills Brian and I talk about: Manners and etiquette. Fixing and maintaining cars. Communication skills. Particularly in the younger generation. The way that New Zealand kids are raised is different from say, the UK. Household chores and why they matter in New Zealand. Toilet matters (admit it, your mind is boggling). Technology, how advanced ARE the New Zealand people? Re-cycling, clothing and fixing. Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?   Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?   Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes (Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What?   Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! 7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON!  Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)   Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify    

Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These 7 (Essential) Life Skills?

Oh, joy. Just when you think you have everything sorted. Just when you think that you have all of your baby duckies lined up neatly in a row, something goes and changes. A big wet scary towel is thrown over you and your head is you find yourself being yanked pulled along with the flow. I just wanted to make this absolutely clear before you listen to this weeks Behind the Scenes Podcast. What may sound like a very calm and easy-going mother talking to her up-in-the-air-daughter is actually a woman whose mind is filled with jumble, fear, excitement, pride, and worry. All parents know this feeling. Each and every one of us go through this at least a billion times a year with our kids.  Enjoy. I know that you are going to love this episode. Let me know by leaving a comment on my blog or sending me a quick email at liz@itsadrama.com I read and reply to every single email.   In this podcast, Tessa and I talk openly about:   Tessa's decision NOT to graduate. To change paths. To no longer 'do' education. The fear around making decisions that don't fit neatly into a square box.  Dealing with peer pressure. My, the parent's, perspective. My fears. The one most important skill that all parents need to keep moving forward.     Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast! Would you like to hear more of these Behind The Scenes Podcasts? We would love it if, after listening to this podcast, you took the time to let us know your thoughts? Leave a comment below or send me an email.  I answer every single email. liz@itsadrama.com   Have you listened to our other Behind The Scenes Episodes? Episode 1; Meeting our teenage daughter, Tessa Episode 2: Our boy, Sonny at 20. Homeschooled. No college education. Three (very different) careers. Episode 3: We met online.  Episode 4: Why we REALLY left the UK Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify 

Behind The Scenes #5. Quitting School. Where to Now?

Yesterday I was asked by a member of our private community, 'Is the food in New Zealand better?'  While this is a huge topic (and those who know me will have probably guessed my answer), I said it would depend on where you are comparing it to. Compared to the UK, yes, I think that the food in New Zealand is better. It tastes more 'real'. Don't ask me to define real because I can't. Sorry. Let's just say it hits a different spot on the taste buds. After talking to this community member for a while I discovered her reason for asking the above question. She had severe food allergies and was trying to gauge what life in New Zealand would look like.  In this week's show, I talk to Jenn Morris. Jenn is from the Youtube channel, A Thousand Words. She emigrated to New Zealand over a decade ago and she has various food intolerances and allergies that she lives with.    Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community?   Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our very exciting and growing community of New Zealand loving members! SIGN UP NOW!   So...Is The Food in New Zealand Better? If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand and you have an allergy or food intolerance, your big question will be how you will cope. Is the food in New Zealand better?    In this week's episode Jen shares: How she didn't have any of these food intolerances until she moved to New Zealand and what that looked like. How she copes living in a (very) small town in regards to her special dietary needs. Grocery shopping in New Zealand. Eating out with her special dietary needs. Whether she thinks that food in New Zealand is better.   Watch more of Jenn on her brilliant Youtube channel! A Thousand Words.   Watch The Video Podcast: Is The Food in New Zealand Better?   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?   Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?   Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes (Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK.   Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! 7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON!  Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)   Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Living in New Zealand With Food Allergies

Last week, when I received an email from a listener from the Middle East. (The fact that we have people listening to us from the middle east blows my mind with excitement but that is a different story). Here is a snippet of what it said: "One second thing is the reason why you guys decided to move abroad. I am from the middle east so everybody want to move away from here. It is really interesting for me to listen to a westerner moving abroad".   After reading this email it suddenly struck me. How one person's ideal country is another person prison. Maybe prison is a tad harsh but it is late at night when I'm writing this and I can't think of the correct word so let's stick with  Why WOULD anyone want to emigrate from the UK? And while we're at it, why would anyone want to leave New Zealand and live in Australia or England? Why on earth would anyone consider leaving beautiful, gorgeous France to live in America?  But they do. Every single day.   I know that you are going to love this episode. Let me know by leaving a comment on my blog or sending me a quick email at liz@itsadrama.com I read and reply to every single email.   Hello and welcome back to episode 4 of It's a Drama Behind The Scenes Podcast.   In this podcast, Brian and I talk openly about:   When we agreed that staying in the UK was not an option The fear of making mistakes and how we tried to 'make do' with what we had. Money. Loss of money, making money, spending money. We've done it all. Why are some people are happy to stay put in the same house for the rest of their lives?   What is it? What is that burning desire to up and move your family to the other side of the world?   Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast! We would love it if, after listening to this podcast you took the time to let us know your thoughts? I answer every single email. liz@itsadrama.com   Have you listened to our other Behind The Scenes Episodes? Episode 1; Meeting our teenage daughter, Tessa Episode 2: Our boy, Sonny at 20. Homeschooled. No college education. Three (very different) careers. Episode 3: We met online.      Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Behind The Scenes #4. Why we REALLY Left The UK

This episode is a biggy. There is no way we could condense what we have just experienced into a thirty-minute show. Today you will hear us talk about how we met a Māori couple online - on Youtube. And how, within ten days of that initial introduction, these people had traveled ten hours across the country and were sitting at our table sharing dinner with us.  Four strangers. Two cultures. One beautiful connection. I know that you are going to love this episode. Hello and welcome back! This is episode three of our six-part behind-the-scenes podcast series where we go deeper into our family life and share some things that we think will interest you and help in some aspect of your own life.   In this podcast, Brian and I talk openly about:   How some Māori people are perceived to be in New Zealand. What some Māori people believe to be true about Pākehā (Pākehā is a Māori-language term for New Zealanders primarily of European descent). How it felt to be contacted by Mahuta who described himself as a  'Māori fan' The fear of looking ignorant and stupid and facing those fears head-on. Human kindness, openness, connection and trust. Why without these things it will always remain stuck. Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast! We would love it if, after listening to this podcast you took the time to let us know your thoughts? I answer every single email. liz@itsadrama.com Have you listened to our other Behind The Scenes Episodes? Episode 1; Meeting our teenage daughter, Tessa Episode 2: Our boy, Sonny at 20. Homeschooled. No college education. Three (very different) careers. Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok 

Behind The Scenes #3. We Met Online. From Subscribers To Friends.

Can you imagine coming to New Zealand with dogs? I can't.  Bringing two kids was stressful enough. But you are about to meet a family who has done both! and in this episode, they share how moving to New Zealand without their fur babies was never an option. Regardless of the stress and the cost. Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our very exciting and growing community of New Zealand loving members! SIGN UP NOW!   Coming To New Zealand With Dogs If you are considering moving to New Zealand you will be well aware that the move won't be cheap. By the time you have paid for visa's and shipping and flights, the costs begin to make your eyes water. And what if you have dogs? (Or cats?) What do you do then? Will you leave them with family back home or will you do everything in your power to take your furry family members with you? Mark and Gracie are from the UK. Their dream of moving to New Zealand with their children became a reality when Gracie found a job as a GP. After eight months of planning their adventure, they landed in Auckland three weeks ago. Mark and Gracie have been through the process of bringing their two dogs with them to New Zealand and in this show they share: The costs to bring two dogs from the UK to New Zealand The expected time frame between leaving their pets in the UK to when they will once again be reunited in NZ The flight conditions for their pets Problems that they didn't expect to encounter Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?   Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?   Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! 7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON!  Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)   Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify   

HOW Much?? Emigrating To New Zealand With Dogs

Hello and welcome back! This is the second (of an experimental)  six-part series. A behind-the-scenes podcast where we go deeper into our family life and share some things that we think (we hope!) you might be interested in and may help you. So many of you have asked us to talk more about personal matters: being a parent, traveling the world, homeschooling, starting online businesses and so here we are. In this episode, we catch up with Sonny. If you are a long-time listener of this podcast you will know that Sonny is our son. It was Sonny's idea, way back in 2018 (when he was a wee 17 year old) to start this podcast that you are listening to right now. In This Podcast Sonny talks about:   Life: Being 20. how it looks and if it is how he imagined it to be. Homeschooling: How he went from being a homeschooler with no college education to having three jobs. Money: How he is making his money and what his dreams are for the future.     Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast! We would love it if, after listening to this podcast you took the time to let us know your thoughts? I answer every single email. liz@itsadrama.com   Want to Homeschool? Here's More Content For You. Our Homeschooling Journey Brain Needed For Homeschooler? STOP Worrying About Your Teenagers...I Dare You. When Your Teenager Leaves Home (And You Fall Apart Like me...)   Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)   Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify   

Behind The Scenes Episode 2: Sonny at 20

It's all over the news. The team of five million are unbeatable. You don't have to look far to find someone singing the praises of the New Zealanders. But are the New Zealand people as kind as the world is led to believe? And if they are so friendly what makes them so? Or is all this kindness stuff a big fat cover-up to keep the MIQ staff in a job?  Let's go for a walk and find out. Would You Like Access To Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Have you heard us talk about our private New Zealand Community group? Access to this group is offered at the end of the 5-day video guide (so sign up NOW!!)   Are New Zealand People Kind? In this episode, we dive into what New Zealand people are really like. Whether the kindness that the nation is famous for actually exists. Because all of my kiwi friends are too shy to come onto the podcast and be grilled, I did the next best thing. I obtained the answers to my question: Why are New Zealand people friendly and kind? And then I brought the findings back to you. Taking a Walk in New Zealand The day that we recorded this podcast, New Zealand was still in Level 4 lockdown. As we are permitted to exercise in our local area, Brian and I thought it would be nice to share this walk with you. Give you a bit of exercise. If you are listening to this podcast through your headphones, that's why you can hear lots of crunchy gravel sounds. We also shot some lovely New Zealand scenery and overlaid it onto the video so if you are keen to see the walk that we are taking you on, watch the video version below! Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast. We would love it if, after watching or listening to this podcast you took the time to let us know your thought? If you liked it, great! Tell us and we will do more of this style! (And please don't forget to share with any friends who would love this show!) If you didn't like it then let us know and we'll cry.    Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?   Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?   Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! 7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON!  Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)   Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify 

Are New Zealand People (REALLY) That Kind?

Hello and welcome! This is the first (of an experimental)  six-part series. A behind the scenes podcast where we go deeper into our family life and share some things that we think (we hope!) you might be interested in and may help you. So many of you have asked us to talk more about personal matters: being a parent, travelling the world, homeschooling, starting online businesses and so here we are. We kick off the series with our gorgeous teenage (and usually very private) daughter talking about being seventeen.   Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast! We would love it if, after listening to this podcast you took the time to let us know your thoughts? If you liked it, great! Tell us and we will do more of this style!    Want to Homeschool? Here's More Content For You.   Our Homeschooling Journey Brain Needed For Homeschooler? STOP Worrying About Your Teenagers...I Dare You.   Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)   Follow us on:   YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok   ·       Subscribe to us on Apple ·       Subscribe on Android ·       Subscribe on Spotify

Behind The Scenes. Episode #1 Teenage Daughter

You don’t have to look far to find some New Zealand facts. We all know about the sheep population and the fact that Rotorua smells of eggs, but what about the other stuff? What about the WEIRD New Zealand facts? The stuff you only find when you dig your gumboots in a little deeper? Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW!   Weird Facts About New Zealand   If you are considering moving to New Zealand you will be desperate to learn as much as you can about the country. Arm yourself with a few facts. It’s all very well noting what New Zealand food you will be serving and when is the best time to visit New Zealand, even learning a bit of the New Zealand slang will help you get to know the country. But what about weird stuff? The kind of New Zealand facts you never hear about unless someone (equally weird) like me, tells you about them? if you’ve always wanted to know what’s weird about New Zealand then you are in the right place! This show is a lot of fun and if you are considering moving to New Zealand or if you are already living in New Zealand you will love these 12 Weird facts about New Zealand!  Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love: REALLY? 7 Weird Things About New Zealand Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How’s, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify 

WEIRD FACTS ABOUT NEW ZEALAND (THAT DON’T INVOLVE SHEEP).

If you are moving to New Zealand there are things you'll want to know. Like how to fit in and get along. And who better to answer that question than a true, born and bred New Zealander.  Today we are thrilled to be chatting with Gordy. A real kiwi bloke. Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW!   Fitting in in New Zealand If you are considering moving to New Zealand you will be as desperate as we were to learn as much as you can about the country. You will have many, many questions. Some of them, people like us can answer for you. We have been living in New Zealand for twelve years, and we can share our honest trials and tribulations on what living in New Zealand looks like. In this week's show, we talk to a fifth-generation New Zealander. A real kiwi bloke. Gordy shares what being a kiwi in New Zealand looks like. He gives us a few valuable pointers as to what he thinks new immigrants need to follow in order to make it in New Zealand - to feel right at home. Gordy also explains the meaning behind the acronyms (used by many kiwis), G.O.Y.A. And F.O.R.D This show is a lot of fun and if you are considering moving to New Zealand or if you are already living in New Zealand and are finding it hard to settle, you will love what this show offers.   New Zealand Kiwi Just to be clear. We are not talking about New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi. We are also not referring to the green fury thing called the kiwi fruit. When we say New Zealand kiwi we mean the common self-reference used by New Zealanders. The term kiwi  (which is not considered offensive) is viewed as a symbol of pride and endearment for the people of New Zealand. It can be confusing, I know. The best advice I can give you is to brush up on some New Zealand slang before you arrive in New Zealand - that way, you won't feel like a numnut!   Watch The Video Podcast Interview With Gordy Now! Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love: REALLY? 7 Weird New Zealand Things About New Zealand Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify   

Fitting into New Zealand. (As told by a real kiwi bloke).

Why is New Zealand so expensive? Is everything in New Zealand expensive? Why do things cost so much in New Zealand? These are questions that we hear a lot from people overseas. So in this week's show, we thought we'd share seven things that we found to be far cheaper in New Zealand than in the UK. Now then. I bet you weren't expecting that were you...?   Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW!   Why is New Zealand So Expensive   If you are moving to New Zealand from the US (or the UK like us), money will be at the forefront of your mind. The biggest question we get from our audience (apart from what tea do you drink) is how does the cost of living in New Zealand compare to that of the UK or the USA? Moving To New Zealand. The Cost. If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand, you will be familiar with the price tag that comes as part of the package. While New Zealand is by no means reserved for the wealthy (we wouldn't be here if that were the case), the cost to live in New Zealand is something that is by no means cheap.  House prices in New Zealand are rising at a rate of knots, and if you are considering living in Auckland, then you will need a very well paid job. Or a sugar daddy. But. You know me. I like to remain optimistic. And some things in New Zealand cost far less and will leave your pockets feeling pleasantly fuller than when you were back home.   Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love: REALLY? 7 Weird New Zealand Things About New Zealand Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify   

Why is New Zealand SO Expensive? (Or is it?...)

Is it possible to leave everything behind & travel the world for a year as a family? These two teenagers, a dad (with a bad back) and a hormonal mother who likes wine FAR too much - did just that on a budget of $80 a day & now want to show you how to do the same! Let us share with you the truth about world travel with kids, travelling on a budget, emigrating to New Zealand, parenting teenagers and more. The only family travel podcast hosted by a real travelling family!

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