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10 years of living in Wānaka as an expat
There is a reason this little New Zealand town has taken over...
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6 things no one tells you about US taxes as an expat
Spoiler alert - it can be quick and easy!
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What it’s like trying to leave New Zealand during COVID
It's not easy traveling from New Zealand normally, let alone during a...
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$3,100 to come home? Where is the love, Aotearoa?
Who would have ever thought we'd have to pay for the privilege...
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Some thoughts on earning my permanent residency in New Zealand
Slowly but surely inching my way towards becoming a kiwi
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101 nights of lockdown in London
Just stepped out in London town but with no crowds...WHAT?!
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What moving to New Zealand at 13 taught me about life
Turns out it wasn't totally the end of my life as I...
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The gritty, hard reality of being a kiwi expat during COVID19
What happens when your halfway around the world and can't come home
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It takes nothing to be kind
As we move into uncertain times, it's never been more important to...
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Surprise! I’m moving to Christchurch!
Well, actually I'm moving to Lyttelton, I can't believe it!
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An expat’s guide to fitting in with New Zealand locals
From jandals and stubbies to respecting holiday time, here's what you need...
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10 Kiwi habits we should all embrace
From barefeet in public to epic holidays, New Zealanders are doing it...