Marie Hagén and her husband have always enjoyed travelling and have long dreamed of living abroad, preferably in an exotic country. About six months ago, they moved from Sweden to New Zealand with their 6-year-old son Caesar. The family now lives in Auckland, where the husband has a job and the son has started primary school.
Read moreHelena Olmås normally works as a personal trainer, including through her own company Health by Helena. Right now she is on the other side of the globe, carrying out a project that is anything but ordinary. Helena is walking across New Zealand on foot - a walk of over 3000 kilometres! Is that even possible? Not only is the hike an end in itself, but Helena is also raising money for the Cancer Foundation. Absolutely fantastic!
Read moreThis is the fourth and final part of our little story about the 2006/2007 motorhome trip in New Zealand. The trip continued on the South Island and ended in Christchurch, where we left the campervan and flew to Auckland and then back home... One of the best trips we ever made!
Read moreIt's time for the third instalment of our motorhome trip to New Zealand in 2006/2007... We have now reached the ferry crossing from the North Island to the South Island. And suddenly a whole new landscape awaits!
Read moreThis is the second instalment on New Zealand by motorhome, from our 2006 trip. New Zealand really does have everything for those who like adventure! We tried some adventurous activities in and around Rotorua, on the North Island.
Read moreThree years ago, at exactly this time of year, we travelled around New Zealand by motorhome. We travelled around the North Island and South Island with a rented motorhome. (It was our first time with a motorhome, and we were a little bit saved, you could say...) We also have to say that New Zealand is absolutely amazing! Now we wanted to share some pictures from this trip. Here comes Part 1.
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