Running out of inspiration at mealtime? Need to freshen up your go-to menu? Or don’t like spending ages in the kitchen and want new ideas for quick, easy meals that don’t need an oven? Me too! So I’ve put together a list of 10 Quick & Easy Dinners which I hope will inspire you in…
Ever wanted to live in a small space? Or to travel in a motor home or get ahead financially by going small? Unsure what it might be like to live smaller? Wherever you live there are up and downs to it but if you’ve ever wondered what some of the pros and cons of living…
Looking for ways to cut your spending on the road? Here are ten easy to implement ideas for saving your dollars so you can go further on less. 10+ Super Ways To Save Money On The Road in NZ 1. Join the NZMCA Three great financial reasons I can think of: *Cheap accommodation options…
Akaroa Day Trip The Banks Peninsula is beautiful volcanic territory and the town of Akaroa is nestled deep in the heart of it to the southeast of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand. Akaroa was settled in 1840 by French and German immigrants who arrived just after the Treaty of Waitangi had been…
There’s a lot to love about Christchurch aka The Garden City. We drove in through Rangiora and Amberley from the Lewis Pass and Hanmer. Reminders of the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes can still be found scattered throughout Christchurch and on entering this time, our first since 2015, we noticed large green spaces now covering huge…
Looking for a range of low-cost activities to do in Christchurch? Got kids or visitors to entertain while in town? Here you’ll find a list of 10 Cheap or Free Things To Do In Christchurch With Kids or Without PLUS some bonus paid activity ideas at the end. 1. Botanic Gardens & Hagley Park Christchurch…
RV Tools Home Toiletries Vouchers Tech Clothing This ultimate guide is to inspire you with gift ideas that would make an excellent addition to an RV or tiny home. There is a huge range of gift options and prices so you’re sure to find something suitable. Note: Contains affiliate links. This doesn’t cost you…
Wondering about your options to get between the North and South Islands of New Zealand? This post covers the options you’ll have for inter-island travel and their pros and cons. Getting there If you’re on a budget or transporting a vehicle across, you’ll take a ferry between the main North and South Islands of New…
Need food now? Short on time? I hear you! So often I’ve gone to or come home from work tired with not a clue about what I want to make and pretty short on creative desire for the mission ahead so I’ve put together a quick reference list of ten top meals I’d be happy…
Our time in Golden Bay was such a pleasant surprise and despite the cold, wintry weather you might expect from August in the South Island of New Zealand, we had several sun-shine, fun-filled days there with plenty to do. Takaka is the main business centre for Golden Bay. Founded in 1854, it now has a…
We set off early in our fully charged electric Nissan Leaf, making everything high on energy at the day’s start, which was good looking back on its unanticipated finish. The drive out to Puponga from Takaka is a scenic one though we didn’t stop along the way as we had a full day planned out…
Do you want fresh ideas for getting and staying warm? Are you trying to keep warm on the road in winter? Maybe you’re on the road or parked up in your RV this winter? We’re living in a house bus with our kids full-time and I hate being cold. Especially the kind of cold where…
