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Not YOU Again...The Pitfalls of Being Together 24/7 from 2022-10-13T08:52

Imagine travelling with your spouse for six whole months.

Living together, working together, sleeping together. Skipping along the seashore holding hands. Discussing what brilliant ideas ...

Tossing And Turning In Thailand from 2022-10-07T10:13:23

f you have ever dreamed of visiting Thailand but have been put off because you've heard stories about how hard it is to travel in Asia (and let's face it we've all heard those stories), then you...

She's Gone. Was it a Secret or a Lie? from 2022-09-29T16:28:54

Five months ago we picked up the little red car from England and drove it around Europe and the UK. And it was bliss. Pure heaven. Brian and I had the time of our lives. Just like Baby and Johnn...

Feeling Emotional. The Next Step from 2022-09-22T13:32:11

I can't quite believe it. For two years Brian has been secretly planning this mega trip to Europe. And now it's almost over.

Europe has been every bit as wonderful as we hoped it would be...

When Housesitting SUCKS from 2022-09-05T13:22:26

Nothing is perfect. Without fault,  peachy keen, hunky dory.

Not even housesitting. 

As much as Brian and I harp on about how wonderful our housesitting experience has been here in...

Italy. Were We Wrong? from 2022-09-05T05:00

Liz and Brian are still in Italy, but this week they decide to stop being so boring and predictable and instead go out and explore. Like proper tourists.  After all, this is obviously the best t...

Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered from 2022-08-27T16:38:39

Ciao, Bella and welcome once again to Porto Santo Stefano in Tuscany, Italy where Liz and Brian are (still) currently housesitting for Six. Whole. Weeks.

I know. You don't have to tell th...

How We Are Staying in Italy for FREE. All About Housesitting... from 2022-08-22T12:20:44

Today, Liz and Brian lift the lid on the one thing that (apart from wine) they love more than anything in the world.

Housesitting.

As some of you know, we left New Zealand three mo...

Italian Men, Pigs and Pigeons from 2022-08-15T16:20:01

This week's show is brought to you from Tuscany in Italy. Brian and Liz's home for the next six weeks while they housesit a superb home with a friendly little cat. I know. Quids in or what?

England We Love You...Sort Of from 2022-08-09T12:50:45

A trait of being English is that one is very patriotic. One does not slag off one's country. Absolutely not. That's very un-English. So it was hard making this week's episode. Because we had to ...

Up, Down&BUST... from 2022-08-01T09:59:06

It was all going so well. We had just driven from England to Greece in our little red car, had the time of our lives in Greece, and we...

Greece. All It's Cracked Up To Be?? from 2022-07-04T16:00

To an outsider, it all looks so idyllic. A husband and wife swanning off to a Greek island to be with their darling kid cherubs.
But what's it really like in Greece?  What is happening beh...

Greece? For a Month? How Much Does THAT Cost? from 2022-06-20T16:00

Would I be wrong in guessing that at some time in your life you've dreamed of spending a few glorious weeks in Greece with your family? An idyllic Greek Island vacation.

Have you spent ti...

How We Afford To Travel The World from 2022-05-28T18:56:08

If we've heard it once, we've heard it a thousand times: How do you afford to travel the world? Are you rich? How do you afford to keep taking so much time off to travel? Why haven't you got a p...

Tears at 17. Tessa. Our Daughter. Behind-The-Scenes #9 from 2022-04-17T03:43:04

Last week, in behind-the-scenes podcast #8, I shared with you some of the very real fears that I have about leaving New Zealand to travel Europe for six months.

One of those fears is leav...

Why I'm (Really) AFRAID To Travel. Behind-the-Scenes #8 from 2022-04-17T03:29:45

Last week, in behind-the-scenes podcast #7, I shared some big news. Brian and I are l...

We’re Leaving New Zealand. Behind-The-Scenes #7 from 2022-04-14T05:18:37

It's true. We're leaving New Zealand and we're off to travel Europe for 6 months. 

For ages, I’ve been dying to share this news with you—this big news.

But I’ve been putting it off...

Swapping America for New Zealand. But was it all worth it? from 2022-04-07T05:42:33

Turning your back on the American dream for a new life in New Zealand.

Is it possible, for a couple in their late fifties to leave everything behind, move to the other side of the world and crea...

Quitting Canada to Retire in New Zealand. WHY?? from 2022-03-31T06:13:25

I have heard it said many times that Canada is New Zealand on steroids. The mountains, the lakes, the beaches, the space. Canada has exactly what New Zealand has only it's...Canadian. So where s...

BIG News For Those Moving To New Zealand from 2022-03-29T04:33:20

There's a quote that I love: 'Incredible things can be done simply if we are committed to making them happen.'

This week, Brian and I are excited to share the details of something that we...

You Know You're A Kiwi When...7 Unmistakable Habits of NZers from 2022-03-17T16:00

Do you dream of moving to New Zealand? Were you born in NZ and now live elsewhere? Or maybe you already live in Aotearoa. Whichever you are you are going to love this week's show as we dive in a...

Americans Living in New Zealand. What The First 6 Months Are REALLY Like from 2022-03-03T04:24:55

Living in New Zealand. What The First 6 Months Were REALLY Like.

In this week's show, we are happy to welcome back Maile and Brian! 

This American couple left the US almost six mon...

Will I Be Poor in New Zealand? 4 Reassuring Perks from 2022-02-24T04:45:41

With housing prices rising rapidly no wonder that those thinking of moving to NZ ask: 'will I be poor in New Zealand'.

In this podcast, I am joined by my good friend Ryan.

Ryan is ...

The FEARS Around Moving to New Zealand from 2022-02-18T04:52:15

There's a quote that I love: 'If it were easy then everyone would do it'. 

This week, we are excited to share with you an extra special show. What you are about to hear is a podcast that ...

Being a Teacher in New Zealand. What Your Child Can Expect From Primary School. from 2022-02-10T05:29:39

There is a distinct difference between teaching in New Zealand schools and teaching in the USA.

In this week's show, we talk about being a teacher in New Zealand with Jo. Jo moved to New ...

New Zealand Borders to Open?! A Behind The Scenes Podcast from 2022-02-06T07:05:25

This week, Jacinda announced the news that so many of us have been waiting for. The New Zealand border will begin to open from February 2022.

The re-opening scheme is to be phased out ove...

When a New Zealand Day Hike Turns Dangerous from 2022-02-03T02:09:29

In this week's show, we talk with Bryan Vickery.

Bryan is a journalist and radio presenter here in Taranaki New Zealand and this week he had quite the shock when, what he thought would be...

8 Strange Laws in New Zealand (That make PERFECT sense) To Us. from 2022-01-26T05:56:03

It's true. There are some strange laws in New Zealand.

But not nearly as strange as some of those found in other countries. Take Mexico for example, it is illegal to kiss on the street in...

7 Things You WON'T Miss When You Move To New Zealand from 2022-01-19T22:56:02

If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand from the UK (or elsewhere for that matter) and are concerned about a few things you may miss, you are going to really LOVE this show!

Last wee...

2021 What a Year... Behind The Scenes With Liz&Brian from 2021-12-23T06:07:12

This is the last podcast of the year and we wanted to make it personal. So here we are! Behind the Scenes. In the bedroom. 

To be honest, we could have made this podcast very easy. We cou...

Is Christmas in New Zealand Better? (Or Will it Always Feel Weird.) from 2021-12-09T05:03:02

If you live in the US or the UK I am guessing that at some time in your life you will have dreamed of spending Christmas down under. But is Christmas in New Zealand better or will you spend the ...

Living in Taranaki, New Zealand. 8 (Brutally Honest) Pros&Cons from 2021-11-22T05:06:04

In 2017, Taranaki, New Zealand was voted by The Lonely Planet as being the 2nd best region in the world to visit.

Wow. That’s a pretty big label—a lot to live up to. 

My family and...

Lame or Lush? The Truth About New Zealand Food from 2021-11-15T01:22:23

New Zealand food. Not exactly the most talked about cuisine in the world.

Why? Is it because the kiwis are ashamed of their national nosh or are they hiding something from the rest of the...

Revealed. What Are New Zealand Teenagers (Really) Like? from 2021-10-29T02:31:39

If you have ever wondered what New Zealand Teenagers are like then you will love this show.

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Tyrese. Tyrese is seventeen years old high school stud...

Warning. Do NOT Say This in New Zealand! from 2021-10-29T02:24:18

Regardless of whether you are moving to New Zealand or planning to visit when the borders open, there are a few crucial things you should know. Like what NOT to say in New Zealand.

Brian ...

France, UK or New Zealand? How To Choose. from 2021-10-27T21:57:45

If you had to choose between raising your family in France, UK or New Zealand, which would you choose?

Today you are about to meet Benjamin. We met Benjamin when he joined our private New...

Typical New Zealand People. 4 Stereotypes (That May Be Getting Old) from 2021-10-19T00:57:01

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 ...

Living in New Zealand. 7 Things That (STILL) Baffle Us! from 2021-10-14T02:29:39

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 200...

Behind The Scenes #6. Feeling Fear. Having Courage from 2021-10-11T23:02:52

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...

Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These 7 (Essential) Life Skills? from 2021-10-07T03:57:09

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 an...

Behind The Scenes #5. Quitting School. Where to Now? from 2021-09-29T23:40:54

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 t...

Living in New Zealand With Food Allergies from 2021-09-23T05:27:33

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), ...

Behind The Scenes #4. Why we REALLY Left The UK from 2021-09-21T23:40:13

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...

Behind The Scenes #3. We Met Online. From Subscribers To Friends. from 2021-09-13T04:28:31

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 onli...

HOW Much?? Emigrating To New Zealand With Dogs from 2021-09-08T04:25:04

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 movin...

Behind The Scenes Episode 2: Our 20 Year Old Son from 2021-09-06T05:38:19

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...

Behind The Scenes Episode 2: Our 20 Year Old Son from 2021-09-06T05:38:19

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...

Are New Zealand People (REALLY) That Kind? from 2021-09-04T01:23:41

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 t...

Behind The Scenes. #1 Our Teenage Daughter from 2021-08-31T07:02:02

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...

Weird Facts About New Zealand (That DON'T Include Sheep) from 2021-08-26T04:55:04

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 N...

Fitting into New Zealand. (As told by a real kiwi bloke). from 2021-08-19T07:49:06

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.

 ...

Why is New Zealand SO Expensive? (Or is it?...) from 2021-08-12T05:06:04

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 ...

Swapping America For New Zealand from 2021-07-30T05:51:44

If you are considering moving to New Zealand from the US then you will love this week's show. Two weeks ago, our gues...

You Know You're in New Zealand When... from 2021-07-29T03:47:41

When we first moved to New Zealand the following typical ways that we are about to share were alien to us.

Now, these habits are (mainly) the norm!

If you are Listen

HOW Much?? USA vs New Zealand Cost of Living. from 2021-07-22T04:52:47

If you are considering emigrating to New Zealand from America then you'll have some ques...

What IS The New Zealand Cringe Culture? from 2021-07-15T02:22:16

We have been living in New Zealand for twelve years, and today, we discovered something about the country, about the New Zealan...

Living in New Zealand, Supporting England!! from 2021-07-11T06:25:42

If you love football, are from England and are living in New Zealand then we have something in common - we'll all be calling in sick to work on Monday morning!! 

In ...

Shut up!! Misconceptions About The UK from 2021-07-08T05:54:10

There are many myths & misconceptions about the UK that get on our nerves.

Just a bit.

But because we are polite and British and would rather roll in cow poo than confront anyone a...

You DIDN'T?? A Real New Zealand Blunder. from 2021-07-04T02:56:01

Enjoy this true story of an embarrassing (and awkward) introduction into rural living in New Zealand!

Don't forget that you can email me at liz@itsadr...

See You NEVER...The Guilt of Moving Away From Family. from 2021-06-28T06:47:01

There's no easy way to say it.

Leaving loved ones behind, be it, parents, grandparents, brothers or sisters, while you and yours move far, far away to start a new life is tough.

Bu...

Are You SERIOUS?? An Inbetweeny True Story Podcast from 2021-06-28T06:36:10

Hello and welcome! This is the first of the in-betweeny true stories podcast where Brain and I will bring (or try and bring), a true story to entertain you each week!

So many of you have ...

Scary Things in New Zealand That DETER Visitors from 2021-06-24T03:32:09

Scary things in New Zealand. Do they exist?

You are probably reading this post because you are or at some point in your life have considered Listen

Auckland?? WHO'D Wanna Live THERE? from 2021-06-17T01:15:48

According to The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 Global Liveability Index, living in Auckland, New Zealand is now the number one chosen Listen

Opportunity in New Zealand. Does it Even Exist? from 2021-06-10T04:46:48

Opportunity in New Zealand. Is there any?

I can't tell you the number of times I've been asked this question. I have to say it is usually from people who are moving to Listen

Really?? 7 Weird Things About New Zealand from 2021-06-03T05:13:21

If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand you'll want to learn everything you can about the country before you arrive. You'll definitely want to be told about any unusual things that might be...

Where's Best to Live? New Zealand Or Canada? from 2021-05-27T03:50:05

New Zealand or Canada? Which is the best country to live in?

New Zealand and Canada are amongst the top destinations that people choose to emigrate to.

In this podcast and video, w...

Where to Live in NZ. North or South Island? from 2021-05-20T05:24:29

If you are moving to New Zealand then the first thing you will consider is which island to live on. North or South?

We get asked this a lot from families who are Listen

Mild or Wild? What Are New Zealand Kids (Really) Like from 2021-05-13T02:43:41

What are New Zealand kids like?

This is a question that we get asked a lot from families who are moving to New Zealand...

Building a House in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? from 2021-05-08T00:45:21

Building your own home is what most people dream of.

We were no different.

When we moved to New Zealand twelve ...

Emigrating To New Zealand From America in 2021 from 2021-04-30T23:45:41

Are you thinking of emigrating to New Zealand from America?

Then you're going to love what we have to share.

In this New Zealand podcast episode, I talk to Katie and David, an Amer...

Is New Zealand (a Bit) Backward? from 2021-04-21T06:34:17

Is New Zealand behind the times?

In this podcast, Brian and I talk about a topic that so many people (people who have usually never even been here) like to say.

That is that New Ze...

Life in New Zealand vs The UK. Part 2 from 2021-04-14T00:21:39

This is Part two of the interview with Jenn, a New Zealander who spent lockdown in England with her British partner.

If you didn't catch part 1: Listen

Life in NZ vs The UK. A Kiwi Who's Tried Both from 2021-04-08T03:12:09

This week's podcast is a little bit different. We have a real New Zealand guest.

Jen is one of those New Zealand people tha...

Moving To New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid Making from 2021-04-02T23:30:51

We moved to New Zealand with kids (age 8 and 5) from the UK twelve years ago.

To say that we were wet behind the ears is an under...

Life in NZ. Why (Some) Immigrants Fail To Settle from 2021-03-30T02:54:16

We have been living in New Zealand for twelve years. 

We arrived from the UK where we had a comfortable home,...

Marriage, Menopause and One (Big) Mistake. from 2021-03-26T00:27:25

If you are looking for tips on working from home with your spouse then you might definitely certainly want to listen to this podc...

Typical Brit! 12 (Baffling) British Habits from 2021-03-09T02:23:33

She's a typical Brit. I've heard that saying more times than I've had hot dinners in the past twelve years.

And right there is a perfect example of typical British ways. Right up there in...

Americans in New Zealand. Will They (Ever) Feel At Home? from 2021-02-28T09:34:22

How do Americans in New Zealand settle? Will New Zealand feel familiar in any ways?

If you are movin...

5 Things You Will Never See in New Zealand. from 2021-02-22T04:30:53

If you are moving to New Zealand you will be itching to find out everything there is to know about the country.

From th...

The Truth About What New Zealand People Are (Really) Like from 2021-02-12T05:44:47

My family and I have been living in New Zealand for almost twelve years.

And in that time we have g...

New Zealand School System Vs The US. Who Wins? from 2021-01-26T17:00

The education system in New Zealand receives an unfair amount of flack.

When we were planning on moving to New Zealand ...

7 Things That Scared Us Most About Moving To New Zealand from 2021-01-20T03:03:10

Moving to New Zealand is a BIG scary decision and no matter how much stuff you research on the internet, your fears will never be totally soothed.

Not until you arrive on kiwi soil and st...

If It Was Easy Then Everyone'd Do It...Hello 2021 from 2021-01-14T03:04:30

Welcome back to the first podcast first of 2021. Broadcasting from our back garden in New Zealand ('cause it's so blimin' hot inside!) 

Podcasting From New Zealand

2020. How Was It For You Darling?? from 2020-12-07T03:11:43

The last podcast episode of 2020!

And what a year...because I am a nosey parker who likes to know everything about everyone I thought you might appreciate it if Brian and I opened up and ...

7 Ludicrous Misconceptions About New Zealand from 2020-11-26T00:11

Luckily, one of the best things about New Zealand is the fact that the people have a bloody good sense of humour.

Which is just as well.

Because some of these common misconceptions...

How to Work From Home And Get Stuff Done from 2020-11-18T07:37:20

It seems as though most of the world are working from home right now, so in this post and podcast, we wanted to share some tips on how to be more productive.

How to ...

Food in New Zealand. Delicious or Dull? from 2020-11-13T00:44:31

The food in New Zealand is not very well documented, is it?

When we made our move to New Zeala...

Moving to New Zealand From The US. What's it (Really) Like? from 2020-11-04T06:22:06

In all the time that I've been writing this blog I have never had so many emails from people (mostly from the US) asking me how they can make their dream of moving to New Zealand become a realit...

Living in New Zealand With Kids. 3 Undisclosed Benefits from 2020-10-20T04:46:05

If you are thinking about making a new life in New Zealand and you have a family (with little kids) then I'm going to take a wild guess and say that you are a teeny bit, massively a lot, downrig...

Unplugging: 7 (Simple) Ways To Snatch Back Precious Time from 2020-09-28T06:55:30

I'm not entirely sure how long the term unplugging has been a thing.

It used to be (back in the day) that if you were told you to unplug it was because your parents were trying to save mo...

Trusting Strangers Online. Nervy or Naive? from 2020-09-21T23:50:21

Maybe I'm naive.

Or slightly twisted.

But when I found out that there was an organisation called Couchsurfing that would Listen

7 Things a Homeschooling Wife Needs From Her Husband from 2020-09-07T07:56:07

The funniest thing happened yesterday.

Because it was Father's Day, I said my husband that on this week's podcast episode we should talk about him being a homeschooling dad. Give some tip...

Homeschooling and Working. How To Juggle Both from 2020-08-31T07:25:13

If you are wondering how to balance homeschooling and working at the same time then you are in the right place.

Let's do an elbow bang.

I have been Listen

Working In New Zealand (on a holiday visa). from 2020-08-16T03:51:09

If you have always dreamt of living in New Zealand, are under 30 years old and have a bit of dosh saved up (enough to get you b...

Glamping in New Zealand (Yay Or Nay?) from 2020-07-21T05:17:43

In the ten years that we have spent living in New Zealand, my family and I have never been glamping.

Not once.

Let's...

Wine O'Clock. What's on Top? Liz&Brian Discuss: Why You Need Time Alone? from 2020-07-06T06:22:26

This week's podcast is brought to you by me (Liz) and my husband Brian.

It is brought to you with love. And with wine and with sushi.

This is a different kind of podcast format fro...

What You'll Miss When You Move To New Zealand from 2020-06-22T08:42:10

I wish I'd read a post or listened to a Podcast like this when we were looking to move to New Zealand ten years ago.

At least then I would have been prepared. I could have packed a hot wa...

Raising Your Kids In New Zealand from 2020-05-28T06:37:06

Last week I received this email.

"Hi. I am thinking of moving to New Zealand with my family but I am concerned that as we are moving from the UK, my eldest son (who is 12) will be bor...