On the Adventure South cycle trips I’m often the only, or one of few, locals. It’s strange as you are travelling, and treated, as a tourist in your own land until people figure out you’re a local. Part of the fun of this is seeing the others “discover” New Zealand and re-discovering it yourself through their eyes.
The One Way New Zealand blog is being written as “The Rays” explore New Zealand (currently with help from Rob) with the possibility it may become home. In a recent post a photo (below) was titled “Stunning rolling hills down to the sea”. I see “just another farm” but that’s part of the fun of reading their site. If you live here you’ll learn to appreciate through their eyes what many Kiwis take for granted, if you don’t you see what you’re missing!
They currently have a good guide to show them New Zealand even if he isn’t a Kiwi. I worked with Rob a few years ago and it was good to catch up with him on his recent return from the UK. Since I saw him last he’s had a big prang paragliding in Africa (ouch!) and also set up his own web based business. If you’re looking for accomodation check out HelpX.
Happy travels One Way New Zealand!
One Way New Zealand - Travel, Experience, Information, Immigration, Emigration
So what's all this about then?
Hello, we are the Rays, Craig, Rachel and Myles our son. In September 2007 we are starting out on a trip / holiday of discovery to travel through New Zealand in order to find out more about the country, the people and its culture. After spending all our lives in the UK we are looking for a new place to call home and to raise our family. Could New Zealand be the right place for us to emigrate to? Let's find out…Help Exchange – HelpX
Help Exchange is an online listing of host organic farms, non-organic farms, farmstays, homestays, ranches, lodges, B&B, inns, backpackers hostels and even sailing boats who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation (board and lodging).
This scheme is primarily provided as a cultural exchange for working holiday makers who wish to have the opportunity during their travels abroad, of staying with local people and gaining some practical experience