Lots of things can go wrong when you travel. Lots of things can go wrong when you stay put too. Spending a year away from our usual home base meant we had to consider protecting ourselves and our stuff both in and in-between two countries. As a result during the course of Project Koru we've had to maintain and newly purchase a number of insurance policies. It may seem like wasted money, but our financial advisor has always been careful to ensure our financial planning is underpinned by appropriate insurance. If you're planning a long trip, these notes might prompt you to ask pertinent questions.
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Willkommen! Welcome!
Willkommen auf der Projekt Koru Seite, wo Simone & Bruce die praktischen Aspekte eines Jahres in Neuseeland mit Euch teilen wollen. Eine Einführung findet Ihr hier zusammen mit einer Erklärung warum wir das Koru als Symbol unserer Reise gewählt haben.
Welcome to Project Koru, where Simone & Bruce share insight into the practicalities of organizing a year in New Zealand. You can find an introduction to the project here together with an explanation of why we chose the koru as the symbol for our journey.
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There's lots to like about living in Wellington. Indeed, there's lots to like about living in New Zealand (e.g. the scenery, no tipping, enjoying a smokefree meal). It's a great city to explore on foot armed with a map, perhaps with an audio guide on your iPod. The weather is often scorned: you'll need a brolly (if there's no wind), but a jacket with hood is better (there's always wind) and sunglasses are good for any weather in The Windy City (they keep out bright sun as well as flying dirt!).
Continue reading 'Positively Wellington, Heart of the Edge'
A few brief notes on cars, fuel prices, parking, licensing, road code, the driving experience, and insurance.
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It is said that Wellington has more cafés and eateries per head of population than any other city in the world. But what can you buy to eat in, how good is it, and is it value-for-money?
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Visit 100% Pure New Zealand and you'll be sold the scenery but also a host of activities that make the most of it; New Zealand equals access to The Great Outdoors. The government actively promotes this image: most Kiwis live within 30 minutes of the coast; there are 14 national parks; you can ski 10 commercial fields; the country has more golf courses per capita than anywhere else; etc. We've been attempting to experience this ideal since our arrival, making the most of the warmer weather to enjoy various outdoor pursuits.
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When you leave your home country for any length of time it's natural to look for the tastes of home. As luck would have it, it's not too difficult to find German eats and treats in Wellington as Germany and New Zealand share a love of good food and drink.
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