So you're going to live in another country (or go travelling) for a year. What do you do with your existing house, car, and other trappings while abroad? The answers will depend in part on whether your house is occupied (by a tenant or sitter) or stands vacant, but in both cases there are several things to keep in mind as you plan your absence.
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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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Apia is 2892km closer to the equator than Auckland; that alone might be reason enough to choose Samoa for a winter break. We followed a personal recommendation to stay at Virgin Cove Resort on the south coast, near the village of Saanapu. Here we spent a week swimming, reading, eating and sleeping: it was just what the doctor ordered.
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In a "world first" partnership, Google Earth now includes content from 100% Pure New Zealand, the official site of Tourism New Zealand.
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Bess is our much-loved and very English tortie cat. It's hard not having her with us in New Zealand but we had to make the difficult decision to leave her based on what we considered best for her and due to practical considerations.
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The Queen Charlotte Track is a 71km walk between Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds in Marlborough, at the top of New Zealand's South Island. Access and accommodation options are good whether you plan to carry your own kit over several days or send it ahead by water taxi while you enjoy a leisurely day walk.
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