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NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand is where our nomadic journey began in 2018 and remains one of the places we know most personally. We started out with converting an empty van into our home on wheels and toured the country for 12 months. Our guides currently focus on the North Island, bringing together road trips, memorable landscapes and some of our favourite cafés along the way.

View of Wainui Beach near Gisborne in New Zealand

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New Zealand: The Ultimate North Island Road Trip Itinerary

A practical itinerary based on our own journey through the North Island, combining coastlines, geothermal landscapes and slower stops along the way.

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The Top 10 Coffee Shops and Roasters in New Zealand

From tiny espresso bars to full working roasteries, these are the coffee stops that kept our New Zealand road trip properly caffeinated.

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North Island Road Trip: East Coast, Taupō and Coromandel

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Breakfast in New Zealand: Our Favorite Cafés and Morning Stops

From excellent coffee and freshly baked pastries to creative bagels and generous brunches, these are the breakfast spots we genuinely enjoyed while traveling around New Zealand.

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The Top 7 Farmers Markets in New Zealand

From fresh regional produce and local baking to handmade goods, live music and plenty of good coffee, these are the farmers markets that made our weekends on the road more memorable.

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