Bungy jumping…just thinking back on it gives me the churns in my stomach. I did my first bungy jump at the place where bungy all started – Kawarau Bridge at Queenstown, New Zealand! Although it was only 43m high, it…
Year: 2021
I’ve always wondered how it felt to be jumping out of a plane and flying in the sky. Would my face be distorted with that wind? Would I scream till my voice got hoarse? Would I have the courage to…
Have you ever wondered what is the best way to explore Japan and whether there is anything special or seasonal that you can plan your travel in Japan with? This article will cover the Top 10 things you can do…
Checking a Glacier heli-hike off my list was not even something I thought about when I first decided to go on a working holiday in New Zealand. However, as I was building up my to-do list, this seems like an…
Hiking the Avalanche Peak at Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand has got to be one of my most memorable hikes ever. The hike was difficult yet fulfilling, and dangerous yet worth the effort. I’m sure you will feel the same too,…
Before starting work for your working holiday, know your basics of working in New Zealand and especially your wages entitlements. Although it may be rare, but doing so can help you avoid being short changed by your employers. With that,…
Have you ever wondered how a typical day looks like when living and working in New Zealand as a horticultural worker? I went to New Zealand with no expectations and without even knowing what my next steps would be. However,…
It has been all fun and endless travelling until you realise your Working Holiday visa is expiring. That’s when it will probably start sinking in that you have to prepare for your departure from New Zealand. In case you have…
I did my New Zealand working holiday from Summer to Spring and spent a good deal of my time working really hard! Throughout the summer, I worked in the North Island around Hawkes Bay as a fruit thinner, picker, grader…
Filing for taxes during a working holiday in New Zealand may reasonably be the last thing on your mind. Following my previous article on Knowing your Taxes in New Zealand, this article is more on dealing with any possible remaining…