It's a Drama Podcast (Liz Deacle and Brian Deacle)
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| 16 Feb 2023 | Our Daughter. Tessa. Behind The Scenes | 00:48:53 | |
Tessa is our daughter. She is 18. In two days' time, she will leave me, Brian and her older brother (and the home where she grew up) to start a new life in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Alone. Brian and I will officially be empty nesters. Regular listeners to our podcast will know the effect this huge transition has had on us. Especially me. These past few months have been tough. I always imagined that when the time came for my kids to leave home, I would be this super cool, open, liberal, go-with-the-flow parent. One who relished the opportunity of having the house to herself so she could indulge in some grown-up, mature stuff with her husband. But no. The opposite is true (Sorry, Bri). I'm clinging to those apron strings so tightly that the poor girl can't go to the bathroom without me trailing behind her... In this week's behind-the-scenes episode, you will be treated to something very rare. A one-to-one in-depth talk between me and my daughter. In it, she shares every thought going through her lovely head as she makes this big transition into adulthood. Enjoy. PS: Enjoyed the show? Email me at liz@itsadrama.com and let me know! I will pass any messages on to Tessa Liz's Book UpdateThe manuscript is currently with the editor. I need to get a cover design, think of a title and then... voila! It should be ready to release in March 2023! Keep listening for more sneaky peaks, and I will let you know when you are able to pre-order! My NewsletterSign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness, laughter and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. All at the same time. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends.
More Behind the Scenes Episodes From It's a Drama:Tessa at 17. Behind The Scenes #9 Quitting School. Tessa Behind The Scenes #5 Sonny. Our Son. Behind The Scenes #2 We Met Online. Subscribers to Friends. Behind The Scenes #3 The Harsh Realities of Returning Home Tossing and Turning in Thailand She's Gone. was it a SECRET or a LIE? Feeling Emotional. The Next Step.
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| 22 Feb 2021 | 5 Things You Will Never See in New Zealand. | 00:28:11 | |
If you are moving to New Zealand you will be itching to find out everything there is to know about the country. From the New Zealand slang to what the new Zealand people are like. In this week's New Zealand podcast, we explore 5 things (well actually, it's more like 4 and a half) that you just won't find in New Zealand. And no. Number 1 isn't decent bacon because I've told you before. You can. 5 Things You Won't Find in New Zealand Listen to the podcast, 5 things you WON'T find in New Zealand here: Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community?Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! Links Mentioned in this week's podcast:
Links Mentioned in this weeks episode: The FREE 5 Day Video Guide To Life in New Zealand (the free version of the video guide we talk about) https://itsadrama.com/ilovenz/ The post on the real reason we left Britain. https://itsadrama.com/reasons-for-emigrating-from-the-uk-blog/ Moving to New Zealand https://itsadrama.com/kids-in-new-zealand/ Did you enjoy this week's podcast on the 5 things you won't find in New Zealand? If so, please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! And if you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them! Follow me on: https://www.pinterest.nz/itsadrama/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lizitsadrama?... Follow me on:
Did you enjoy this week's podcast on 5 Things You WON'T find in New Zealand?Thank you so very much for listening! We'd love to know what you think about this week's show and if there is anything you would like to know further so that we can include it in our next podcast. Please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! Thank you for your support and don't forget— If you enjoy our podcasts then you can subscribe to us on iTunes or Spotify (that way you will never miss an episode!) If you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them!! Follow us on: | |||
| 28 Nov 2023 | Gatecrashers, royalty & deranged morning routines | 00:45:34 | |
Liz and Brian’s morning routine has changed drastically. Just when they thought they’d discovered a nice quiet hidey-hole to indulge in some golfy meditation, a bunch of rude gatecrashers (and a soggy beast) forced Liz to act quite strangely. Talking of strange… In this weeks husband and wife we discuss the glorious habits of the Queen’s alkie sister, why Brian feels inferior to a hunk who never sleeps and what on earth we will tell our 19-year-old daughter, Tess when she comes home for Christmas and is faced with a lucky bag. Don't forget to leave us a review (PLEASE!!) and share this podcast with a friend! Sharing is caring, and your support means the world to us! We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and let us know where you are listening from! Email us at liz@itsadrama.com or brian@itsadrama.com
Links mentioned in the show:Sign up for Liz's FREE newsletter, The Front Row now! Liz's latest book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES | |||
| 22 Nov 2021 | Living in Taranaki, New Zealand. 8 (Brutally Honest) Pros & Cons | 00:50:13 | |
In 2017, Taranaki, New Zealand was voted by The Lonely Planet as being the 2nd best region in the world to visit. Wow. That’s a pretty big label—a lot to live up to. My family and I have lived in this region for twelve years and now consider ourselves Naki locals. As you can imagine, New Zealand has a lot of pros and cons and Taranaki is no different. Join Brian and I talk as we talk about what Taranaki is REALLY like, Enjoy! Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community?Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing community of New Zealand loving members!
Living in Taranaki, New ZealandYou may be thinking of moving to New Zealand and you are currently trying to decide which is best, the North Island or South Island. I'll always be a North island fan. But only one place on the North Island. Taranaki. I love Taranaki so much that I dedicated an entire post to it. In that blog post, I give 16 reasons why we consider Taranaki to be the best place in New Zealand. But today we are here to talk about the downsides of living on the far western tip of New Zealand's North Island. The pros and the cons. In this week's podcast episode, Brian and I talk about:
Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!WARNING!! Do NOT Say This in New Zealand!! Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?
Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These Essential Life Skills? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird?
Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What? Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes You Make Online
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)
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| 05 Aug 2024 | Drama in Vegas. (Over) worrying about our 23-yr-old son | 00:25:15 | |
Is it Just Me? Wouldn't every mother be the same? Our son is on holiday in Vegas. And of course, there've been a few dramas. What was interesting, though, was how Liz and Brian reacted differently to some worrying news. Go on, Bri. Put the coffee pot on... Enjoy! Links mentioned in the show:Sign up for Liz's FREE 5-day LETTERS. They are free, they are inspiring, and they are personal. And best of all, you'll love them. This FREE email newsletter is the best way to get to know Liz. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️ Get Liz's book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!) Her hilarious memoir of travelling the world as a family for a year (with very little money, and far too many hormones!!) ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and review the It's a Drama Podcast here, or if you are on Spotify, please review us over there. Your short review helps us massively and encourages us to continue! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5 DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. This will also lead you to more details of the NZAhead Community that Liz and Brian talk about 🇳🇿 💰 Transferring currency overseas? We are proud to team up with TorFX, a foreign exchange service company that offers personal FREE advice and guidance anywhere in the world. If you are looking for a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you! TorFX . We use them. These guys are great! Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you :) Thank you for listening, you are fabulous and we love you. Liz and Brian x
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| 30 Jan 2024 | Wayward spending & Angry Reviews | 00:44:12 | |
In this week's show, Liz and Brian dive into the world of negative reviews and comments. Brian shares a lifelong criticism, and Liz is irked by her husband spending their millions without asking...
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:You can very kindly REVIEW Liz's Book HERE! Sign up for Liz's FREE newsletter, The Front Row, now! Get Liz's book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!) Join us in using the BEST travel hack in the world, HOUSESITTING. Use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off TrustedHousesitting by Clicking here! Liz's VIRAL (woo hoo!) Quora post on India We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and let us know where you're listening from. Please email us at liz@itsadrama.com or brian@itsadrama.com Don't forget to leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app (PLEASE!!) and share this podcast with a friend! Sharing is caring, and your support means the world to us! ❤️ | |||
| 12 Feb 2020 | How To Avoid Jet Lag & Get Some Shut Eye - PODCAST #17 | 00:29:14 | |
Jet lag. Is there anything worse than finding yourself wide awake at 3 am with the dreaded jet lag? Pacing around the house like a deluded tiger, trying to decide whether it would be best to watch TV or clean the cutlery drawer out? In this week's podcast, Sonny and I talk about jet lag and a few proven ways in which you can avoid it. And no. My suggestion wasn't to get as drunk as possible on the plane thank you very much. I am far too sophisticated and grown-up for that. | |||
| 29 Oct 2021 | Warning. Do NOT Say This in New Zealand! | 00:30:43 | |
Regardless of whether you are moving to New Zealand or planning to visit when the borders open, there are a few crucial things you should know. Like what NOT to say in New Zealand. Brian and I thought it would be fun to share seven kiwi BIG no-no's in this week's show. That way, when you eventually get off the plane in Aotearoa, you can get on with the good stuff. Like making friends with hobbits and climbing snow-peaked mountains. Enjoy! Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community?Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing community of New Zealand loving members!
What NOT To say in New Zealand.
It's such fun researching new countries, especially such wondrous places like New Zealand. Before you arrive in the land of the long white cloud, there are a few essentials that'll make your experience easier—learning a bit of the New Zealand slang, for example—knowing your chooks from your chocks. Getting a sneak-peek into typical New Zealand people; finding out what makes them tick. All that kind of stuff. But what about the things that you SHOULDN'T do?? What if you ask a question in a busy kiwi bar and suddenly hear a pin drop? Gulp.
In this week's podcast episode, Brian and I talk about:
Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?
Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These Essential Life Skills? 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird?
Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What?
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)
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| 02 Aug 2023 | Laughing all the way to the BANK | 00:44:38 | |
Ohh...you're in for a real chuckle today peeps! Victor Hugo famously said that "laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face." Hmm. I'm not sure if I'd go that far. I just spent forty-five minutes laughing on this week's podcast and I still look like an insipid dripping candle. But. After listening to this episode, I can guarantee that YOU won't! Stand by to learn about the world's funniest woman, a human donkey, how much MONEY Liz has made as a Number 1 Bestselling AUTHOR and... Be treated to the first-ever snippet of Liz's soon-to-be-released AUDIO BOOK! Enjoy! Links mentioned in the show:Liz's latest book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 Check out Liz's latest book, The Travel Bog Diaries! One Woman's hilarious confessions of surviving family travel (for a Year... on a teeny, tiny budget!!) PS: If you already bought Liz's book (thank you!), we would love it if you would be kind enough to leave a few words in a review. This helps the book to get discovered. Go here to leave your review, and Thank you SO much!! ❤️ The Stuph Files Programme with Peter Anthony Holder. (Find the episode with Carla Brown, the Laughing Champ!)
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| 09 Mar 2021 | Typical Brit! 12 (Baffling) British Habits | 00:24:35 | |
She's a typical Brit. I've heard that saying more times than I've had hot dinners in the past twelve years. And right there is a perfect example of typical British ways. Right up there in that first sentence. Being British is fab. It's brill. You can say things that make no sense at all to the rest of the world and every other British person understands what you are saying. British Culture Habits In this podcast episode (which also has a video to watch should you so wish!), we talked about 12 of the most typical British ways that the world finds both confusing (and often infuriating!) Get a nice cup of tea and enjoy! Listen to the podcast about what makes a typical Brits here! (If you would rather watch the video version then keep scrolling!)Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidWould You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community?Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! Did you enjoy this week's podcast on British Culture?Thank you so very much for listening! We'd love to know what you think about this week's show and if there is anything you would like to know further so that we can include it in our next podcast. Please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! Thank you for your support and don't forget— If you enjoy our podcasts then you can subscribe to us on iTunes or Spotify (that way you will never miss an episode!) If you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them!Follow us on: | |||
| 14 Jun 2024 | Can I stay home forever? Braving normal life while GRIEVING | 00:56:36 | |
It's the first time in eight weeks I've left the house. Apart from getting groceries, walking in nature, and spending an hour or two working at our local cafe, my safe place to grieve has been at home. Alone. In this episode, we wanted to share our first overnight trip away since losing Mum. We went to see our son, Sonny, in Hamilton, New Zealand. In the real world. Filled with grief but determined to do something normal, this is what the experience looked like. Thank you for listening and watching. We love you. Arohanui Liz and Brian xx Links mentioned in the show:Liz's Front Row newsletter. The best of my writing is shared in my weekly newsletter. Join my inner circle for free, and let's get to know each other better. Sign up for the Front Row Newsletter here. ❤️ Like what you heard? PLEASE SHOW YOUR LOVE by rating and reviewing us! You can leave your review for the It's a Drama Podcast here It only takes a minute and helps us reach more people. Scroll to the bottom of your podcasting app to review. 🇳🇿 Our Moving to NZ Podcast is called NZ Ahead. Everything you need to know about moving to and living in New Zealand: Liz's latest book about travelling the world with two teenage kids is now available on AUDIO! Get your copy HERE 📧 Please email Liz or Brian (or both!) and let us know where you are listening from and why you love the show! liz@itsadrama.com brian@itsadrama.com | |||
| 12 Oct 2023 | Proverb: Man who work non-stop has small sausage | 00:59:41 | |
You leave your home to go "away" for a few weeks and believe that everything will be Puuurfecct. You tell yourself you'll relax. Take massages. Eat out (without complaining). Wrong. Join Liz and Bri this week as they open a can of sausages (small ones) and share the highs and lows of being away from home for 5 weeks. They reveal the gourmet and gross food they've eaten in New Zealand, the things they've ditched and discovered since being away, and Brian blurts out his problem with little dogs... Enjoy! Don't forget to leave us a review (PLEASE!!) and share this podcast with a friend! Sharing is caring, and your support means the world to us! ❤️ We want to hear from you! Do you have a question for us that we could answer in the next episode? What did you think of the "new jingle and format??" Email us at liz@itsadrama.com or brian@itsadrama.com and let us know! We answer every single email!
Links mentioned in the show:
NZ Ahead Podcast (our other podcast about moving to and living in New Zealand) Yoga Nidra (Sleep Meditation that we talked about!) Magnet Cafe (the one on the Shoreshee) If you want to join us in using the BEST travel hack in the world, use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 20% off TrustedHousesitting by Clicking here! Liz's latest book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 Housesitting 25% DISCOUNT Code
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| 20 Oct 2024 | Fiji Wedding Party, here we come... | 00:33:38 | |
Liz and Brian and getting ready to go to a wedding in Fiji. Of course, there are concerns. Just a few. What with those dancing men and crab-racing women? It's all too much to think about...So Liz, thinks about her old pal, Mo. You know, Mo? The salt-of-the-earth mother-in-law. Mo, with no knickers...THAT Mo. Join us as we plan a VERY special (and extra sociable) occasion! Liz and Bri x Visit the Show Page here: https://itsadrama.com/fiji-wedding-party-here-we-come-oh-fk Links mentioned in the show: 😌 Need some calm and relaxation? We USE and LOVE the Headspace meditation app. It's been a lifesaver for me these last few months. HEADSPACE is packed with goodness and is FREE for the first 7 days. Give Headspace a go HERE ➡️https://itsadrama.com/headspace
Sign up for Liz’s FREE email newsletter. This is the best way to get to know Liz and have her meet you. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️ Love to travel and laugh? Get Liz’s book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on AUDIO!) A hilarious memoir of how Liz and her family travelled the world for a year (with very little money and far too many hormones!) ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and review the It’s a Drama Podcast here, or if you are on Spotify, please review us over there. Your short review helps us massively and encourages us to continue! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. This will also lead you to more details of the NZAhead Community that Liz and Brian talk about 🇳🇿 💰 Transferring currency? We are proud to team up with TorFX, a foreign exchange service company that offers personal FREE advice and guidance anywhere in the world. If you are looking for a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we’ve done the homework for you! TorFX. We use them, our community uses them. These guys are great! Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we make a small commission at no extra cost if you use the links. Thank you 🙂 Thank you for listening; you are fabulous, and we love you. Liz and Brian x Follow us on:
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| 29 Sep 2021 | Behind The Scenes #5. Quitting School. Where to Now? | 00:53:15 | |
Oh, joy. Just when you think you have everything sorted. Just when you think that you have all of your baby duckies lined up neatly in a row, something goes and changes. A big wet scary towel is thrown over you and your head is you find yourself being I just wanted to make this absolutely clear before you listen to this weeks Behind the Scenes Podcast. What may sound like a very calm and easy-going mother talking to her up-in-the-air-daughter is actually a woman whose mind is filled with jumble, fear, excitement, pride, and worry. All parents know this feeling. Each and every one of us go through this at least a billion times a year with our kids. Enjoy. I know that you are going to love this episode. Let me know by leaving a comment on my blog or sending me a quick email at liz@itsadrama.com I read and reply to every single email.
In this podcast, Tessa and I talk openly about:
Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast!Would you like to hear more of these Behind The Scenes Podcasts?We would love it if, after listening to this podcast, you took the time to let us know your thoughts? Leave a comment below or send me an email. I answer every single email. liz@itsadrama.com
Have you listened to our other Behind The Scenes Episodes?Episode 1; Meeting our teenage daughter, Tessa Episode 2: Our boy, Sonny at 20. Homeschooled. No college education. Three (very different) careers. Episode 4: Why we REALLY left the UK
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| 23 Sep 2021 | Living in New Zealand With Food Allergies | 00:42:54 | |
Yesterday I was asked by a member of our private community, 'Is the food in New Zealand better?' While this is a huge topic (and those who know me will have probably guessed my answer), I said it would depend on where you are comparing it to. Compared to the UK, yes, I think that the food in New Zealand is better. It tastes more 'real'. Don't ask me to define real because I can't. Sorry. Let's just say it hits a different spot on the taste buds. After talking to this community member for a while I discovered her reason for asking the above question. She had severe food allergies and was trying to gauge what life in New Zealand would look like. In this week's show, I talk to Jenn Morris. Jenn is from the Youtube channel, A Thousand Words. She emigrated to New Zealand over a decade ago and she has various food intolerances and allergies that she lives with.
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Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our very exciting and growing community of New Zealand loving members!
So...Is The Food in New Zealand Better? If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand and you have an allergy or food intolerance, your big question will be how you will cope. Is the food in New Zealand better?
In this week's episode Jen shares: How she didn't have any of these food intolerances until she moved to New Zealand and what that looked like. How she copes living in a (very) small town in regards to her special dietary needs. Grocery shopping in New Zealand. Eating out with her special dietary needs. Whether she thinks that food in New Zealand is better.
Watch more of Jenn on her brilliant Youtube channel!
Watch The Video Podcast: Is The Food in New Zealand Better?
Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?
Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?
Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes (Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK.
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! 7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)
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| 12 Dec 2023 | job Seeking and Cock-Tales | 00:34:35 | |
It's jobs, jobs, jobs in our house at the moment. Honestly, it's all we can talk about. We've got a son who needs one, a daughter who's juggling one and a woman in Australia who's jumping over the tins of baked beans to avoid one... In this week's episode, Brian and Liz discuss what is and isn't acceptable in a job interview, disagree about mardy men on building sites, and recall a few white lies they told to get where they needed to be... Enjoy! Don't forget to leave us a review (PLEASE!!) and share this podcast with a friend! Sharing is caring, and your support means the world to us! ❤️ We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and let us know your embarrassing job interviews! Please email us at liz@itsadrama.com or brian@itsadrama.com
Links mentioned in the show:Sign up for Liz's FREE newsletter, The Front Row, now! Liz's latest book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!) If you want to join us in using the BEST travel hack in the world, HOUSESITTING, use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off TrustedHousesitting by Clicking here! | |||
| 05 Feb 2025 | 24 hours in America. Here's what surprised us. | 00:42:32 | |
Liz and Bri are back from their adventures in Canada, but on their way home, they spend time in the USA. Because they have no one else to talk to apart from each other, they couldn't wait to return to New Zealand to share their findings with YOU... Love you guys! Enjoy! Liz and Bri xx Podcast Show Page: Click Here
Links mentioned in the show: 🎁 Want more exclusive, private, behind-the-scenes BONUS content? Want to be part of our inner circle of friends? You can now join us on Patreon! patreon.com/itsadrama. Come on over! We would LOVE to make content just for you. Sign up for Liz's FREE email newsletter. This is the best way to get to know Liz and have her meet you. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️ Get Liz's book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on AUDIO) A hilarious memoir of how Liz and her family travelled the world for a year (with very little money and far too many hormones!) ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and review the It's a Drama Podcast here, or if you are on Spotify, please review us over there. Your short review helps us massively and encourages us to continue! 🏡 Want to know how we travel for FREE? We use (and LOVE) Trusted Housesitters. If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, check out these beautiful houses and pets that are currently available & waiting for YOU to HOUSESIT! Once convinced that housesitting is for you, use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off HOUSESITTING by going here! 🟩 looking for the BEST Travel Insurance? There is only one company that we use (and only ever use when we travel), and that is World Nomads. Over the years, we've made three claims (sorry, guys), and each time the service has been superb. Check World Nomads out here! 🥳📣Did you know we now have a SECRET second podcast? BEHIND THE DRAMA is a fabulous member-only podcast where Brian and I give you bonus content and take you deeper into the more personal stories about life as a married, entrepreneurial couple. A couple who juggle travel, family, business, mental health and marriage. A couple who have two adult kids that still live at home. But that's okay. Honest. If you are someone who dreams of throwing conventional life into the air and swapping it for optimism, yes-ness, adventure, and a ton of much-needed knicker-wetting humour, then this is the podcast for you - It is real, it is honest, it is tough, and it is JUST what you need. Trust me, you LOVE this! Find out more by going to our Patreon page: https://patreon.com/itsadrama We'd love for you to join our inner circle of friends.
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| 10 Jan 2023 | Struggling | 01:09:44 | |
We desperately wanted to bring you an upbeat, humorous podcast to kick the year off, but sometimes life just doesn't turn out that way. So you are getting the alternative. The real stuff. A conversation between a husband and wife trying to navigate life. You are also getting PART 3 from the first chapter in Liz's upcoming book (which I still can't think of a title for?!). Thank you for being here. Thank you for creating a space where we feel safe enough (and brave enough) to share the things that others might hide. Thank you. Links Mentioned in The Show:Podcast episodes: How to Stay Married When you Work Together 24/7 How we Afford to Travel the World A Ruthless Response (including pt 1 of Liz's book) The Ghost of Brian's Past (including pt 2 of Liz's book)
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Liz's Book Update The manuscript is currently with the editor. I need to get a cover design, think of a title and then... voila! It should be ready to release in March! Keep listening for more sneaky peaks, and I will let you know when you are able to pre-order! My NewsletterSign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. All at the same time. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends. We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that we have just returned for six months in Europe and Asia. While we were there, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is: The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content). Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount! Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
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| 26 Nov 2020 | 7 Ludicrous Misconceptions About New Zealand | 00:30:43 | |
Luckily, one of the best things about New Zealand is the fact that the people have a bloody good sense of humour. Which is just as well. Because some of these common misconceptions about what life is like in New Zealand are quite frankly hilarious. Life in New Zealand I am not a hypocrite so I will tell you this straight up. Before we go any further. Prior to us moving to New Zealand eleven years ago, my (zero) knowledge of the country led me to believe that I would find locals living in mud huts selling coconut juice to the passers-by in exchange for a smile. I even thought that there would be little sheep in neck-scarves working at the airport. Luckily, I kept that last expectation to myself. What is life like in New Zealand? The reality couldn't be further from the truth. Which is a pity really. I think it would be quite nice to have a woolly ram checking your luggage for dirty boots. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community?Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! If you are moving to New Zealand from the US then you need to read this post and listen to this podcast. Because I hate to break it to you, but a lot of these common misconceptions came via my American friends. Oops. Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up below and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! 7 (Ridiculous) Misconceptions About New Zealand 1: New Zealander's Don't Speak English I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt on this one. And I kind of get it. The New Zealand slang is not just confusing but quite frankly, at times, it can come across as just plain bonkers. I mean, what country says 'Yeah Nah' when you ask them a question? Huh? But fear not. English is spoken throughout New Zealand. And rest assured, once you get become accustomed to the accent and get your head around the fact that kiwis will greet you by saying 'howzit?' and then walk away without waiting for an answer, you'll be sweet. English is one of the three official languages in New Zealand (the others are Te Reo Māori and New Zealand sign language). 2: New Zealand is Connected To Australia (by a bridge actually). Er no. Not quite. Australia is a little over 2,500 miles away from New Zealand so that bridge had better be a bloody long one... Just to be clear. Australia is not connected to New Zealand. They are completely separate countries. And for god's sake don't ever make the same mistake as I did and claim you can't tell the difference between a kiwi accent and an Ozzie one. Big mistake. One says Luz and the other says leeez. Not actually that helpful when your name is Liz. 3: It's Always Sunny in New Zealand One of the wonderful things about living in New Zealand is that it is a country with seasons. Four of them in fact. While it is true that there are hotter and drier parts of the country depending on where you go, New Zealand has four seasons and all of them hold their own secret charm. If you are trying to weigh up when is the best time to visit New Zealand then I'd say it depends on what floats your boat. The summer is hot and gorgeous - if you are coming in December just remember that Christmas in New Zealand is hot (and I won't lie, that's a bit weird). The spring is warm and beautiful, the winter is sunny and cold and you can ski and the autumn is colourful and calm. Just remember, this is not Hawaii, nor is it Sri Lanka or Australia. This is New Zealand. And It rains a lot. Which is why the country is so beautifully green. 4: New Zealand People Dwell in Bungalows Along The Coast I love this one! Some New Zealander's have holiday homes along the coast. These homes are called 'Baches'. Don't ask me what the name means, I have no idea. But these baches are wooden structures, usually made up of two or three rooms, with a basic kitchen. They are an iconic part of New Zealand's culture and history. They are now hugely desirable in New Zealand due to their beachside location. But no, New Zealanders live in houses or apartments like everyone else in the world. Not a mud hut in sight. 5:New Zealander's Eat The Kiwi Bird (& it tastes like chicken) I have something to confess. In all the years that I have been living in New Zealand, I have only ever seen a kiwi bird once. And that was in a sanctuary while we were on holiday exploring some free hot pools in Rotorua. The Kiwi is a national icon, equally cherished by all cultures in New Zealand and the last place you will ever see a kiwi bird is on a New Zealanders plate. Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up below and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! 6: There Are Cannibal Natives Living In Them There New Zealand Hills Another common misconception that you can ignore. No. There aren't any cannibals in New Zealand and there certainly aren't any natives running around in grass skirts thumping their chest and howling to the moon. Actually, I've just described my teenage son when he runs out of data. New Zealand is made up of two main cultures. European New Zealanders count for the majority of the population and the Māori population make up approx 17%. The Māori language (also known as Te Reo which means "the language") is taught throughout New Zealand schools.
7: The New Zealand Food is Boring Last week I dedicated an entire podcast episode to New Zealand food and discussed whether or not it was delicious or dull. The short answer is that New Zealand food is delicious. Like everything else in this far away country, it is underestimated and humble. New Zealand food is tasty and real. It is not piled high onto your plate, nor is it sprinkled with masses of sugar or injected with anything yucky. But it does include a lot of eggs. Or if we're going to be really kiwi - iggs. The new Zealander's love their iggs. Just forwarning you.
Other things/links we talked about in this week's working from home podcast episode: What our impression was of New Zealand before we moved here eleven years ago. You can listen to the podcast episode what our first year in New Zealand was like and what shocked us. The sunniest region of New Zealand and how it differs to where we live in Taranaki The FREE video series that we offer to everyone who loves New Zealand and want to know what real life is like down under. Lots more common (and totally ridiculous) misconceptions about New Zealand
Listen to the podcast: 7 Ridiculous Misconceptions About New Zealand
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| 20 Jan 2020 | Feeling Grateful. PODCAST #14 | 00:29:05 | |
This week's podcast is hosted by Liz and Sonny (first one of the year!) and is an up close and personal episode looking a what happened in our lives last year that left us feeling grateful (and being able to discuss the reasons why we are grateful). I think everyone should take stock (each day if possible) and take a look at what the things they have to be grateful for. Otherwise, you could turn into a moaning Minnie. And no one likes those. Teenagers are always getting a rough time about how privileged and ungrateful they are, so we thought it would be fun to discuss exactly what (if anything) this eighteen-year-old boy (sorry Sonny, young man) and his mother feels grateful for. Gulp. | |||
| 05 Oct 2023 | What a Drip | 00:40:24 | |
This week's episode is brought to you from the lovely and very gorgeous art deco city of Napier in New Zealand, where Liz and Bri are housesitting for five weeks in a rambling old villa perched high on a lofty hill. Ah...Life is perfect. Me and Bri, living like a Lord and Lady Muck in our ole kiwi manor house. What's not to love about that? Well...get yourself comfy, and we'll tell you... This Ole Kiwi HouseI don't know anyone who doesn't see a picture in a glossy house magazine of a rambling old villa and romanticize about living in it. I know I do. I see it all so perfectly. There's me, dressed in my floral frock, washing my dishes in the stone-fired, enamelled porcelain Belfast sink. Inhaling the wafts of wisteria that creep over the pretty glass paned windows... And there's Bri. Dripping snot from his left nostril. Show Notes and More at:https://itsadrama.com/what-a-drip Links mentioned in the show:If you want to join us in using the BEST travel hack in the world, use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 20% off TrustedHousesitting by Clicking here! Liz's latest book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 Housesitting 25% DISCOUNT Code
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| 25 Nov 2022 | Can't Shake it off | 00:39:46 | |
Typical. All around the world without so much of a sniff, and then you come home and get Covid. And not only that, you're not coping with being home as well as you thought you would... I'd never really given much thought to what is known as the vacation blues. Until now, that is. We warn you. This isn't the most uplifting episode. But it's real. And that's all that matters. Links Mentioned in The Show:Liz's Quora profile, where she is currently finding an outlet to relax and be creative (Don't forget to follow!). WITCH Theatre Company in Wellington (Where Tessa has just landed a role in their next show - Into The woods). We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (Looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content). If you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount! Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx ($80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
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| 19 Sep 2023 | How's Life Alone? Tessa. (Behind The Scenes) | 01:10:13 | |
This week's podcast is a behind-the-scenes chat with Liz and her daughter, Tessa. Tessa (19) is a regular guest on the podcast. Since her last visit, she has flown the nest to start a new life alone in the capital city of New Zealand, Wellington. As is often the case with life, things don't always turn out as we expect them to. We don't feel the way we anticipate. Life throws us challenges, and although they are necessary for us to grow, new experiences aren't always easy or pleasant. And that's why we wanted to share this conversation. I asked Tessa to come to the microphone and share what life has been like moving away and living alone for the first time. We know that many of you listening to this podcast have kids, and we hope by sharing what Tessa feels (and her experiences), you will resonate, and it will help in some small way. Sit back, pour yourself something nice and join this intimate conversation between mother and daughter. (Click the website link to see the photos. You can also leave a comment and say hi!) Links mentioned in the show:
Other Behind The Scenes Podcasts with Tessa (and Sonny): Tessa at 17. (Behind the scenes) Our Daughter Tessa. Time to Leave Home (Behind The Scenes) Tessa. Quitting Education. (Behind The Scenes). Sonny at 20. (Behind The Scenes)
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| 28 Feb 2021 | Americans in New Zealand. Will They (Ever) Feel At Home? | 00:26:04 | |
How do Americans in New Zealand settle? Will New Zealand feel familiar in any ways? If you are moving to New Zealand from America and wondering what your new life will be like then you will love what we are about to share. Living in New Zealand (As an Expat)
In this podcast episode (which also has a video to watch should you so wish!), we explored 3 (very similar) things that New Zealand and America share a love for! My family and I have been living in New Zealand twelve years ago from the UK and it was the BEST thing we ever did. Of course, as with any country, there are pros and cons of living in New Zealand here, but in general, the New Zealand food is divine and the scenery is to die for and the kiwi people are super welcoming. If you are from the US and are asking Is New Zealand for me then hopefully this video podcast will help you feel right at home! 3 (American) Things That New Zealand Embraces Listen to the podcast, here: Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community?Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
Links Mentioned in this weeks episode: Moving to New Zealand with kids? https://itsadrama.com/kids-in-new-zealand/ Did you enjoy this week's podcast on the 5 things you won't find in New Zealand? If so, please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! And if you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them! Follow me on: https://www.pinterest.nz/itsadrama/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lizitsadrama?... Follow me on:
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| 24 Feb 2023 | Gosh. Is This Too Graphic?? | 00:49:08 | |
We need your help. Or at least one of us does. As you may remember, Liz's book is currently with the editor. The nice one with the blonde hair. Last week the editor sent back the first two chapters. Full of edits. These edits were accompanied by an email that said, "these edits are suggestions. This is your book. You get to say what stays or goes". I told you she was nice. The trouble is, there's a problem. A big problem. Something that Liz never anticipated when she so cockily employed a professional editor... Liz is a recovering people pleaser. Actually, that's a lie. She hasn't recovered yet. She's still in the acceptance phase. So our question to you, lovely listener, is this: Does what I read out in this episode offend you? Is it too graphic? Or does this slightly sick-but-still-funny attempt at humour tickle you? We would love to know. Email Liz at liz@itsadrama.com or Brian at brian@itsadrama.com Thank you, and enjoy!! Sign up for The FRONT ROW NEWSLETTER (It's free!)Sign up for the Front Row Newsletter and get every detail as it emerges about Liz's upcoming book! Edits, publishing and marketing...I want to share the lot. Every detail of this rollercoaster with YOU! Be the first to know about the release! be the first to hear about the AUDIO version! Sign up here, and let's go on this journey together for the next few weeks!
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| 11 Oct 2021 | Behind The Scenes #6. Feeling Fear. Having Courage | 00:36:48 | |
It's on days like this that I tend to reminisce. Go back in my mind ten years to when Brian was working in his plumbing and heating business and I was at home with kids, doing my best to provide them with a rounded education. Through my rose-tinted glasses, I see a calm and harmonious family who had a regular wage popping through the door every week. A life where the mother felt no need to put herself onto Youtube and make big fat mistakes in front of the world. And then I take the glasses off and wipe them. And I remember that fear was always present. There was the fear of some stuffing up my kid's life by homeschooling them. Fear of Brian drowning in the pool of stress that filled his fifty-hour workweek. Fear of using cling film when the whole world had adopted that rubbery Honeywrap organic stretchy stuff. Fear of doing things differently. Fear. Loads of fear. This week's podcast was made to inspire you. To encourage you to move forward with whatever it is you are doing. Even if (especially if) that thing is causing you to wobble and shake. Last week a friend reminded me of the Mark Twain quote: Courage is not the lack of fear. It is acting in spite of it. Another quote that I shall be using often came from my husband, Brian Deacle Have courage. Trust in yourself. Enjoy. I know that you are going to love this episode. Let me know by leaving a comment on my blog or sending me a quick email at liz@itsadrama.com I read and reply to every single email. Would you like to hear more of these Behind The Scenes Podcasts?We would love it if, after listening to this podcast, you took the time to let us know your thoughts? Leave a comment below or send me an email. I answer every single email. Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast!Have you listened to our other Behind The Scenes Episodes?Episode 1; Meeting our teenage daughter, Tessa Episode 2: Our boy, Sonny at 20. Homeschooled. No college education. Three (very different) careers. Episode 4: Why we REALLY left the UK Episode 5: She's Quitting School. Now What?
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| 17 Apr 2022 | Why I'm (Really) AFRAID To Travel. Behind-the-Scenes #8 | 00:43:22 | |
Last week, in behind-the-scenes podcast #7, I shared some big news. Brian and I are leaving New Zealand to travel Europe for six months. l also promised to share the reasons why the thought of doing this trip brings me out in a cold sweat. Here goes. My most thought-provoking writing is shared in my weekly newsletter with my circle of friends. I would love to include you in that group. Sign up below. Sign up HERE and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. If that sounds like your sort of thing then sign up here and we will be lifelong friends. Afraid to Travel. In This Week's Show we Discuss:
1: The war 2: Working while travelling 3: The dreaded c-word. The pandemic 4: Leaving kids behind to travel 5: Money. Having the means to support long term travel. Moving To NEW ZEALAND? If you are moving to New Zealand and are in search of the BEST New Zealand content in the world then check out our brand NEW Podcast - NZ AHEAD
Want More Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes? (Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What? Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes You Make Online
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| 09 Dec 2021 | Is Christmas in New Zealand Better? (Or Will it Always Feel Weird.) | 00:41:35 | |
If you live in the US or the UK I am guessing that at some time in your life you will have dreamed of spending Christmas down under. But is Christmas in New Zealand better or will you spend the holiday season pining for the snow like a pig in a blanket? Let's explore six major differences between a New Zealand Christmas and those in the US. Enjoy! Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community?Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing community of New Zealand loving members!
Honestly. Is Christmas in New Zealand Better?
Are you a Christmas fan living in the US hoping to move to New Zealand? Check out one of my most popular posts Christmas on the beach or in the snow.
In this week's Christmas in New Zealand episode, Brian and I talk about:
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Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What? Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes You Make Online
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| 27 May 2021 | Where's Best to Live? New Zealand Or Canada? | 00:30:55 | |
New Zealand or Canada? Which is the best country to live in? New Zealand and Canada are amongst the top destinations that people choose to emigrate to. In this podcast and video, we talk about why we (a wife, husband and two small kids) chose to move to New Zealand over Canada and whether we regretted any of the decisions that we made. New Zealand Or Canada? How We Chose The One For Us Where shall we live kids? Canada or New Zealand?
The year was 2008 and we were living in the UK. My husband and I were desperate to leave the UK for various reasons and we had our immigration application logged with the Canadian Embassy. And then I (Liz) took a trip over to New Zealand to visit my sister and everything changed. The papers for Canada were cancelled and within a year we found ourselves living in New Zealand Although we made a few major mistakes within our first year, we were soon mastering the New Zealand slang words and fitting right in. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community?Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! Related podcasts that you will love:Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on:
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| 26 Nov 2019 | Couch surfing as a Family (When It's Weird & Freaky) PODCAST #008 | 00:25:58 | |
This week’s show is a continuation from Episode 5 - Couchsurfing as a family (how to save money). After that show, we got lots of please for us to elaborate on the 'weird Italian host'. Now. Because I am very delicate and old, please don't go attacking me and say I should be grateful that this guy let four rag- bags sleep in his house. I am; I was very grateful. But. This guy was a bit... Eccentric. So we thought we'd share. That way, if you are considering couchsurfing with your kids (and you absolutely should - it's the best!) you might want to avoid this certain Italian host. Unless your kids are harder than mine and like small wooden structures. In this episode, we…
Talk about our very unusual couch surfing host that we experienced in Florence, Italy Talk about Florence, alcohol, rabbits and toilets. Your mind must be boggling.
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| 20 Jun 2022 | Greece? For a Month? How Much Does THAT Cost? | 01:08:03 | |
Would I be wrong in guessing that at some time in your life you've dreamed of spending a few glorious weeks in Greece with your family? An idyllic Greek Island vacation. Have you spent time (sometimes hours) drooling at pictures on the internet of golden sand beaches and flat-roofed white houses that can only be found on an island in Greece somewhere in the middle of the Agean Sea? You and me both. I can't tell you how many times I have typed into Goggle 'what does it cost to spend a month on the Greek Island of Paros', only to be forced towards twenty million ads that never give me a straightforward answer. Taking a Greek Island Vacation As it happens, I am currently on holiday in Greece. I'm here with my husband and two young adult kids (notice how I called them 'young adults''? I have to do that. It's the law in our house. They don't talk to me for a week if they find out I've been calling them kids on the interweb). And as I've been paying for things I've been clocking the price so that I can report back to you with prices. So here we are. Brian and I. Your knights in Greek togas. Able and willing to share with you the exact cost of what a month in Greece will set you back. How we came to be in Greece for a month. Brian (my husband) and I have left our life in New Zealand and are currently travelling around Europe for three months. We bought a classic Peugeot 205 and we have driven it from England to Greece (where we have been for the last three weeks). This was all planned by Brian in Lockdown. While I was busy bleaching the cups. In this podcast episode, we share with you the exact cost of things in Greece. Including what a nice jug of wine will set you back. I always remember the important things. In This Week's Show Brian and I Discuss:
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| 20 Jan 2021 | 7 Things That Scared Us Most About Moving To New Zealand | 00:36:18 | |
Moving to New Zealand is a BIG scary decision and no matter how much stuff you research on the internet, your fears will never be totally soothed. Not until you arrive on kiwi soil and start getting on with your life. In this week's podcast episode Brian and I discuss what we worried about most about leaving the UK to live in New Zealand (& reveal whether those fears were justified).
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Looking back no, the fears that I had about leaving Bath in the UK to come and start a new life down under in New Zealand in seem a bit silly. I mean come on...Brian running off with a bunch of cricketers at a BBQ?? I'd be so lucky. But in reality, I spent many a sleepless night worrying about certain things that I was convinced was going to make living in New Zealand totally and utterly miserable. It's only looking on the bright side that keeps me going...
7 Common Fears about Life in New Zealand (& Whether or Not They Came True) This week we talk about : Gangs Never seeing family again Male chauvinists Failure Things being a bit backwards Not being welcomed Money
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| 06 Feb 2022 | New Zealand Borders to Open?! A Behind The Scenes Podcast | 00:46:59 | |
This week, Jacinda announced the news that so many of us have been waiting for. The New Zealand border will begin to open from February 2022. The re-opening scheme is to be phased out over the coming year. Here is what the 5 step plan will look like:
I don't know about anyone else, but this news brought a flood of tears. Many emotions came to the top. Some of which I wasn't aware even existed. And today, we'd like to share those emotions with you in this behind the scenes podcast. I hope that you love this episode as much as we loved making it. Let me know how this week's announcement made you feel by sending me a quick email at liz@itsadrama.com I read and reply to every single email. Because I adore you.
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| 31 Oct 2022 | It's Scary But it's Done | 00:47:04 | |
This week's episode is brought to you from Chiang Mai in Thailand. As this will be the last episode that we do while on this six-month trip, we thought that we'd make it an extra special episode for you. We have decided to do/say/talk about/share a few things that make us both feel rather uncomfortable. Especially me. But. You will love it. We know you will. And that makes the uncomfortableness all ok. So sit back, enjoy the show and let us wow you with what we are about to share! PS: Can we just say a HUGE thank you! thank you for being here with us for the past six months, for sharing our highs and lows and for supporting us along the way. You are wonderful. Thank you x Remember that you can email us at any time. We love it when people reach out. Why not say hi and let us know what you thought of this week's show? - I'll wait for you! liz@itsadrama.com
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| 10 Jun 2021 | Opportunity in New Zealand. Does it Even Exist? | 00:35:36 | |
Opportunity in New Zealand. Is there any? I can't tell you the number of times I've been asked this question. I have to say it is usually from people who are moving to New Zealand from the USA, people who say, 'we'd love to move to New Zealand but we've heard that there aren't many opportunities there.' Hmmm. Time for us to make a podcast episode and share all of the opportunities that we (my family of four) have had since moving to New Zealand twelve years ago. Does Opportunity Exist in New Zealand?
You can listen to the podcast or watch the video to hear the 5 HUGE opportunities that New Zealand has given us as a family, but before you do that, let me give you a few tips regarding opportunities in New Zealand. That way, if you are planning on living in New Zealand you will be prepared! There are some ludicrous misconceptions about New Zealand, one of those being that the country has limited opportunities. Not true. There is plenty of opportunity in New Zealand and if you are good at what you do, and are willing to go that extra mile, you will find it. Both the North Island and South Island have plenty of opportunities, just remember that becoming part of a local community is crucial to your success. Think about what you can offer New Zealand. How you can help. New Zealand people are more impressed by who you are as a person rather than what size degree you have and what car you drive. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community?Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love:REALLY? 7 Weird New Zealand Things About New Zealand Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?
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| 14 Oct 2021 | Living in New Zealand. 7 Things That (STILL) Baffle Us! | 00:27:17 | |
You'd think that after living in New Zealand for 12 years we'd have adjusted to the kiwi ways. And we have. To most things. But not all. We moved to New Zealand from England in 2009 and it was the best move that we have ever made. We have raised our kids in a country that embraces innovation and creativity, and have been warmly welcomed by the wonderful New Zealand people. But. There are times when we are reminded that this is not Kansas. That we still need to work a little harder to truly fit in. Whenever these seven events show up in life down under, we realise that try as we may, we are still adapting to life in New Zealand. Here are the seven culprits that still baffle these two slow learning brits...
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Living in New Zealand & STILL, We Can't Adjust To...
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| 12 Jul 2024 | A Month in Thailand? What's to Dread? | 00:48:21 | |
Sign up for Liz’s FREE 5-day LETTERS. When we booked our month-long trip to Thailand back in May, it seemed like a grand idea. Get away. Change of scenery. Leave the kids. And now, when it’s almost time to leave, we’re having second thoughts. Or Liz is. In this week’s episode, Liz and Brian chat about the realities of going overseas when one of you doesn’t quite feel up to it. Fear, dread, excitement. Fear again. We’re feeling the lot. We also discuss the effect of probably the best birthday present we have ever given our daughter and Liz’s simple fix to one of her nagging microstresses. Enjoy! Links mentioned in the show:Sign up for Liz’s FREE 5-day LETTERS. They are free, they are inspiring and they are personal. And best of all, you’ll love them. Get Liz’s book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!) ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and review the It’s a Drama Podcast here or if you are on Spotify, please review us over there. Your short review helps us massively and gives us the encouragement to continue! Follow us on: | |||
| 07 Sep 2020 | 7 Things a Homeschooling Wife Needs From Her Husband | 00:37:32 | |
The funniest thing happened yesterday. Because it was Father's Day, I said my husband that on this week's podcast episode we should talk about him being a homeschooling dad. Give some tips to all the other dads, husbands or partners out there that are currently faced with being a new homeschooling parent. And guess what he said to me? (Bearing in mind that our kids have been homeschooled for almost ten years). He said: How can I talk about that? How can I give other guys homeschooling tips when it was you who did everything, and I just went to work? | |||
| 28 Jan 2025 | Reminder: You're not the one who died. (Patreon BONUS Episode) | 00:19:13 | |
This is a bonus episode that I recorded for our Patreon members. My hope is that it reaches the right person. The person who needs to hear this message. Thank you for listening. FOR MORE BONUS CONTENT LIKE THIS Join us on Patreon Sign up for my FREE newsletter: The Front Row Newsletter To hear more about the mastermind I mentioned, email me: at liz@itsasdrama.com My heart beats with yours ❤️ Liz x
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| 03 Jun 2021 | Really?? 7 Weird Things About New Zealand | 00:30:04 | |
If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand you'll want to learn everything you can about the country before you arrive. You'll definitely want to be told about any unusual things that might be waiting for you. Because no one likes weird surprises. Unusual Things in New ZealandThere are a few tips that we can give you to make moving to New Zealand easier. 1: Before arriving brush up on some New Zealand slang. 2: Ignore silly advice from those who have never been to the country. There are some ludicrous misconceptions about New Zealand and the last thing you need to hear are bogus facts. 3: Decide where you would rather live before you arrive. There are many differences between the North Island and the South Island so do your homework, (in saying that, it's not the end of the world if you change your mind once you arrive - shifting around the country is quite normal for New Zealand people!). 4: Listen to the podcast or watch our video on the unusual things about New Zealand and that way you will be well prepped! Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community?Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love:Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?
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| 19 Oct 2021 | Typical New Zealand People. 4 Stereotypes (That May Be Getting Old) | 00:36:14 | |
If I were asked to describe what typical New Zealand people are like, the last word that would come to mind would be 'rugged'. Yet, apparently, according to the people on the washing line, this is a label that goes hand in hand with the folks down under. In this weeks show, Brian and I thought it would be fun to take four of New Zealand's national stereotypes and discuss whether we found them to be true...
Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community?Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our very exciting and growing community of New Zealand loving members! Typical New Zealand People. Just WHAT Are They Up To Down There?I can just picture it. A bearded bushman with a wild pig slung over his shoulder. Returning home to his wife (who is making scones with one hand and shearing sheep with the other). 'Throw that on the Barbie love and while it's cooking I'll neck a few tinnies with the boys...' Did I ever mention to you that, twelve years ago, I got cold feet about moving to New Zealand? It's true. I had visions of turning up to the country and finding men who spent hours drinking and polishing their fishing rods and women who wore blue overalls. Luckily I put my big girl pants on and went ahead with our plans. And while some things (like learning the New Zealand slang) took some getting used to, I am happy to say that I am yet to meet any troglodytes.
In this week's podcast episode Brian and I talk about:
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| 22 Aug 2022 | How We Are Staying in Italy for FREE. All About Housesitting... | 00:37:48 | |
Today, Liz and Brian lift the lid on the one thing that (apart from wine) they love more than anything in the world. Housesitting. As some of you know, we left New Zealand three months ago to travel around Europe in our little red car. We are currently in Porto Santo Stefano in Tuscany, Italy. Where we are staying for six weeks. And guess what?? It isn't costing us a penny. Not a cent. Not even a Euro. Nothing. Why? Because we are housesitting. So far on this trip, we have housesat a cat in a beautiful old mill in Normandy. A dog in an ancient Chateaux in the Loire Valley and now here we are...looking after a very laid back and friendly pussy cat in Tuscany. In a home with million-dollar views of the Mediterranean. Would you like to do the same? Would you like to know the inside secrets of Housesitting? Find out exactly how to travel all over the world and stay in fabulous houses for free? Right then, let's dive into the episode and let us reveal everything we know about our favourite topic of conversation - Housesitting! Use This Link For Housesitting Discount: ⬇️Sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount! Looking for The BEST Travel Insurance?There is only one company that we use (and only ever use when we travel), and that is World Nomads. Over the years we've made three claims (sorry guys), and each time the service has been superb. Get your Instant FREE quote now! | |||
| 30 Mar 2021 | Life in NZ. Why (Some) Immigrants Fail To Settle | 00:29:27 | |
We have been living in New Zealand for twelve years. We arrived from the UK where we had a comfortable home, my husband was on a good wage and both of my kids were at school. Within a year of moving to New Zealand, we were living in a rented house and my husband was on half the wage. Did I want to go home? At times, yes. But we were so determined to make New Zealand work that we did everything in our power to make it happen. Living in New Zealand. Why 30% of Immigrants Go Home
But not everyone is as lucky as us. In 2019 Stuff.co reported:
Out of the 99,300 non-New Zealanders that arrived here last year, 28,000 left and 71,000 stayed". New Zealand population statistics manager Peter Dolan said the cooling in net migration last year was a result of the increase in those leaving the country after migrating here in the past.
Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community?Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! For some people, the New Zealand cultural differences are so far from what they are used to that they pack up and leave. Homesickness is very real. When you move to the other side of the world, leaving behind everyone and everything you have only ever known, it is only natural to feel feelings of loss and regret. (Unless where you have left is utterly terrible of course). Why Can't Some People Make a Life in New Zealand? 🇳🇿 Lack of research plays a big part. And being unrealistic. There are many misconceptions about New Zealand, one of those being that this is the land of milk and honey. Which of course it isn't. When people arrive here and discover that work still exists, as does lining up at the grocery store and talking to the teacher about 'that child' who is bullying yours, they get disheartened. They become bitter. Worry that they have made a massive mistake. Instead of embracing their new way of life, learning the New Zealand slang and looking, they attempt to replicate their old ways in their new country. And to some extent, this can work. We know people who only have British friends. They go to their house every weekend and watch British TV. Eat British food and talk about 'back home. Personally, I don't think this is sustainable. There is only so much you can say about the price of Heinz Baked Beans. Americans in New Zealand also find it tough. Although personally, every American that we have met have found the country to be so refreshing that they embrace the change with open arms.
5 Reasons Why (Some) Immigrants to New Zealand Can't settle
In this week's podcast episode, Liz and her husband Brian, discuss 5 of the most common traits that cause (some) immigrants to leave New Zealand. I say some because I don't want you to become disheartened. Some of these points that we make are totally natural and even if you find yourself doing them that doesn't necessarily mean that you won't make it work in New Zealand. You will. But only if you want to. Have your breaking in period and then embrace the country for what it is. Holding on to your old life will only prevent you from moving forward and that's not why you moved to New Zealand.
Either way, good luck with your move to New Zealand and don't forget to share this post with anyone who would love it too!
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| 19 Jan 2022 | 7 Things You WON'T Miss When You Move To New Zealand | 00:34:00 | |
If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand from the UK (or elsewhere for that matter) and are concerned about a few things you may miss, you are going to really LOVE this show! Last week, Brian and went on holiday. We stayed in a suburb of Dunedin called Port Chalmers. We loved it. Not only were we are away from the kids that never stop eating and the lawn that never stops growing, but we were able to explore one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand. It was during this time in the South Island, that we realised there were some things, things that we'd been longing for these past twelve years, were right here under our noses. Imagine that. Ready to find out what they are? Let's go!
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Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?
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Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)
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| 06 Sep 2021 | Behind The Scenes Episode 2: Our 20 Year Old Son | 00:40:02 | |
Hello and welcome back! This is the second (of an experimental) six-part series. A behind-the-scenes podcast where we go deeper into our family life and share some things that we think (we hope!) you might be interested in and may help you. So many of you have asked us to talk more about personal matters: being a parent, traveling the world, homeschooling, starting online businesses and so here we are. In this episode, we catch up with Sonny. If you are a long-time listener of this podcast you will know that Sonny is our son. It was Sonny's idea, way back in 2018 (when he was a wee 17 year old) to start this podcast that you are listening to right now. In This Podcast Sonny talks about:
Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast!We would love it if, after listening to this podcast you took the time to let us know your thoughts? I answer every single email. liz@itsadrama.com
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| 26 Mar 2020 | Staying Positive In Lockdown PODCAST #20 | 00:37:48 | |
Yesterday, at 12 pm, New Zealand went to level 4 and as such, the entire country is now in lockdown for (a minimum) of four weeks. Saying it and doing it are two different things. When you are going about your daily life, walking to work and drinking coffee in cafes with buskers outside, the idea of spending a month with the same people behind closed doors seems somewhat of a novelty. It wouldn't be too bad, you think to yourself. And then it starts. And after two hours of walking from the lounge to the bedroom, you begin to fantasise about getting into your car and driving to the supermarket for a packet of chewing gum. On this week's podcast of our family chats about how to stay positive while being locked together under the same roof. Me, my husband (Brian) and our soon to be nineteen-year-old son discuss fear, panic and the importance of staying positive in such unsettling times. | |||
| 13 Dec 2019 | Backpacking India (Is it as scary as everyone says it is?) PODCAST # 010 | 00:29:04 | |
After spending seven weeks backpacking around India with my kids (teenagers age 16 and 13) I thought we should do a podcast on the country (and put to bed the silly myths that surround visiting India). When I told people that we were planning a trip to India the response was...let's say colourful. Some (mostly those who were born before the 1960s and had spent their youth discovering Asia on a couple of quid) encouraged us: 'you'll love it' they said and went on to talk about the beautiful Indian beaches or the temples in Hampi. But others weren't so encouraging. They warned us about getting sick and losing ten stone, said that we might get eaten by giant rats and be left for dead— or worse, pushed out into the river Ganges on a raft made from a billion plastic bottles. | |||
| 31 Mar 2022 | Quitting Canada to Retire in New Zealand. WHY?? | 01:19:10 | |
I have heard it said many times that Canada is New Zealand on steroids. The mountains, the lakes, the beaches, the space. Canada has exactly what New Zealand has only it's...Canadian. So where should you live? Canada or New Zealand? In this week's show, we are excited to introduce Randy and Suzanne, a couple who have lived together in Ontario Canada, for the past thirty years. Randy is Canadian and Suzanne is a kiwi. She was born in New Zealand, moved to Canada when she was seventeen years old. She met Randy, fell in love, and the rest is history! But. The story doesn't end there. Later this year, Randy and Suzanne are going to leave Canada for good and retire in New Zealand You are about to find out why... Connect with Randy, Suzanne & other like-minded adventurers by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
Leaving Canada To Retire in New Zealand. The Motives.In this week's show, I ask randy and Suzanne:
If you are moving to New Zealand then you will love this show. It will also serve as a reminder of how important it is to surround yourself with like-minded people whenever you are about to tackle something as huge as moving to the other side of the world! Randy and Suzanne are valuable and very treasured members of our private community (that we affectionately call the NZ Slackers!). The input that they offer to those going through this same journey is priceless. Connect with Randy, Suzanne & other like-minded adventurers by joining our NZ Ahead Membership!
Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?
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| 09 Nov 2023 | Sonny. How's Life Online? (Behind The Scenes) | 01:10:53 | |
Sonny, our son, is now 22. (I still can't quite get my head around that one). It has been two years since Sonny last joined me for a chat on the podcast (the podcast that he and I started together), and A LOT has changed in his life since then. Sit back, listen and enjoy as Sonny and Liz talk about breakups, the damage of social media, making money online and how it feels to be the main character in your mother's book... Links Mentioned in the Podcast
Liz's latest book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES Earlier podcasts with Sonny: How to deal with rejection (when all you want to do is bawl your eyes out) Sonny's TikTok (Sonny Deacle Minecraft - please go and follow him!!)
Thank you for being here. Your support means the world to us! Please share this podcast with a friend, and if you could find it in your heart to leave us a review, we'll wet our pants with gratitude. Not a nice thought, I know, but completely true. You can email Liz at liz@itsadrama.com Drop her a line and say hi. She'd love to hear from you. | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | What a Bummer | 01:00:30 | |
Bummer: Noun. 1. An unpleasant situation. 2. A Traveler. 3. A motherless calf. 4. A fouler. We make lots of bloopers on this podcast. Say embarrassing things that make the other person's jaw drop. Sometimes we edit these blunders out, but most of the time, we leave them in. I'd like to tell you that this is because we are transparent and real. Authentic and vulnerable. But the truth is, we're lazy. Editing takes ages. Hours, sometimes. There's no WAY Bri can spend that much time fine-tuning our conversations and turning them into something kind and intelligent. Not when the hedges need trimming. Take this week's episode, for example. Here is part of the conversation that Liz and Brian have about a certain man-eater that took a fancy to Brian in Paris: Liz: "She fancied you...No sooner were we on the road than she sent you that Whatsapp message." Bri: "She was just being nice" Liz: "Yeah...but she didn't know that you would be reading her message from the front of the car, did she? You with your smelly bum..." I know. How cruel. A (just for the record) totally untrue. Lies. All of it. Honest. In this week's episode, Liz and Brian talk about...Brian's emotional state. The reality (and horribleness) of being empty nesters. The fancy pants flirt. Toilet troubles. And Liz will continue to read the (unedited, yet-to-be-released) snippet from Chapter one of her new book!
Links Mentioned in The Show:Podcast episodes: Family Time. Perfect Peace or MEGA Pressure?? A Ruthless Response (including pt 1 of Liz's book) The Ghost of Brian's Past (including pt 2 of Liz's book)
Liz's Book UpdateThe manuscript is currently with the editor. I need to get a cover design, think of a title and then... voila! It should be ready to release in March 2023! Keep listening for more sneaky peaks, and I will let you know when you are able to pre-order! My NewsletterSign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness, laughter and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. All at the same time. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends. We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that we have just returned for six months in Europe and Asia. While we were there, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is: The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content). Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount! Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
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| 22 Feb 2019 | Couchsurfing. How To Travel The World For Free. PODCAST #005 | 00:31:26 | |
This week, the podcast focused on Couchsurfing. We recently backpacked around the world with our kids for a year. Our budget was approx $75 a day for the four of us - which wasn't easy considering we have two gannets as teenagers.
This week on the podcast we explored the dark murky waters of Couchsurfing. We recently backpacked around the world with our kids for a year. Our budget was approx $75 a day for the four of us - which wasn't easy considering we have two gannets as teenagers. One of the ways we were able to stick to our budget was by Couchsurfing. In case you aren't familiar with this amazing organization, it is a website that pairs travellers - who are in need of somewhere to stay, with a host, who has a spare room, bed (or sometimes a couch) to offer.
Couchsurfing. What is it and Why Does The Thought Of It Terrify Me?
We wanted to discuss the pro's and con's of Couchsurfing and to try and answer the most commonly asked questions that people have. Also, when I tell people that we took our teenagers to sleep on strangers couches they are quite rightly filled with doubt! There is a misconception (which I too used to have) that Couchsurfing is for twenty-year-olds who are looking for a good time. Not true. And anyway, even when I was twenty I was still boring so that puts an end to that theory.
Some of the points that were raised were:
All of these questions and more were discussed, and hopefully, we convinced you that if you are looking to travel and haven't got much money (but you have got a great sense of adventure), then Couchsurfing really is the best. There is a fabulous story that we touched on. We were in Italy and one particular Couchsurfing host was ...let's say 'eccentric'! I loved him, (because I am weird and slightly vindictive) but the kids were honestly terrified. Seriously, they were never in any danger - they simply saw how one crazy Italian man lived his life. It was a brilliant experience. Anyway, have a listen to Sonny's interpretation of this and let me know if your teenagers would have felt the same. If you would like to hear more about the crazy Italien then leave a comment and we will see to it!
You can read further here:
Couchsurfing with kids, the good, the bad and the bucket
The Couchsurfing Website: https://www.couchsurfing.com
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| 27 Oct 2021 | France, UK or New Zealand? How To Choose. | 00:38:56 | |
If you had to choose between raising your family in France, UK or New Zealand, which would you choose? Today you are about to meet Benjamin. We met Benjamin when he joined our private New Zealand community. We have had the pleasure of watching and helping for almost a year as he and his young family made the big move to New Zealand. But was it easy? And how on earth do you decide between three countries that all offer you equally wonderful things? Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community?Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing community of New Zealand loving members!
France, UK Or New Zealand. How Did You Decide?In this week's podcast episode, Benjamin and I talk about:
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Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What? Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes, You Make Online
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Let's find out...
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| 11 Jul 2021 | Living in New Zealand, Supporting England!! | 00:11:37 | |
If you love football, are from England and are living in New Zealand then we have something in common - we'll all be calling in sick to work on Monday morning!! In this mini-podcast, we dive into how it feels to be on the other side of the world when England are about to take part in something momentous. We also discuss the ways in which you can still keep up with your favourite sports teams when you are an ex-pat living in New Zealand! Enjoy! Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community?Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
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| 21 Oct 2023 | Wet Behind The Ears | 01:12:32 | |
Looking back, I was so wet behind the ears I'm surprised I didn't drown. Two years ago, I announced to the world that I would be writing, publishing and marketing my first-ever book with no clue what lay ahead. Ahh...isn't ignorance bliss... But as challenging as it has been, writing and publishing my book is STILL the best thing I have ever done. In this week's special edition podcast, Brian and I are celebrating something we have been working on for months: the AUDIOBOOK of the Travel Bog Diaries (narrated by me and produced by Brian) is now ready and available to purchase! Links to the book: If you are in the USA and are new to Audible, use THIS LINK and get your FREE copy of The Travel Bog Diaries Here! If you are in the UK and are new to Audible, use THIS LINK to get your FREE copy of the Travel Bog Diaries Here! You can also get the Travel Bog Diaries from Spotify, iTunes, or your favourite audiobook retailer! To mark this special occasion, Brian is steering the It's a Drama Podcast ship as Liz takes you behind the scenes and into the life of a first-time author and audiobook narrator by answering personal questions that close friends and long-time listeners have kindly submitted. Questions include: Did writing this book and making the audiobook affect your marriage? What was the hardest part of the audiobook process? How did the kids feel about being so exposed in the book? Was making this book anything like you expected? Enjoy! Where to buy the Audiobook:If you are in the USA and are new to Audible, use THIS LINK and get your FREE copy of The Travel Bog Diaries Here! If you are in the UK and are new to Audible, use THIS LINK to get your FREE copy of the Travel Bog Diaries Here! You can also get the Travel Bog Diaries from Spotify, iTunes, Amazon or your favourite audiobook retailer!
Special thanks to: Madison (New Zealand), Jenn (New Hampshire), Talitha (New Zealand), Suzanne and Randy (somewhere on the long and winding road), and Renata (Canada). | |||
| 02 Sep 2024 | Teeth Fixed, Bones Bent. How we Saved $$ in Thailand | 00:48:10 | |
Trusting our Teeth to Thailand and paying to be pummelled. After three weeks in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Liz and Brian are smiling from ear to ear. Their bones have been pummeled, their teeth nicely drilled, and they have a ton of cash to spend in weird restaurants... In this week's show, the couple share all about having their teeth fixed with a dentist in Thailand, the full Thai massage experience, and eating out in weird restaurants.
Enjoy! Liz and Brian x Click Here for the Podcast Show Page Sign up for Liz's FREE email newsletter. This is the best way to get to know Liz and have her meet you. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️ Love to travel and laugh? Get Liz's book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on AUDIO!) A hilarious memoir of how Liz and her family travelled the world for a year (with very little money and far too many hormones!) ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and review the It's a Drama Podcast here, or if you are on Spotify, please review us over there. Your short review helps us massively and encourages us to continue! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. This will also lead you to more details of the NZAhead Community that Liz and Brian talk about 🇳🇿 💰 Transferring currency? We are proud to team up with TorFX, a foreign exchange service company that offers personal FREE advice and guidance anywhere in the world. If you are looking for a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you! TorFX. We use them, our community uses them. These guys are great! Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that we make a small commission at no extra cost if you use the links. Thank you :) Thank you for listening; you are fabulous, and we love you. Liz and Brian x • Subscribe to this PODCAST on Apple • Subscribe to this PODCAST on Android • Subscribe to this PODCAST on Spotify | |||
| 19 Aug 2024 | Losing it (all) in Thailand | 00:57:00 | |
Combining much-needed dental work with a holiday, Liz and Brian left New Zealand and are in Thailand for a month. Brought to you from their bedroom in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, they are ready to share the story of how they went from feeling utterly stressed and wound up like a screw to feeling chilled and relaxed and floppy like a pair of braless breasts. Find out what Liz and Brian are doing in Chiang Mai to relax, what happened at the airport, and why the smell of sandalwood might probably make Liz sick forever. Liz goes braless; Brian goes commando, and the taxi driver's wife goes without saying. Thank you for being with us in Thailand! Enjoy! Liz and Brian x
Sign up for Liz's FREE email newsletter. This is the best way to get to know Liz and have her meet you. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️ Love to travel and laugh? Get Liz's book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on AUDIO!) A hilarious memoir of how Liz and her family travelled the world for a year (with very little money and far too many hormones!) ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and review the It's a Drama Podcast here, or if you are on Spotify, please review us over there. Your short review helps us massively and encourages us to continue! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. This will also lead you to more details of the NZAhead Community that Liz and Brian talk about 🇳🇿 💰 Transferring currency? We are proud to team up with TorFX, a foreign exchange service company that offers personal FREE advice and guidance anywhere in the world. If you are looking for a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you! TorFX. We use them, our community uses them. These guys are great! Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that we make a small commission at no extra cost if you use the links. Thank you :) Thank you for listening; you are fabulous, and we love you. Liz and Brian x
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| 02 Jan 2020 | Moving to New Zealand. How, Why & The Hoops PODCAST #12 | 00:37:30 | |
This week's podcast on moving to New Zealand is hosted by me, (Liz ) and my husband Brian. We moved to New Zealand from the UK with our two kids in 2009 and have now been living in New Zealand as a family (our kids are now 18 and 15) for more than ten years. Our reasons for leaving the UK to start a new life in New Zealand were personal and rather jumbled. It was a kind of 'let's give it a go' decision and one which neither of us has ever regretted. Not ever. Amongst our other genie wishes, we longed for more space for the kids (which we have), less stress (tick) and more opportunity (I'll never be sure on this one, but I don't think we would have done the things we have - homeschooled both of our kids, built our own home, travelled the world for a year had we not moved to New Zealand, so, yes opportunity gets a tick too!). | |||
| 28 May 2020 | Raising Your Kids In New Zealand | 00:31:49 | |
Last week I received this email. "Hi. I am thinking of moving to New Zealand with my family but I am concerned that as we are moving from the UK, my eldest son (who is 12) will be bored. Could you give me any advice?" I have two kids, a boy age 18 (note to oneself, must stop calling him a kid) and a daughter who is 15. We have been living in New Zealand for almost eleven years. We emigrated from the UK for a better way of life. And yes. We found it. | |||
| 04 Dec 2019 | A New Zealand Christmas. Weird or Wonderful? PODCAST # 009 | 00:25:26 | |
This week’s show comes after a long winter hibernation which included (for Liz at least) mainly cream, potatoes, belly pork and wine. But. It is spring in New Zealand now and we are back and raring to go! If you have ever dreamed of emigrating to Australia or New Zealand but spending Christmas in the sun seems a bit weird, then you will love this show! In this episode, we… Share the differences between Christmas time in New Zealand (Southern Hemisphere) and how that differs to the big day in the US/UK (Northen Hemisphere) The pros and cons of spending Christmas in the sunshine and the big secret that anyone wishing to do Christmas time on the cheap should know about!
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| 18 Dec 2019 | Bloody Hell. Travelling in India by Sleeper Bus. Podcast #11 | 00:30:02 | |
I love you India, I really do. I dedicated an entire India podcast on what it was like traveling in India for the first time. No matter what time of day you ask me - regardless of whether my hormones are playing up or not. I will always tell anyone I meet that traveling in India for seven weeks - backpacking across your beautiful land with my kids was one of the best experiences of my life. But bloody hell. Your sleeper buses? They really are something else. My kids were 16 and 13 when my family embarked on not one, but two of India's overnight busses and I thought it only fair to share our experience on this podcast. Just in case, you are thinking of doing it yourself one day. (*Spoiler alert - and you must! It is an adventure!) | |||
| 21 Apr 2023 | Tender or Torturous? | 00:57:04 | |
This week, Liz confesses a few massage secrets, Brian blows the cover on a bloke named Dave (who doesn't live in Gisborne) and the word on all lips this week is open-wide and twisted... PLUS! Liz reads another snippet from her soon-to-released book (not long now, hoping for mid-May). Sit back, get ready to giggle and... Enjoy! Sign up for The FRONT ROW NEWSLETTER (It's free!)Sign up for the Front Row Newsletter and receive your exclusive FREE never-seen-before bonus gift video of Liz reading the first chapter of her book to YOU. You will also receive up-to-date behind-the-scenes information about the book and be the first to know about the release. Sign up here, and let Liz entertain you!
We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that last year we spent six months in Europe and Asia. While we were there, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is: The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content). Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here. Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
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| 22 Jul 2021 | HOW Much?? USA vs New Zealand Cost of Living. | 01:09:27 | |
If you are considering emigrating to New Zealand from America then you'll have some questions. And I'm guessing that the number one concern is the USA vs New Zealand cost of living. There is talk about town that the wages are lower in New Zealand and the cost of living is higher. Have you heard that too? Well, today you're in for a treat! In this week's podcast, we talk to Ryan. Ryan left the US 5 years ago to live in NZ. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community?Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! In this podcast episode (you can listen or watch, it's your choice!) Ryan, an American who left the US five years ago and is now living in Auckland New Zealand with his family. The USA vs New Zealand Cost of Living
In this week's podcast from New Zealand Ryan shares insights into some of the (crucial) costs that American's forget to take into consideration when assessing the wage difference in New Zealand vs the USA. Wages:Are they higher or lower in New Zealand Tax:How much can you expect to pay and how is that different to the US? Insurance:What insurance do you need in New Zealand? Healthcare:
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| 04 Feb 2020 | Fun Things To Do in Charleston, SC. PODCAST #16 | 00:31:36 | |
This week's podcast walks you through a budget-friendly and fun weekend with kids in Charleston, SC; one of the most popular and unique travel destinations in the world! Last year my husband and I took our two kids ( teenagers age 16 and 13) to Charleston, SC for a long weekend. But. There was a catch. As always we were on a budget (nothing new there then ) and I must admit, I was somewhat worried as to whether we'd be able to make our money stretch. Our budget was $80 per day for the four of us. Did we do it? | |||
| 21 Apr 2021 | Is New Zealand (a Bit) Backward? | 00:34:45 | |
Is New Zealand behind the times? In this podcast, Brian and I talk about a topic that so many people (people who have usually never even been here) like to say. That is that New Zealand is behind the times. A bit backwards. Slow to catch on. "Ohhh... it's like the UK in the 1950's". There are air raid shelters and everything... There are many misconceptions about New Zealand and one of them is that the New Zealand people live in grass huts and don't have internet. How rude. Everyone knows that isn't true. Our houses are made of very nice modern-day mud. Is New Zealand Behind The Times?
In this episode, we discuss ten points that prove New Zealand is NOT behind the times including: Smoking Internet Cafés School safety Doctors Banking **** (rather not say...it's a surprise!) Women's vote Gay marriage
Is New Zealand Behind The Times?
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| 20 May 2021 | Where to Live in NZ. North or South Island? | 00:38:47 | |
If you are moving to New Zealand then the first thing you will consider is which island to live on. North or South? We get asked this a lot from families who are moving to New Zealand and have no clue as to which island offers most. So we thought we'd help out. Give you our honest thoughts (and experiences) on what we have experienced on both sides of the water. Which is Best? North Island or South Island According to the Worldometer, the population of New Zealand in 2021 stands at 4,857,244 77% of the population live on the North Island of New Zealand and 23% live on the South Island. In this podcast (and video) we discuss 7 things that both islands offer in the hope that we can help you decide where you would like to live if you are moving to New Zealand. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community?Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! Related podcasts that you will love: Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on:
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| 24 Feb 2022 | Will I Be Poor in New Zealand? 4 Reassuring Perks | 00:53:56 | |
With housing prices rising rapidly no wonder that those thinking of moving to NZ ask: 'will I be poor in New Zealand'. In this podcast, I am joined by my good friend Ryan. Ryan is an American who has been living in New Zealand for almost five years and he gives us super insightful savings (that Americans, in particular,) will experience when they come to live in Aotearoa! Enjoy! Moving To New Zealand?If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand and would like to be part of our private community then sign up for our FREE 5-day video guide and at the end of the series, you will be told more about the group
Will I Be Poor in New Zealand? Topics Covered:If you are moving to New Zealand from the USA one of your primary concerns will be money. How much you can earn and how much you have to spend. In this week's show we dive into 4 unforeseeable things that will save you a ton of money when moving to NZ from the US, including: Clothes. Both formal and social. What people wear to work in New Zealand. What people wear to restaurants in New Zealand. Travel in New Zealand. Holidays that don't happen so much in New Zealand. Health costs in New Zealand Health insurance in New Zealand. Connect with Ryan by Joining our New Zealand Calling Membership!Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing private New Zealand Calling community. Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?
Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These Essential Life Skills? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird?
Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What? Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes You Make Online
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| 14 Apr 2022 | We’re Leaving New Zealand. Behind-The-Scenes #7 | 00:36:02 | |
It's true. We're leaving New Zealand and we're off to travel Europe for 6 months. For ages, I’ve been dying to share this news with you—this big news. But I’ve been putting it off. In this very frank and open behind-the-scenes podcast we reveal why. My most thought-provoking writing is shared in my weekly newsletter with my circle of friends. I would love to include you in that group. Sign up below. Sign up HERE and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. If that sounds like your sort of thing then sign up here and we will be lifelong friends. Moving To NEW ZEALAND? If you are moving to New Zealand and are in search of the BEST New Zealand content in the world then check out our brand NEW Podcast - NZ AHEAD Want More Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes? (Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What? Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes You Make Online
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| 08 Apr 2021 | Life in NZ vs The UK. A Kiwi Who's Tried Both | 01:09:22 | |
This week's podcast is a little bit different. We have a real New Zealand guest. Jen is one of those New Zealand people that you are going to fall in love with. Just as her British boyfriend did. New Zealand Life Vs British Life In this chat, Jen opens up about what it was like to grow up in New Zealand as a kid and then shares the story of what it was like when she met her current partner and found herself getting to know the ins and outs of the typical British ways during lockdown. New Zealand We talk about New Zealand slang words, get to hear about the New Zealand culture and even discuss the HUGE differences between New Zealand food and British eating habits. UK If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand and are from the UK (or even if you are moving to New Zealand from the US) then you will LOVE this podcast episode. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community?Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up below and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
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| 07 Dec 2020 | 2020. How Was It For You Darling?? | 01:06:40 | |
The last podcast episode of 2020! And what a year...because I am a nosey parker who likes to know everything about everyone I thought you might appreciate it if Brian and I opened up and shared with you what 2020 has been like for us. A husband and wife living with two teenagers down here in New Zealand.
Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community?Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! The Big Take-Aways From 2020 How a normal family of four adapted to lockdown in New Zealand. The pros and cons Dealing with the plummeting mental health of our teenage daughter Realising that more is not best. How (and why) Brian left his $$$ job to plough on with our online venture The ways in which we dealt (and always seem to deal) with family unrest Creating online businesses, changing your life and being brave enough to take a different direction when you're 57 (and quite honestly feel knackered). Why moving forwards or even sideways is far better than sitting still or going backwards Links Mentioned in This Weeks EpisodeVisiting New Zealand from America (Mark, Brian's cousin from New York tells us what his initial impression of New Zealand are). Staying positive in lockdown (Our family discussion on things we were trying to put into place to get through lockdown) Homeschooling and working. How to juggle both Unplugging. 7 Simple ways to snatch back time Glamping in New Zealand (When Brian and I desperately needed some time alone) Christmas in New Zealand. Wonderfull or weird? The Free 5 Day Video Guide To Life in New Zealand (the free version of the video guide we talk about) Listen to the podcast: How to work from home (and still) get stuff done.Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on AndroidDid you enjoy this week's podcast about life through 2020?Thank you so very much for listening! We'd love to know what you think about this week's show and if there is anything you would like to know further so that we can include it in our next podcast. Please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! Thank you for your support and don't forget— If you enjoy our podcasts then you can subscribe to us on iTunes or Spotify (that way you will never miss an episode!) If you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them!Follow me on:
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| 06 Jul 2024 | Is this NORMAL? What I wish I'd known about Grief | 00:25:01 | |
Sign up for Liz's Five Letters here.Be the help you needed. That's always been my motto. My blueprint. My words-in-guiding-armour that help me forward whenever I feel stuck. Especiaslly in these terrifying times of deep grief when I hesitate to share my sadness and struggles for fear of losing subscribers or upsetting those here for the laughs. But. What I have today has to be shared. It has to be. Last week I experienced panic and hope in a way that I never expected. Or knew how to cope with. But I did cope...and by talking about these things I felt empowered and obliged to share. I wish I'd known about the physiological side of grief. I wish someone had warned me what it does to your brain. Your mood, your thoughts. I hope by sharing my experiences, I can be the help for you. Thank you for listening and watching. We love you. Arohanui Liz and Brian xx Links mentioned in the show:These five letters are from my personal journals. I wrote these five letters in the days and weeks after my Mum’s passing. During the darkest and hardest of times. When I needed hope instead of gloom. Light in place of dark. Laughter instead of snot. When I needed my mum. I would love to share these letters with you in the hope they bring you the comfort, love and inspiration that they brought me. Sign up for Liz's Five Letters here.
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| 06 Oct 2024 | The Book I'm Scared to Write | 01:11:10 | |
Feeling is healing. I've read those words a lot while grieving my mum. And it's true; to a certain extent, it's true. But what people fail to mention is that feeling also hurts like hell. And no one likes to feel pain. Not if they can possibly avoid it. In this week's behind-the-scenes episode, we share a personal healing practice that Liz has undertaken to help navigate the grief around losing her mum. Writing. Liz is writing her second book, but what started as a happy, healing book about New Zealand has morphed into something quite different. An unexpected beast. Something that scares Liz to write and scares Brian to stand by and witness. Thank you for being with us and for listening. You are loved, you are needed, and our hearts always beat with yours. Your friends, Liz and Brian x
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| 05 Jul 2023 | Was it Even Worth it? Cost of a Weekend in Wellington, NZ | 00:58:41 | |
Liz and Brian are back from their four-day long weekend in Wellington, New Zealand, where they spent three nights housesitting and spending time with their daughter. In this week's show, they share the exact cost of what four days and three nights away set them back and discuss whether or not it was all worth it... Sit back, relax and enjoy as we take you on a whirlwind weekend in New Zealand's capital city and give you plenty of truths and giggles along the way!
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| 29 Jul 2024 | Hor-Moans. Taking Testosterone & resisting the URGE to edit your life | 00:46:11 | |
There's been a bit of a to-do in New Zealand this week. A shortage of HRT. Scary stuff... Talking about taking hormone replacement, Brian shares why he takes Testosterone, and the couple discuss their battle to stay true, keep it real and refrain from hitting the delete button whenever they make a mistake. Enjoy! Links mentioned in the show:Sign up for Liz’s FREE 5-day LETTERS. They are free, inspiring, and personal. And best of all, you’ll love them. This FREE email newsletter is the best way to get to know Liz. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️ Get Liz’s book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!) An hilarious memoir shares how Liz and her family travelled the world for a year (with very little money and far too many hormones!) ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and review the It’s a Drama Podcast here, or if you are on Spotify, please review us over there. Your short review helps us massively and encourages us to continue! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5 DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. This will also lead you to more details of the NZAhead Community that Liz and Brian talk about 🇳🇿 💰 Transferring currency overseas? We are proud to team up with TorFX, a foreign exchange service company that offers personal FREE advice and guidance anywhere in the world. If you are looking for a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we’ve done the homework for you! TorFX . We use them. These guys are great! Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we make a small commission at no extra cost. Thank you 🙂 Thank you for listening, you are fabulous and we love you. Liz and Brian x | |||
| 12 Mar 2019 | How Expensive is it To Live in New Zealand PODCAST #006 | 00:26:50 | |
We have decided to do a series of life in New Zealand and so this weeks podcast covered the basics on how expensive it is to live in New Zealand. We have been living in New Zealand for ten years. We emigrated from the UK where we lived in the very posh (and bloody expensive) city of Bath. If you are posh you have to say 'Barrth'. I always like to try my best. We now live in the very down to earth, (although a little more expensive to live) region of Taranaki on the West Coast of the north island in New Zealand and we love it. So many people comment on how New Zealand is expensive, and yes, compared to some places in the world (especially Asia) it is quite pricey. Like anywhere though, there are pros and cons of living in New Zealand, but generally, I think the cost of living is pretty reasonable. Here's what we covered in the podcast:
How Expensive Is New Zealand?
Housing In New Zealand
We also talk about the cost of renting a house in New Zealand, particularly Taranaki, the region in the North Island where we live. Last year we took the kids backpacking around the world for a year and rented our house out while we were gone. we charged $600 NZD a week which is $410 US and £315 GBP. Ours is a four-bedroom house in the country and we rented it fully furnished.
Running A Car in New ZealandIf you watch our latest vlog on the cost of living in New Zealand you will see how much new cars are but here's a rough average of what cars cost to run in New Zealand:
Teenage Entertainment In New Zealand
Average Salary In New Zealand
We then talked about the average wages in New Zealand which is $49,000 NZD that equates to $33,000 US and £25,000 GBP. If you are a tradesman, a teacher, a nurse or a GP then listen to the podcast and I tell you how much you can expect to earn if you were to come to New Zealand and live.
We hope you enjoyed the show this week, as I said, this will be a series of life in New Zealand, how much things cost, the Pro's and Con's of living on the other side of the world and more! If you like the podcast, please don't forget to rate us on iTunes and leave a comment over there - it helps our algorithm hugely!
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| 15 May 2023 | Book cover FEAR! Behind the scenes | 00:41:33 | |
After almost two and a half years, I am almost ready to publish my first book. The biggest fear that I had to overcome when going ahead with this book (I self-published) was the book cover. I knew what I wanted, and let's just say... my final choice was very...real. I knew when I designed the cover that it was exactly what was needed to introduce this book. It sums up the book perfectly. Perfectly imperfect. Still, I have never felt so vulnerable, terrified or exposed in all of my life. This behind-the-scenes podcast shares that process and explains why I had to leave myself open and vulnerable in order to remain true to myself and my readers. Enjoy!
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| 19 Oct 2022 | Thai, Teeth & Threesomes | 00:50:53 | |
Bit of a cheeky one this. Bri gets a bit frisky. It must be all that dental work he's had done. Or the fear of going to the hospital on Friday...
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The condo that we are renting in Chiang Mai is called the Astra. Check it out on Agoda here. Want to take the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai? You can buy tickets here. We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too? Here's a Discount Code:Don't forget, you can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (Looking is completely free so gander to your heart's content!) If you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount!
Looking for the BEST Travel Credit Card?If you are off on your travels and need to transfer money internationally or are just looking for a great travel debit card to pay for things Transfer wise is the BEST! It's the only card Bri will use (and believe me when I say...he has done his research!)👇 Click HERE To receive a FREE FEE transfer on your first $900 The Wise Card is amazing for travel and as a budgeting card when at home. The app is great as it knows what type of purchases you are making: Fuel, food etc.. so you can view at the end of the month how much you have spent. The exchange rates are good as money is sent from your own bank account. There are NO hidden charges that banks tend to charge when you transfer money while abroad. The Wise Card really has been our best friend, and we highly recommend setting up a Wise account for travelling overseas. It's fabulous! Join My Newsletter!My most thought-provoking writing is shared in my weekly newsletter with my circle of friends. I would love to include you in that group. Sign up below. Sign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends.
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Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!
World Travel. What Nobody Ever Warns You About Travelling With kids. How to Stay Sane (ish) Until Wine O'Clock How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)
Click HERE To receive a FREE FEE transfer on your first $900 The Wise Card is amazing for travel and as a budgeting card when at home. The app is great as it knows what type of purchases you are making: Fuel, food etc.. so you can view at the end of the month how much you have spent. The exchange rates are good as money is sent from your own bank account. There are NO hidden charges that banks tend to charge when you transfer money while abroad. The Wise Card really has been our best friend, and we highly recommend setting up a Wise account for travelling overseas. It's fabulous! 👍
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| 21 Sep 2021 | Behind The Scenes #4. Why we REALLY Left The UK | 01:09:05 | |
Last week, when I received an email from a listener from the Middle East. (The fact that we have people listening to us from the middle east blows my mind with excitement but that is a different story). Here is a snippet of what it said: "One second thing is the reason why you guys decided to move abroad. I am from the middle east so everybody want to move away from here. It is really interesting for me to listen to a westerner moving abroad".
After reading this email it suddenly struck me. How one person's ideal country is another person prison. Maybe prison is a tad harsh but it is late at night when I'm writing this and I can't think of the correct word so let's stick with Why WOULD anyone want to emigrate from the UK? And while we're at it, why would anyone want to leave New Zealand and live in Australia or England? Why on earth would anyone consider leaving beautiful, gorgeous France to live in America? But they do. Every single day.
I know that you are going to love this episode. Let me know by leaving a comment on my blog or sending me a quick email at liz@itsadrama.com I read and reply to every single email.
Hello and welcome back to episode 4 of It's a Drama Behind The Scenes Podcast.
In this podcast, Brian and I talk openly about:
When we agreed that staying in the UK was not an option The fear of making mistakes and how we tried to 'make do' with what we had. Money. Loss of money, making money, spending money. We've done it all. Why are some people are happy to stay put in the same house for the rest of their lives? What is it? What is that burning desire to up and move your family to the other side of the world?
Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast! We would love it if, after listening to this podcast you took the time to let us know your thoughts? I answer every single email. liz@itsadrama.com
Have you listened to our other Behind The Scenes Episodes? Episode 1; Meeting our teenage daughter, Tessa Episode 2: Our boy, Sonny at 20. Homeschooled. No college education. Three (very different) careers.
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| 02 Apr 2024 | Say it. While you still can | 00:34:40 | |
This was one of the hardest podcast episodes I have ever recorded. But it was necessary. I won't watch the recording back because I know for a fact that I'll get cold feet and tell Bri to delete it. So. I hope it's okay and that it isn't too upsetting for you—my sincere apologies if it is. My intention was never to make you feel sad, only strong. Hugged. Confident. Brave enough to speak your truth. To always say what you wish to say to the people who matter the most. Because the world needs truth. The world needs real. The world needs people like you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening. Yours, Liz x Links mentioned in the show:If you aren't yet signed up for Liz's Front Row newsletter and would like to receive weekly emails, including the email that Liz and Brian talked about in today's episode, sign up for free here | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | England We Love You...Sort Of | 00:57:28 | |
A trait of being English is that one is very patriotic. One does not slag off one's country. Absolutely not. That's very un-English. So it was hard making this week's episode. Because we had to say how we felt about returning to England. And not all of it was pretty... In this week's episode, we discuss exactly how it felt to return home to England (even though it's not home anymore). The things we (really) miss and the things that, for one reason and another, got right up our conks. Links mentioned in the show:HousesittingWe are currently Housesitting in Italy for 6 weeks (I know! Get us!). The company we use to do this is Trusted Housesitters. If you would like to know more about how YOU can stay in Italy and other beautiful places around the world for FREE, then check out these fabulous houses that are available right now - waiting for YOU to look after them! Join Me!My most thought-provoking writing is shared in my weekly newsletter with my circle of friends. I would love to include you in that group. Sign up below. Sign up HERE and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here and we will be lifelong friends.
Moving To NEW ZEALAND?If you are moving to New Zealand and are in search of the BEST New Zealand content in the world then check out our other Podcast - NZ AHEAD
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!World Travel. What Nobody Ever Warns You About Travelling With kids. How to Stay Sane (ish) Until Wine O'Clock How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)
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| 31 Jan 2019 | How to Deal With Rejection When All You Want to Do Is Bawl Your Eyes Out #003 | 00:26:42 | |
How to Deal With Rejection When All You Want to Do Is Bawl Your Eyes Out: Part 1.Episode 3 (Part 1)Episode three (part 1) of the It’s a drama podcast was a tough one for both Sonny and me. This week we discussed the consequences of rejection from friends, how to deal with rejection and we also touched upon cyberbullying. In the past month, we have both been the victims of social rejection and we thought it would be a good idea to see how it affects not just teenagers but adults too.
I won’t lie, it was hard for me to talk about this on air. I was bullied badly as a young teenager, and the damage of that leaves me feeling very panicky and vulnerable if faced with confrontation. It is a lot easier for me to hide behind funny blog posts. As it turned out, discussing what happened on the podcast was the best thing that I could have done. Afterwards, I felt as though I had been in a therapy session. As a side note, I have never had any kind of therapy, but after opening up to my son on this week’s podcast, I can totally see why people would seek out someone to talk to.
Sonny, it seems, is a natural podcast host. He is patient and intelligent, and I very much forget when I’m talking to him that he is indeed my son.
The same boy who hours earlier, I have been moaning at to tidy the breakfast dishes away.
This week’s podcast was so juicy and needed talking about in such depth that we decided to split the show into two and have a part 1 and part 2.
Part one sees us both laying down each of our experiences and touching briefly on how being rejected made us feel. Part two is the real gold. I won’t give too much away, but just make sure you listen to part two to seek the answers you might need about how to deal with rejection and understanding the reason people behave the way they do.
As always, we would like to say thank you so much for your support. If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe to us on iTunes and if you could leave us a short comment and rating that would help us enormously in reaching other people. ( iTunes is a fickle mistress. The more comments and subscribers a podcast receives, the further up the ladder of exposure you go.) Thank you my lovely people x
The Podcast Notes.
Further Reading:
Amy Morin. 5 Ways That Mentally Strong People Deal with Rejection.
The Rangers Apprentice Series. John Flannigan.
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| 22 Jan 2019 | How Long Term Travel Affects Your Family & Being Afraid To Travel #002 | 00:26:57 | |
| 17 Jun 2021 | Auckland?? WHO'D Wanna Live THERE? | 00:44:09 | |
According to The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 Global Liveability Index, living in Auckland, New Zealand is now the number one chosen place to live in the world. And why not? The sun, the sails, the diversity. But wait. Before we all hunt for our passports and leave granny, Kansas and the wind behind, let's look at a few cold facts...
Living in Auckland New Zealand. How? Why?
If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand you have probably considered living in Auckland. Auckland has job offers, world-ranked Universities; Fabulous beaches. But are you viewing New Zealand's largest city through rose-tinted glasses? What about the five-hour traffic jams in Auckland? And the much-discussed horrendous house prices? In a recent podcast that Brian and I made we discussed, where is best to live, North Island or South Island? We discovered that medium house prices in Auckland sails in at a whopping $1.2 million NZD, compared to a cool $566,000 in Christchurch. So what gives?
Talking to Ryan About Living in Auckland, New Zealand
This week, we were lucky enough to talk to Ryan. Ryan moved to New Zealand from the USA with his school teacher wife and his two children in 2017. He and his family have been living in Auckland for the past four years. They love it. They wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Here's why. Ryan. Why Would You Live In Auckland New Zealand?Ryan and I talked intensively about why he loves living in Auckland. I asked him the following questions: Why did you choose to move to New Zealand? How did you get a visa to come to New Zealand? What about the cost to live in New Zealand? Was living in Auckland a huge bash on the wallet? Give me five reasons why you love living in Auckland New Zealand? The interview is fabulous. We have been living in New Zealand for the past twelve years, and I STILL learned an enormous amount from Ryan! Ryan also promised to come back and do a part two podcast where he shares the things that shocked him about mortgages, jobs, houses and life in New Zealand. Look out for that one!
Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community?Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love:REALLY? 7 Weird New Zealand Things About New Zealand Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?
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| 03 Mar 2022 | Americans Living in New Zealand. What The First 6 Months Are REALLY Like | 00:52:13 | |
Living in New Zealand. What The First 6 Months Were REALLY Like. In this week's show, we are happy to welcome back Maile and Brian! This American couple left the US almost six months ago to start a new life in Dunedin, New Zealand. They are happy with their decision (in fact, I have never met two people so in love with a country) but their journey certainly wasn't all plain sailing. Enjoy! Americans Living in New Zealand. The Highs (& The Lows).If you are moving to New Zealand from the USA then you will love this show. No one can predict how they will feel when they move to another country. Maile and Brian certainly never expected to experience the flood of emotions that came within the first few months of arriving in New Zealand. The thing that I love about this couple is their ability to talk things through. They are so very transparent. This openness is a gift to everyone out there thinking of making the same move to New Zealand. How We Met Brian and MaileLast year, Maile had emailed me to say that she was thinking of moving to New Zealand and could I put her in touch with any other nurses who were doing the same. Back then, we hadn't started the private New Zealand community that we now have, but I emailed Maile back and told her that I was about to do a podcast interview with Katie, a nurse who was in the process of moving to Dunedin. A month or so later, when Brian and I created our NZ Ahead Membership Package (Formerly Moving to and Living in New Zealand Package), I contacted Maile and Brian and asked them if they'd like to join. They did and the rest is history! A few months later Maile and Brian moved to Dunedin and in December 2021 Brian and I flew down to spend a few days with them. The Importance of surrounding Yourself With like-minded People.
Maile is a valuable and very treasured member of our private community (that we affectionately call the NZ Slackers!). The help that she offers to new arrivals and those thinking of moving to the country is priceless. Maile goes that extra mile to help people (she has just helped Emil, a nurse from the Netherlands, land a job in the same hospital as her, he and his family will move here in a few months!). It is so very exciting to watch as people come together and help each other realise their common dream of moving to New Zealand. Connect with Maile, Brian & many other wannabe kiwis by joining our NZ Ahead Membership!Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing private New Zealand Calling community. FOLLOW Maile & Brian on their Youtube Channel Zoomies Abroad!
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Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These Essential Life Skills? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird?
Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What? Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes You Make Online
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)
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| 08 Sep 2021 | HOW Much?? Emigrating To New Zealand With Dogs | 00:52:40 | |
Can you imagine coming to New Zealand with dogs? I can't. Bringing two kids was stressful enough. But you are about to meet a family who has done both! and in this episode, they share how moving to New Zealand without their fur babies was never an option. Regardless of the stress and the cost. Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community?Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our very exciting and growing community of New Zealand loving members!
Coming To New Zealand With DogsIf you are considering moving to New Zealand you will be well aware that the move won't be cheap. By the time you have paid for visa's and shipping and flights, the costs begin to make your eyes water. And what if you have dogs? (Or cats?) What do you do then? Will you leave them with family back home or will you do everything in your power to take your furry family members with you? Mark and Gracie are from the UK. Their dream of moving to New Zealand with their children became a reality when Gracie found a job as a GP. After eight months of planning their adventure, they landed in Auckland three weeks ago. Mark and Gracie have been through the process of bringing their two dogs with them to New Zealand and in this show they share:
https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?
Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)
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| 13 Jan 2020 | Life in New Zealand. A Few Home Truths PODCAST #13 | 00:37:30 | |
This week's podcast episode is brought to you by Liz and her husband, Brian. In thirty short minutes, we try our best to cram a year's experience of New Zealand living into a helpful guide of how to move to New Zealand (and what you can expect when you get here)should you be thinking of starting a new life in New Zealand. | |||
| 06 Apr 2020 | Homeschooling. What Works & What Doesn't. PODCAST #21 | 00:32:13 | |
Why do you need a homeschooling schedule? Because without one you will spend your days wandering from one project to another. Feeling extremely busy but accomplishing very little, if anything, at all. How strict does the home-schooling schedule need to be? Strict enough to keep everyone happy but not too strict that you become a slave to the schedule. Home-schooling isn’t easy. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. And how can it be? As parents, we already have a million things to sort out. Running a house is a job in itself. And let's not forget those parents that have to home-school and work full time. But home-schooling shouldn’t be stressful either. And neither will it be if you create the right kind of homeschooling schedule for your family. | |||
| 22 Jun 2020 | What You'll Miss When You Move To New Zealand | 00:52:46 | |
I wish I'd read a post or listened to a Podcast like this when we were looking to move to New Zealand ten years ago. At least then I would have been prepared. I could have packed a hot water bottle and a sun hat and some hankies. But I didn't. Instead, I got to the other side of the world and blubbed for six months about how my family never returned my calls and that the bathroom in the house that we were renting was cold and smelly and damp. New Zealand. Is there any better place? I'm not a doom and gloomer. No sir. Not me. My family and I have been living in New Zealand for almost a decade. We love it. New Zealand is one of the most beautiful places on earth and raising my kids in New Zealand was the best decision we ever made.
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| 04 Apr 2023 | Double Edged Sword | 00:46:22 | |
Elon's stars, tinternet, and putting yourself out ther for all the world to see...That's what Liz and Bri want to chat with you about today! So grab yourself a cuppa or a glass of wine and settle down! Plus! Liz reads another snippet from her soon-to-released book. PLUS! You (the listener) are offered an exclusive FREE never-seen-before bonus gift of Liz reading her first chapter to you in video. Listen to find out more and then sign up HERE for your secret, exclusive video! Enjoy! Sign up for The FRONT ROW NEWSLETTER (It's free!)Sign up for the Front Row Newsletter and receive your exclusive FREE never-seen-before bonus gift video of Liz reading the first chapter of her book to YOU! You will also receive up-to-date behind-the-scenes information about the book and be the first to know about the release! Sign up here, and let me entertain you! We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that we have just returned for six months in Europe and Asia. While we were there, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is: The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content). Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here. Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
More Brilliant Podcast Episodes From It's a Drama:Our daughter Tessa. Behind The Scenes. The Harsh Realities of Returning Home Tossing and Turning in Thailand She's Gone. was it a SECRET or a LIE? Feeling Emotional. The Next Step. Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered Travel The World For FREE. All About Housesitting How We Afford To Travel the World | |||
| 15 Nov 2024 | Life in NZ | Too good to be true? | 00:37:51 | |
MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country? SIGN UP below for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE! It's all happening in New Plymouth's Pac'n'Save. Mostly around the frozen chicken aisle. Join Liz and Brian this week as they share a healthy dose of New Zealand gossip. Find out what happens when they meet a fan with marital advice, reveal the outcome of be-friending suspicious shoppers, and live up to their favourite label of being scummy! Enjoy! If you'd like to watch this podcast on video, you can do that on Spotify. Enjoy! Liz and Bri xx Visit the Show Page here: https://itsadrama.com/life-in-nz Links mentioned in the show: 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. This will also lead you to more details of the NZAhead Community that Liz and Brian talk about 🇳🇿 Sign up for Liz's FREE email newsletter. Weekly laughs, inspiration and honest-life-stories. This is the best way to get to know Liz and have her meet you. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️ 🍕🍕 Black Sands Pizza in Oakura: https://blacksandpizzeria.co.nz/ ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and review the It's a Drama Podcast here, or if you are on Spotify, please review us over there. Your short review helps us massively and encourages us to continue! 😌 Need some calm and relaxation? We USE and LOVE the Headspace meditation app. It's been a lifesaver for me these last few months. HEADSPACE is packed with goodness and is FREE for the first 7 days. Give Headspace a go HERE ➡️https://itsadrama.com/headspace
Sign up for Liz’s FREE email newsletter. This is the best way to get to know Liz and have her meet you. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️ Love to travel and laugh? Get Liz’s book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on AUDIO!) A hilarious memoir of how Liz and her family travelled the world for a year (with very little money and far too many hormones!) ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and review the It’s a Drama Podcast here, or if you are on Spotify, please review us over there. Your short review helps us massively and encourages us to continue! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. This will also lead you to more details of the NZAhead Community that Liz and Brian talk about 🇳🇿 💰 Transferring currency? We are proud to team up with TorFX, a foreign exchange service company that offers personal FREE advice and guidance anywhere in the world. If you are looking for a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we’ve done the homework for you! TorFX. We use them, our community uses them. These guys are great! Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we make a small commission at no extra cost if you use the links. Thank you 🙂 🏡 We LOVE Housesitting. If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, check out these beautiful houses currently available worldwide & waiting for YOU to HOUSESIT! Once you are convinced that housesitting its for you, use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off HOUSESITTING by going here! Thank you for listening; you are fabulous, and we love you. Liz and Brian x Follow us on: Liz and Brian x | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | Coping. Or Not. (Behind-the-Scenes) | 00:44:41 | |
This week is a behind-the-scenes podcast where Liz explains why she shared a very personal journal entry with three thousand people and the outcome of doing so.
Links mentioned in the show:If you aren't yet signed up for Liz's Front Row newsletter and would like to receive weekly emails, including the email that Liz and Brian talked about in today's episode, email Liz at liz@itsadrama.com, and she will send it to you, gladly. Thank you for being you, for listening and for adding your beautiful smile to the world. Stay safe, and Kia Kaha. All love, Liz and Brian
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| 28 Mar 2023 | Seen, heard and a (tiny bit) pis*ed | 00:50:43 | |
You'd think after practicing for almost twenty-two years, me and Bri would have this parenting lark off to a tee by now. But no. Once again, here we are asking if anyone else finds this tremendously-rewarding-but-hardy-pardy-pig-in-a-pokie-head-buttingly-difficult thing hard to navigate. Blub, slurp, burp. Well? Do you? We've had a right old weekend, me and Bri. What should have been a celebration ended up being a bit of a three-way counseling session. The only positive was there was lots of alcohol... In this week's show, we talk about the struggles and triumphs of being a parent to young adults, drinking far too much wine, and Liz reads the very first yet-to-be-heard introduction of her soon-to-released book. PLUS! you (the listener) are offered an exclusive FREE never-seen-before bonus gift of Liz reading her first chapter to you in video. Listen to find out more and then sign up HERE for your secret, exclusive video! Enjoy! PS: Don't forget! If you would like to hear a podcast episode where Brian interviews Liz about the writing of this book, (struggles, ups, downs, inspiration, etc.) Email Liz at liz@itsadrama.com with "Talk about the book!" in the subject matter. Thank you so much for your wonderful support.
Sign up for The FRONT ROW NEWSLETTER (It's free!)Sign up for the Front Row Newsletter and receive your exclusive FREE never-seen-before bonus gift video of Liz reading the first chapter of her book to YOU! You will also receive up-to-date behind-the-scenes information about the book and be the first to know about the release! Sign up here, and let me entertain you! | |||
| 29 Mar 2022 | BIG News For Those Moving To New Zealand | 00:27:02 | |
There's a quote that I love: 'Incredible things can be done simply if we are committed to making them happen.' This week, Brian and I are excited to share the details of something that we have been working on for weeks. Something that we know is going to benefit all of our moving to New Zealand community immensely. Wherever you are on your moving to New Zealand adventure, whatever stage of the game you're in, the news we are about to share will make you feel very special - because this involves you! Find the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE I don't want to give too much away so off you go and listen to the show. We'd love it if you emailed us at liz@itsadrama.com and let us know your thoughts and reaction to this announcement. It's been a long time in the planning but, like you, we decided that if you want something to change then you have to go out there and make it happen! Yipppeeee! Thank you to each one of you for being such loyal listeners. We love you immensely and without you, this dream would never have become a reality for us. x To reach your NZ Ahead Podcast Click here! Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community?Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand? Are you desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand and spend your days dreaming (and scheming) as to how you can make it happen? Would you like to be surrounded by like-minded people who are determined to make living in New Zealand a reality? Do you want to receive up to date information and advice from people who have already made the move to New Zealand and who are happy to help you succeed with your adventure? Yes? Then sign up for our FREE 5-day video guide and at the end of the series, you will be told more about how you can join the private New Zealand community and take the first step towards making NZ your new home. Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing private New Zealand Calling community. Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?
Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These Essential Life Skills? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird?
Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What? Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes You Make Online
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)
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| 28 Sep 2020 | Unplugging: 7 (Simple) Ways To Snatch Back Precious Time | 00:37:37 | |
I'm not entirely sure how long the term unplugging has been a thing. It used to be (back in the day) that if you were told you to unplug it was because your parents were trying to save money on the leckie bill. Someone once told my dad that if you unplugged the toaster, you'd save 5p on every bill. But nowadays, the term unplugging comes with a whole new meaning. Unplugging in 2020 means getting off the internet, stop watching so much telly and telling your son to look up from his phone so that his neck doesn't develop a permanent turtle shell shape. | |||
| 16 Aug 2020 | Working In New Zealand (on a holiday visa). | 00:31:25 | |
If you have always dreamt of living in New Zealand, are under 30 years old and have a bit of dosh saved up (enough to get you back to your own country) you can spend a year working in New Zealand by getting yourself a year-long working Visa. That way you can see how you like it. This week's podcast episode features Adam, a twenty-something chappy from the UK is doing just that. After being persuaded by his mate to leave Thailand and come to New Zealand to work on a fairground, he got himself a year-long working visa and headed down under. | |||
| 20 Oct 2020 | Living in New Zealand With Kids. 3 Undisclosed Benefits | 00:31:03 | |
If you are thinking about making a new life in New Zealand and you have a family (with little kids) then I'm going to take a wild guess and say that you are a teeny bit, massively a lot, downright scared. Or at the very least apprehensive. You lay awake in bed, probably at 3 am, worrying about what your future life in New Zealand will look like once you move to the other side of the world with your family. Ask yourself if you really will be living the dream in New Zealand or whether you're making a big mistake and will be attacked by tigers and lions and kiwis who live in down under land. What's life in New Zealand like with little kids? Listen to our latest podcast episode while you read this post and we'll tell you. | |||
| 26 Aug 2021 | Weird Facts About New Zealand (That DON'T Include Sheep) | 00:27:58 | |
You don’t have to look far to find some New Zealand facts. We all know about the sheep population and the fact that Rotorua smells of eggs, but what about the other stuff? What about the WEIRD New Zealand facts? The stuff you only find when you dig your gumboots in a little deeper? Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. As Part Video Series!
Weird Facts About New Zealand
If you are considering moving to New Zealand you will be desperate to learn as much as you can about the country. Arm yourself with a few facts. It’s all very well noting what New Zealand food you will be serving and when is the best time to visit New Zealand, even learning a bit of the New Zealand slang will help you get to know the country. But what about weird stuff?
The kind of New Zealand facts you never hear about unless someone (equally weird) like me, tells you about them? if you’ve always wanted to know what’s weird about New Zealand then you are in the right place!
This show is a lot of fun and if you are considering moving to New Zealand or if you are already living in New Zealand you will love these 12 Weird facts about New Zealand! Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love:
REALLY? 7 Weird Things About New Zealand Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How’s, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?
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| 10 Jun 2023 | It's HERE!! | 00:53:14 | |
For two years, six months and six looonng days, I have waited to share the news I have for you on this podcast. And today, my friend, I am happy and proud to announce that my FIRST-EVER BOOK: The Travel Bog Diaries is available to buy!! WOO HOO!!!! Because it would be rude (and very boring) to celebrate alone, me and Bri thought what better way to thank you for supporting Liz than to invite you over to ours for a few drinks and a chat... So. Get yourself a glass or something nice, pull up a chair and enjoy this very special late-night podcast where we discuss intimately what it REALLY feels like when a thing like this happens in your life... Enjoy! You can buy The Travel Bog Diaries Here! You can buy The TRAVEL BOG DIARIES NOW!! By visiting: or
The back story of The Travel Bog Diaries...It was scary. Probably the scariest thing I’ve ever done. And I've done some scary things. Doing Scary Things in LifeMoving to the other side of the world and leaving everything behind (even though Brian, my husband, had never set foot in NZ before and was taking my word that it was nice...) Taking my two kids out of mainstream school to teach them from home (even though I am not a teacher and actually don't even know the difference between a real comma and one of those with a dot above it...) Taking the money that we made from the sale of our business (fifty grand that was supposed to be for our retirement) and blowing it on a dream year-long trip back-packing trip around the world with our teenagers (even though we knew we would have to come home to no job and no money). But even that. Even ALL those things. Nothing was as scary as what I have just done. Writing a bookFor the past two and half years, I have been writing my first book. And today, I published it. I gave it to the world. Tah dah! Ladies and gentlemen, I very proudly present: The Travel Bog Diaries“THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES: One Woman’s wickedly funny confessions of surviving family travel” If you would like a damn good laugh and read about what it REALLY looks like when you go around the world with two groaning teenagers and a husband with an acid reflux problem...then I'd love you to click here and get your mitts on The Travel Bog Diaries. PS: If you know someone who you think would love this book, then PLEASE SHARE THIS POST!!
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| 11 Mar 2020 | How Old Is Too Old To Travel? PODCAST #19 | 00:28:49 | |
How old is too old to travel? You know how when you get to a certain age, and you suddenly start 'playing on it?' "Ohh I couldn't possibly take the bins out - I'm far too old for that." Or "Don't ask me to hold the dog down while you cut her toenails - I'm getting on a bit. I can't kneel for long." Well, this week's guest made me feel like a right old fake. He put me in my place and showed me that you are as old as you feel. In this week's podcast episode I got to chat with Ed Nicollette. Ed is 86 years young and lives in Rochester, Upstate New York with his lovely wife Anita (who, for the record, also comes across as being twenty years younger.) | |||
| 24 Mar 2025 | Running on Empty. The Man needs help | 00:57:12 | |
The weight is shifting. The winds are turning. Mary is on her way... This is episode 200!!! And to celebrate, we are beginning a new season... This is the first episode in a season of what we might call the couple diaries. Or the marriage diaries. Or just... It's a Drama. At the end of this podcast, Brian and I share a personal diary entry (without the other one knowing). Let us know your thoughts; we'd love to hear your feedback. Kia Kaha, Liz and Brian xx
✏️Love stories? Sign up for Liz's FREE email newsletter. This is the best way to get to know Liz. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️ Get Liz's book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on AUDIO) A hilarious memoir of how Liz and her family travelled the world for a year (with very little money and far too many hormones!) ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and review the It's a Drama Podcast here, or if you are on Spotify, please review us over there. Your short review helps us massively and encourages us to continue! 🏡 Want to know how we travel for FREE? We use (and LOVE) Trusted Housesitters. If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, check out these beautiful houses and pets that are currently available & waiting for YOU to HOUSESIT! Once convinced that housesitting is for you, use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off HOUSESITTING by going here! 🟩 looking for the BEST Travel Insurance? There is only one company that we use (and only ever use when we travel), and that is World Nomads. Over the years, we've made three claims (sorry, guys), and each time the service has been superb. Check World Nomads out here! Podcast Show Page: Click Here
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| 07 Apr 2022 | Swapping America for New Zealand. But was it all worth it? | 00:52:02 | |
Turning your back on the American dream for a new life in New Zealand. Is it possible, for a couple in their late fifties to leave everything behind, move to the other side of the world and create a new life in New Zealand? It certainly is. Not only is it possible but, according to some, it is what keeps you young and life exciting! In this week's show, I talked with Sheri. Sheri was the director of a hospital in the USA. She and her husband Dan spent the past thirty years building a comfortable life together for themselves and their family. And then two of her children moved to New Zealand and took the grandchildren with them. So what did Dan and Sheri do? They stepped out of the American dream and they followed their hearts. They opted for an adventure. They started all over again. This is their story. Starting a New Life in New Zealand. The DetailsIn this week's show, Sheri talks about:
If you are moving to New Zealand then you will love this show. It will also serve as a reminder of how important it is to surround yourself with like-minded people whenever you are about to tackle something as huge as moving to the other side of the world. You don't have to do it alone. Sheri and Dan are valuable and treasured members of our private community (that we affectionately call the NZ Slackers!). The input that they offer to those going through this same journey is priceless.
Connect with Sheri & other like-minded adventurers by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead Community!Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
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Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What? Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes You Make Online
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)
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