Andrew's Journal, Inspiration, Stories, travel, New Zealand Andrew J. Stillman Andrew's Journal, Inspiration, Stories, travel, New Zealand Andrew J. Stillman

Cape Reinga: The Tip of the Bottom of the World

A week wasn’t a week in New Zealand unless accompanied by at least one major mental breakdown. Each meltdown came in waves, and fear always acted as its driving force. I’d suffered through Auckland and feared I wouldn’t enjoy the trip — only to find the Williams. I then got comfortable at their residence until it came time to face the fears again.

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Andrew's Journal, Inspiration, Stories, travel, New Zealand Andrew J. Stillman Andrew's Journal, Inspiration, Stories, travel, New Zealand Andrew J. Stillman

Farmwork in New Zealand

During my research about ways to save money in New Zealand, I found Willing Workers on Organic Farms, or “WWOOFing.”

Part of the comfort zone I stepped out of coming to New Zealand revolved around my work life. I knew how to do what I was familiar with, but I wanted to learn what else was out there.

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