Having completed our first year of pet and housesitting in Spain, and now in a more full-time year around our home country, we are often asked about…… Read more “Housesitting tips and tricks..”
Author: kiwisonadventure
We are a married couple who love adventure. We love to travel and see new and old favourites. 2018 was our year off to explore parts of Europe, particularly Spain - house and pet sitting. Currently settled back in New Zealand, developing a lifestyle block in the sunny Bay of Plenty. Loving our 3 alpaca, running a cute B&B, and loving life.
In the meantime, read my blog posts, follow our Facebook and Instagram accounts to see where in the world our adventures are taking us.
B&B link here (Copy and paste it into your browser): https://www.booking.com/hotel/nz/peaceful-rural-escape.en-gb.html?label=gen173nr-1FCAsorgFCFXBlYWNlZnVsLXJ1cmFsLWVzY2FwZUgJWARorgGIAQGYAQm4ARjIAQ_YAQHoAQH4AQOIAgGoAgS4At64tYUGwAIB0gIkOWRkZmRlMDEtZDViZi00NTMyLTkzMTctZTI0MGNjM2UyNDkx2AIF4AIB;sid=2307aa4c9c9601da1acafc6b07740a2b;dist=0&keep_landing=1&sb_price_type=total&type=total&
You can check out our Housesitting profile and references here: https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/house-and-pet-sitters/new-zealand/wellington/petone/l/232874/
Back in New Zealand… what now?
We arrived home in late March, just 10 days short of being a whole year away. Leaving Mexico, we stopped in Southern California for a 3 day…… Read more “Back in New Zealand… what now?”
Mexico uncovered
We often hear bad press about Mexico which can cause some misconceptions and unfounded anxiety about visiting this vibrant country. Just like any country in the world,…… Read more “Mexico uncovered”
Family reunited…
As we planned our departure from Europe in early February, we pondered the route home. Our daughter lives in Mexico, we hadn’t seen her for over a…… Read more “Family reunited…”
Expectations and reality
As we adjust back to life in our home country of New Zealand after our year-long adventure, a couple of people have asked me how or if…… Read more “Expectations and reality”
Why? Spain!
Over the past few months as we have toured and lived in Spain, from time to time things happen or we observe things that make us shake…… Read more “Why? Spain!”
Saying Goodbye to Spain
These last few months have gone way too quickly and now we are on our way north for our final fling in Spain. Before this past year,…… Read more “Saying Goodbye to Spain”
Loving London
A few years back, our plane approached Heathrow over the city of London (on a clear day!) and we got fantastic views of many landmarks. Now, at…… Read more “Loving London”
Off to jolly (c)old England
What should we do with 10 days between sits in the middle of winter? We’ve seen almost all of Spain so we decided to hop over to…… Read more “Off to jolly (c)old England”
To all the dogs (and cats) we’ve loved this year…
Since our first European housesit in April, we’ve cared for over 30 dogs and cats (plus a few fish and chickens too). Each animal had its own…… Read more “To all the dogs (and cats) we’ve loved this year…”
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