• *Special episode* Postcard from: New Zealand
    Jan 16 2025

    In this very special episode, Emily and Rachel look back over their time in New Zealand as a whole, and take it in turns to answer a series of questions sent in by you, the listeners! Among many other things, they discuss which of their NZ adventures they would repeat and which they would leave out if they were to visit again, where to find the country's best food experiences and stunning scenery, and whether or not Rachel still celebrates her birthday by being suspended over a canyon wearing a hood...

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • S4E32: New Zealand - 'Botanical gardens, trepidation and absolute miracles'
    Dec 19 2024

    In this, the very last episode of series 4, Emily and Rachel relive their final few days in New Zealand, which they spent exploring Christchurch's botanical gardens and trying not to freak out at the ongoing lack of new passport. In this ep we finally find out how the long drawn-out passport saga ends, and look ahead to pastures new, aka Singapore!

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    40 mins
  • S4E31: New Zealand - 'City strolling, steeples and giant chess'
    Dec 5 2024

    In this episode, we look back fondly at one of our last days in New Zealand, which we spent trying to distract ourselves from potential impending disaster by trying to have the most fun in Christchurch for the smallest amount of money. Among other huge laughs, we climb the cathedral steeple and survey the city from on high, test out our gambits with a giant chess set, and create crayon masterpieces in the kids' section of the modern art gallery.

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    38 mins
  • S4E30: New Zealand - 'Bus hell, bunk bed injuries and sweet Fergus'
    Nov 21 2024

    In this episode Emily and Rachel read back over the blog detailing their final New Zealand journey, back to Christchurch. Among other things, we hear of some deeply irritating bus mates, a wholly sympathetic receptionist, and a narrowly avoided spinal injury from bunk bed acrobatics.

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    40 mins
  • S4E29: New Zealand - 'Bike rides, gale-force winds and angry seals'
    Nov 7 2024

    In this episode, Rachel and Emily opt to spend their last day in Kaikoura cycling around the peninsular. However, we hear of how what should have been an idyllic day in nature is ruined by a combination of incredibly blustery conditions, bad route planning and a colony of angry seals.

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    40 mins
  • S4E28: New Zealand - 'Passport problems, worrying emails and 'Preacher Teacher''
    Oct 24 2024

    In this episode, Emily and Rachel look back at a very fateful and eventful day in the NZ coastal town of Kaikoura, whereby the passport saga that has plagued them since day 2 of the trip rears its ugly head once more. We also hear of a tearful goodbye to travelling companion Sam, and a wholly unwelcome encounter with a certain hostel guest.

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    59 mins
  • S4E27: New Zealand - 'New horizons, sea breezes and 'fush & chups''
    Oct 3 2024

    In this episode Emily and Rachel reread their blog entry detailing a trip to the sleepy coastal town of Kaikoura, where they sample the local cuisine, take in the sea air, and seek counsel from a kindly hostel receptionist over the never-ending passport trauma.

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    33 mins
  • S4E26: New Zealand - 'Onward journeys, bad impressions and spag bol'
    Sep 19 2024

    In this episode, Emily and Rachel read back over their blog account of finally leaving Queenstown after three weeks of mountainous thrills, and heading north to the charming city of Christchurch. During their first day, they try to remember how to behave as civilised adults in preparation for staying with a family friend, and are welcomed into their first homely environment in many months of backpacking.

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    36 mins