So what’s the plan?

So what’s the plan? To be completely honest, there really isn’t one. I have a general idea of the things I want to do but nothing is set in stone. I will be setting off on my Journey the last week of September, by making my way across the US, stopping in an seeing all the sites I can(if anyone has any good sites they might know of, on or close to route 66 let me know).  After making it all the way across the US I’ll fly out of LAX over to New Zealand.

Now I’ve been doing a lot of research in regards to the norms and the customs of New Zealand and it seems as though one of the best ways to get around is via a Campervan. Apparently there are hundreds of spots around both Islands that allow you to park and sleep for free, as long as you are “self-contained” which just means you have a toilet in your van. After I read this and learned it wasn’t just a hoax I couldn’t think of a better way to travel around the country. I have a home, yet it’s still mobile and it will allow me to travel to all the different sights and rivers I want to see and fish. There’s some risk to this but in terms of finances it seems to be a pretty good option. I figured I would spend anywhere from 5-10k on my means of transportation/housing but when a hostel is roughly $20-25 dollars a night I’m sure I will spend a few nights there just to meet some new people and socialize.

Now you may ask “well if it’s that cheap why not just stay in a hostel”? The answer is somewhat complex. I do plan to stay in a hostel for a bunch of nights across my entire stay but with the campervan, even though it’s a big cost up front, I will be able to sell it when I leave recouping most if not all of what I spent on it. This means that I will essentially live in New Zealand for free with the exception of gas and any repairs done to the vehicle! It also allows me to go where I want like I mentioned earlier.

As for things I hope to do, that list grows by the day. To name a few, bungie jump, skydive, ride in a helicopter, learn how to surf and the list goes on.

 

It’s been a busy couple weeks with work but I plan on getting back to my normal schedule this upcoming week. Also I have a few things I am excited to share in the near future!