I never imagined seeing a place that rivaled the beauty of Alaska. And then you shared your amazing 3 week camper van adventure in New Zealand. Love the joy of your interaction with the camera and each other. Excellent editing and post-production. 👏

One of my favorite things about you guys: how you interact with the camera. You don't have "camera voices" - you just talk, like we're there with you. You're so joyful and funny. I legit feel like I'm there in the van eating gnocchi!!

@miyaelsewhere

Ай бұрын

I agreed :)

I must say it's rather impressive how successfully you guys navigated the pronunciation of New Zealand place names, and it's clear that you did some research at some point because you don't fall into any of the traps with stress placement that most visitors do. Almost every video I watch of American visitors will include them saying "wa-NA-ka" (and "ku-MA-ra"), but you guys correctly put the stress on the first syllable, which the Pākehā pronunciation does to emulate the Māori long vowel (Wānaka). And often your pronunciation was more accurate to the Māori pronunciation than most Kiwis can manage, so your care and effort is definitely noticed and appreciated. ❤ I'm also super glad that you guys got to check out Te Papa, which most people ignore because they assume it'll just be your typical snooze-fest museum exhibiting all its stolen artefacts, but Te Papa is truly unlike any other museum and emphasises making its educational value as accessible as possible, which it does in partnership with local indigenous groups. Hopefully more people will be inspired by your video to make the stop in Wellington at least for Te Papa (which admittedly, doesn't have a whole lot else on offer), rather than just skipping over it on their way to or from the ferry. 🙏

@miyaelsewhere

Ай бұрын

:)

Really well made video! Not sure how this doesn't have a million views already. Thanks for making this channel. I really enjoy it!

Wow!! What an incredible video! Im a kiwi and wouldn’t usually watch a video of my own country but viewing it though your eyes makes me so incredibly proud to be a New Zealander ! After seeing you in Havelock walking Te Mata Peak I was praaaaaying you’d stop in Napier as it truely is beautiful! Hawkes bay is my home town and I absolutely love it here! Thank you so much for show casing how beautiful our country is and the immense respect you showed our land! If you ever come back, I’ll be more than happy to show you around some gem spots here and we could even put a traditional hangi on for you both ♥️

@ljhoats

4 ай бұрын

It's so gorgeous!

@twohouses2259

3 ай бұрын

Right? …..and here I am, a Maori living in the White Mountains of Northern New Hampshire……go figure

@miyaelsewhere

Ай бұрын

I agreed :)

Lisa & Josh, to you I humbly offer my Standing Ovation & gratitude! Well done indeed!

Lisa and Josh, thank you so much, yet again, for taking me and many others with you both on your wonderful trip through New Zealand. I cried, because of laughter, and I cried because of sadness (especially when you had to say goodbye to Sassy). You both are a true inspiration to make the best of life and stay positive even when it's pouring down with rain 🙂 and be grateful for the good things that are happening. Can't wait for your next adventure, but for now: Thank you from the Netherlands.

Hi, a real Kiwi here lol, I live just south of Taupo and lived in NZ all my life. I so enjoyed this video, both your characters are so positive and loveable. I gotta say you really copped some unsettled weather along a lot of your trip which is very typical for September and October here. The summer months make this country a very different place with all the lakes and beaches glistening in sunshine most days for 4 months. If you like the cooler temps but plenty of sunshine without winds come in the autumn, March and April when we have the most settled and calm sheer stunning days you will find anywhere. I wish you's lived here, you would fit right in.

It was really great to see Aotearoa from outsider eyes. I'm glad you loved it ❤

Stainless steel pans can be difficult but once you get how to use them they are freaking awesome. I’ve just bought a few. 1) pre-heat on max until a splash of water will bead around the pan. 2) turn down to medium. 3) add fats/oils then food. The pan basically can not be too hot or too cold otherwise things will burn/stick into the micro-crevices of the pan. Enjoy your no-stick pan without the chemicals of normal no-stick coatings. Clean with steel scourer if needed. Easy maintenance and last forever!

@fortbz1028

5 ай бұрын

mate wtf ar you talkin about, noone fkn does that😆

Thanks, Lisa and Josh, for bringing back my old memories from New Zealand. I love Aotearoa, the most beautiful land ever. I lived there for two years. I miss everything and everyone from N Z.

What a amazing Vlog. I don't tend to watch travel Vlogs of Aotearoa as I was born and bred here but this just came up and I watched from begining to end. I feel so inspired ❤Keep up the amazing work you two 😸

I love how you guys interact to each other, your travel destinations and the camera. It feels so natural. Thx!

Hey guys, we kiwi's and came across ur South Island video. I've been in nz 48 yrs and I've never done a trip like yours until this Feb 2024 we r doing 30 days in the SI. Yeehaa . 😁 Loved watching ur video and adventures , we took notes and have tweaked our itinerary. Thank u. U two are very genuine and humble , two traits us kiwis find admirable and warm to. We have subscribed so can watch more of your vids. Take care and have fun making memories!! John and Sue

@n-xplorer

2 ай бұрын

Funny, I was at first confused about the use of the word 'kiwi". Yes indeed, you wonderful people in this awesome place call yourselves kiwi's + the word also refers the the kiwi bird + the word also refers to the kiwi fruit. It's a little confusing at first to us outsiders. I'm half a world away right now in America (at this very moment) enjoying some kiwi fruit imported from New Zealand... it is absolutely delicious!!

It was so beautiful to see these wonderful places in New Zealand through your eyes. Great video. Thank you!!

We are from Australia and have been watch you from the start. This is the very best video you have produced and we loved every minute. So happy that you move love pies and Pics peanut butter as that’s my fave too. So happy that you also caught up with Cheveyo and Tia as well. Much love and don’t ever stop!!!! Pete and fam. ❤❤❤

Yep, Te Papa museum is something special. The "Gallipoli: The scale of our war" exhibition is amazing.

@miriama4475

2 ай бұрын

Be sure to put your hands into the water provided following the Gallipoli trail... to each their own but the heaviness of sorrow lifts off ❤

Watching every minute of this! And loving it! YES! Can't wait to follow you both in New Zealand!

That was such an enjoyable road trip. To experience the sights from the van and listen to the dialogue from the companions repeating a trip I did over 30 years ago with my young family, was so much fun. Thank you and again Thank you.

Absolutely loved that you guys made your way to Aotearoa New Zealand. I hope you both enjoyed your trip. Your videos helped alot with my current trip to South Korea and Japan. Would have loved to introduce you guys to a bit of Māori culture and traditions. Next time maybe 😊

@LisaAndJosh

5 ай бұрын

We had the best time :) and so glad to hear they helped, hope you had a great time in Korea and Japan! Would love that next time!!! We’d love to learn more about Māori culture!

This trip was inspiring! I love your budget concept and it’s given me some content and travel ideas for sure! I also love that you went to supermarkets and cooked a lot of meals, that’s the true spirit of road trip in a trailer! I’d absolutely love to visit New Zealand but it may be a few years before we can get there due to our long term travel plans. Your video was incredible!

I've just started doing travel research for our NZ trip and am SO glad I found this vlog! I've now watched several, and honestly this is the only one I've truly enjoyed. It is so well put together and so natural! Thanks for all the tips, budget-friendly angle, and fun!

Great video! Thanks for sharing!! Love Josh’s narration voice! Love the way you guys communicate and respect each other! Incredible views!

Guys I loved every bit of this movie length vlog! I smiled (and at times giggled) through it because I could relate. It’s been years since my last visit and I long to travel there again. It’s so beautiful. My first was as a single young woman on one of those 3 week bus trips for young people…like Contiki, but it wasn’t Contiki. Then in 2007 for 3 weeks again in a motor home as a family of 5. Best family holiday ever! The first time was in March with relatively good weather. The second during the NSW (Australia) school holidays in October and the weather was similar to yours. Fortunately, I got lucky both times getting on a Milford sound cruise AND in fine weather as well. Looking forward to watching where you are heading next?

It looks incredible there! Great work editing the video. The shots are beautiful and you made this long video entertaining! Thanks for all the hard work!

So beautiful! Once again, great videos, great trip, great dialogue and descriptions!

Fantastic video. You didn't let the weather stop you from enjoying your adventure. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences 🙂

Been planning my north island solo road trip adventure for a while now and this video gave me A LOT of insight. I also don’t normally watch YT videos this long but I was hooked. Thankyou! 🎉❤

Thank you so much for sharing your New Zealand adventure. Loved every minute of your travel doc! Laughed out loud at the Josh cam/Lisa cam! ☺

I absolutely LOVED watching this so much. You are both beautiful souls and made me fall in love with New Zealand all over again.

This reminded me of my 2 week trip in South Island in 2008. Thanks for sharing your incredible journey and bringing back memories. I went through my photos from the trip and it was a joy to recall my entire trip. I hope I can make it back to NZ one day and make more memories with videos as well.

This was so enjoyable to watch. Great video guys x

Kia ora koutou e te whānau! I grew up 20 minutes from Hobbiton.. I now live in the UK but miss NZ so much. Thanks for the nostalgia trip 😊

Thank you for sharing your beatiful adventure with us! I truly enjoyed it, it was an inspiration. Yeah Sassy! I hope Sunny is still alive. ☺

Thank you both for sharing. You are a great couple and your team work is exemplary! NZ is absolutely beautiful. ☘️💕

Loved this, you guys put a smile on my face. Thank you.

This video was gorgeous. Just the scenery was so epic thanks so much for taking us along on this journey. ❤

I live in nz and this video has been so amazing. Loved every minute of it. ❤ thank you for taking the time to show us your adventure

This was a phenomenal trip and I love you honesty and your simplicity ,but I am enjoying your trips. Thanks for sharing and enjoying your journey.

So much scenery in this video you guys get the most amazing shots

Y’all this is so cool! Great job!

Wow. Watched this all yesterday. It went by in a flash. Loved it ! Thanks so much for posting 🙂

This brings so many memories. Thank you.

We went to Lake Taupo area of NZ for our honeymoon the first week of October knowing it would be early spring. We packed a lot of shorts, t’s and tanks as we were heading to Australia next. The weather forecast was fair but when we got there, BRRRRRRR. We learned a bit of a lesson with our budgeting especially since we had a tight budget but Ike you said, we were halfway around the world. There was more to see than anticipated and we decided that we would do it all and sacrifice the small stuff like store bought beers and chips if it meant we could see and do cool stuff. We ate pasta for a few months when we got home but we have NEVER regretted it:)

absolute perfect timing. off on a working holiday to NZ on the 21st November! thanks for all the inspo

I’ve just discovered y’all’s channel. It’s really well done. Thank you for documenting travel in a wholesome way for our whole family to watch together. Great voiceover and narration.

What a fantastic and refreshing post.🥰We are about to embark on a trip shortly and this gave us lots of hints and tips. It was so informative in a very down to earth and happy way. Thanks so much guys

Thank you, guys for sharing this. It was so wonderful to watch. You are lovely!

Really enjoyed this entire video! The place where you got engaged is so, so beautiful! I can see how you could allow the love to fill you. That you asked and she said..."yes". So, so nice! Great job on the videography and editing. Loved it...

Absolutely loved watching this video..Brings back so many memories of our campervan trips..Was stoked when you passed Sonny on to Tia will enjoy following Sonnys journey as I follow Tia and Cheveyo on their NZ adventures

Watched it from start to finish. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Why do you guys always make me smile and chuckle? So great to have you travelling again . I so want to see New Zealand and on the scale of things I live so close. I must try to get there one day. "You can hear the howl of a sedentary gypsy".......!!!!!!! Have another brilliant trip, Cheers, Muffy from Oz (Australia)

Lisa and Josh, l thoroughly enjoyed watching this epic adventure, not boring at all, love, love, loved it. Love from Australia xx

It looks incredible there! Great work editing the video.

Thank you for the time you spent filming and editing this video! I’m going on a 4 week trip in the next couple of weeks & this has helped me to nail down a few ideas and get me excited to go!

I just loved this. You took me on the journey with you. When it finished & I looked around at my lounge room i was so disappointed. I really did go along for the ride. Wonderful editing, very funny in parts, stunning scenery of course but you two just make it very enjoyable to watch. Inspired me to plan my trip& get fish n chips for DINNER!!!! ❤😊

Beautiful video. Loved, loved, LOVED it! Even though you went beyond your budget I have no doubt that it was well worth it. Thank you for sharing.

Incredible trip, guys! You inspire!❤

Thank you for such a beautiful tour.

Just found your video. I went to New Zealand 2023 and it was magical. I loved seeing it again through your experience. ❤

Favorite travel vlog ever! You guys rocked it! Now I want to go!

Miss this trip...my last visit to NZ from north to south is 2019 before the pandemic. The nature was so stunning 😍.

I love the joy they got from their visit from a cheeky short-nosed daytime Kiwi.

I really enjoyed this video for budget traveling and things to do in NZ. I definitely shared the Pic's peanut butter tour and the carrot park (hilarious) with my friend traveling there. So much great info from Bookme NZ, buying eggs from stands, the camping site 30-day passes, $3 steak, and learning about the redwood forest near Rotorua. I love the map that you have and how you show where you've driven each day. It's also cool how you tally up your daily expenses. I'm a stickler for that on trips too. It's awesome seeing you pronounce the Maori names of areas you visit. You do it so effortlessly. At least you're trying. Sorry you guys didn't get to go to Milford Sound. Bummer. But you guys made the most out of your lemons. They do tractor boat launches here in Alaska too. I haven't seen anywhere else that does it. Nice to do know the Abel Tasman has one too. Whew those gas prices in liters and NZD are cray cray! Seriously, I've taken so many notes and looked up stuff to do for my friend. Thanks bunches. At 32:45-33:35 - I really like that song. I couldn't find it on Shazam. If it's easy to find, what is the name of it? New sub.

Fantastic 👏 totally enjoyed the whole journey, loved it❤❤

This was such a pleasure to watch.

This was really fun to watch, cheers for the evening of entertainment!

just wonderful ! i am usually not a fan of long youtube videos but I sat and made it as my movie night film to see and it was just amazing ... i love your edits , montage , commentary , your choices on the road, and especially the food now even the ones you make out of a van. i am soooo envious of your trip . I cant wait to be able to see NZ. Keep them coming . sending warm wishes for always safe travels from jeddah saudi arabia .

Love this video New Zealand looks lovely and your such a sensible practical couple thank you for sharing xx

Loved your video. Just completed an RTW with the family and understand the concept of being on a budget,traveling light and understanding you can’t do every little thing, but there are epic moments one should definitely consider spending money at the time. You both inspired us to complete the Camino and we were just one of a handful of families from SJPP to Santiago. Keep inspiring and moving along. “It’s not the time you are given that is important , but what you do with that time” … Something along those Gandolfian lines. 😂 Your restraint for LOR was amazing! And, the Spa adventure, I can totally relate :)

Absolutely loved every minute of this movie length version of your vlog. Great videography and commentary. Especially the parts where you both geeked out about LOTR! ❤

Loved this movie style vlog! Reminded me of my own month in nz, right down to the drama of missing Milford Sound due to weather and it all ending up being perfect anyway. Love your authenticity. Looking forward to seeing where you go next!

Great video love the energy of you two :)

This is so cool. I have lived here my whole life but never left the north island. This video makes me want to prioritise getting down south.

I thoroughly enjoyed the video. It kept getting better and better. Subscribed.

Great video!! Gave us plenty of ideas for our first road trip to NZ.

Awesome tails of your adventures in NZ, sorry the weather wasn’t better for you. I recognised your friends at the end there, I’m following the journey through the country as well, well done video guys..

This was a súper helpful video. Thank you. Love your films and spirit of adventure.❤

Ooh, gotta love a good sausage sizzle, it's a big weekend tradition in Bunnings in Australia too. Wow! So happy to see Lake Tekapo in the flesh, I sell accomodation stays there in my day job but have yet to visit... soon, I hope. Lisa's impressions of Gollum? Hilarious 🤣 And Josh, your tribute to Sassy near the end brought a tear to my eye. Great video guys!

Lovely to bump into you at Lake Rotoiti. Funnily enough I first came across your videos when I was researching the Camino Portugues, which is where I started my six months of travel, and I ended it in New Zealand.

Omg Josh and Lisa , both you are so blessed , it's extremely difficult to see the shy nocturnal kiwi in NZ ... Ooops Superb video , brought back so many memories , Wanaka , Queenstown , Franz Josef , Mt Cook , Te Anau

A fun and educational video, thanks guys!!

Such a great vlog of the trip! Appreciate how honest you guys were and allowing yourselves to show your true emotions but with a positive outlook.

@dieppeboon9627

5 ай бұрын

Beautiful scenery .. better than the Yukon in Canadian Artic..

Pics is my favourite PB. I was so excited when i found they sell it in the supermarkets in Oz. I even had it this morning for breakfast!❤

Great video! Watched it while traveling the south island the last few days - so right about the cones!

I really enjoyed this and I'm from NZ. Interesting hearing a visitors perspective, and Josh is a comedian.

Really enjoyed this video, as a Kiwi myself it's fun seeing nz through your eyes. I laughed so much with your Kiwi/Weka mix up as my husband did the same thing and he's from here! 😂 Also you two are so cute together, I can see the adoration when he looks at you Lisa 😍 Keep up the amazing travels!

Kia Ora Lisa & Josh .... what an awesome video of your road trip in NZ as my wife & i are both originally from NZ living in Brisbane Australia watching your trip in your very reliable camper van you both made us proud on how much you enjoyed your time in our home country & the commentary makes us laugh .. all the very best to you both lots of Aroha (Love) from Brisbane

Love it , great work you two !

I enjoyed your video! thanks for sharing your travel.

Thanks for sharing your journey! I visited New Zealand twice ( 3 months each trip). First time in 2012 I bus toured (bus pass) mostly on the north island. I've got friends who live on the South Island in Christchurch so I spent Christmas with them. I loved the south island much more so I decided to come back at the end of 2019 and left just before the pandemic of 2020. Second trip I bought a small van and did vanlife for 3 months. This is the BEST way to travel in New Zealand by far, so much freedom! Cost was not too much since I had bought the van and sold it to my friend when I left. Favorite places south.... Mt. Cook area, Arthur's Pass, Abel Tasman, Nelson, west coast. I did see Milford Sound both trips but honestly wasn't that impressed (price was waaaay too much $$$!). Favorite place north... Coromandel Peninsula, some really beautiful scenery!

I am 23 minutes in your video and for the last 5-10 of them I have been hoping for the decision you took. It brings me all the way back to 2007 when I took my family to do an epic Califonria drive from San Fransisco to San Diego to celebrate my 50th birthday (hey, now you van calculate my age). My kids were 7 and 10 and had been looking forward to the two-day Disneyworld visit. The first day I was in chock of all the added cost that came once being inside after paying a hefty entrance fee and my kids begging for buying pins, ice cream, quick pass and whatever. Stoic and budget conscious I said no to most of it. Not a fun day. Before falling asleep that night I took the decision. to go all in the next day, which we did. And it turned out to be one of the very best days of the trip. I salute you for your decision and I have just now increased our budget a few steps up for the upcoming 5 week trip to NZ in March next year. But for now I will continue to enjoy your video - well done!

@prisciiiii_

5 ай бұрын

Hello, Do you like travelling?

I especially enjoyed watching this video, because (myself being a Kiwi), you visited a lot of places here in NZ, even TeMata Peak, its beautiful up there (I live in Napier, Art Deco Capital), and you both have definitely given me ideas, like hiring a small campervan and traveling the south island. Glad you both love our gorgeous country, so much to see and do..

Love your videos! Such a nice couple, keep loving life.

Been watchin you guys makes me happy you havin fun. I lived in Auckland New Zealand for almost a year and its been very very memorable. I really missed being there and hopefully if god permits, I wanna be there again to be with our friends for the last time.

them giving you those 2 pies for free was really honest, they were nearly closing and probably those last pies have been in the warmer for a long time, there is humanity left in this world thanks to the the store for showing us some heart.

Great video! Really enjoyed it and also so true about the road cones here haha

Best hour and forty min i spent. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip vicariously through you. Keep up the good work. I’ll buy you all coffee soon! Safe travels.

❤❤❤Loved it from start to finish. Well done guys -new subscriber.

Glad you liked watching the rugby! Great video, brilliant story telling.