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HUNU Cup: Goodbye single-use with this handbag-friendly alternative

HUNU Cup: Goodbye single-use with this handbag-friendly alternative

How do you have your (take-away) coffee, tea or hot chocolate (in the morning)? Do you have a reusable cup at work or that you bring it with you when you go to a coffee shop? Or do you go with the disposable cups your barista offers – because you always forget to...

How to travel more sustainably

How to travel more sustainably

Paul and I are passionate about travel. We love to slowly explore the world, immerse ourselves in other cultures, practise our language skills and learn more about the world and ourselves. Travelling has countless benefits for those who travel and for those who host...

20 Must-Have Travel Apps for your New Zealand Road Trip

20 Must-Have Travel Apps for your New Zealand Road Trip

These days, there is an app for (almost) anything. So how do you choose the essential apps for your smartphone when you’re doing a road trip around New Zealand? You know those that help you have a great time and save some bucks; not those wasting your time (and data...

Campervan relocations: What to expect and are they worthwhile?

Campervan relocations: What to expect and are they worthwhile?

One-way vehicle hires for a multi-week road trip can get expensive, especially in a country like New Zealand. It doesn’t have to be. Vehicle relocation deals (including campervan relocations) are an increasingly popular (and more affordable) option. We tested...

How to never miss your medication: Medisafe App Review

How to never miss your medication: Medisafe App Review

Taking medication as prescribed shouldn’t be difficult. But when life gets busy we might forget a dose, especially if taking medication is not a regular habit (yet). In some cases, missing a dose is not a big issue. In other cases, it can be life-threatening. So if...

Less stuff = healthier planet? Why minimalism is good for us all

Less stuff = healthier planet? Why minimalism is good for us all

As we are embarking on month nine PC (post-COVID), many people are eager to return to normal. We hope that the pandemic has been enough of a wake-up call to ensure whatever we do next doesn’t look like what we left behind nine months ago. It wasn’t healthy, and it...

Healthy and plastic-free: Coconut Matter deodorants will put you in the mood

Healthy and plastic-free: Coconut Matter deodorants will put you in the mood

Are you looking for an all-natural, plant-based, eco-friendly and plastic-free deodorant? Coconut Matter’s Mood deodorant range could be just what you’re after. It has lots of reasons going for it and not much against. And by the way: although some of the advertising...

An Intentional Life: Be inspired by these must-watch documentaries

An Intentional Life: Be inspired by these must-watch documentaries

Podcasts, books, (video) blogs and documentaries about intentional living (and its various incarnations) have been a great source of inspiration (and motivation booster) on our journey, and we are happy to share with you a shortlist of documentaries and television...