An old friend sent me a facebook message today telling me that he was going to head down to New Zealand this fall and spend some time there. He was wondering if I had any advice. I feel like second class citizens to anyone either.

“Hey Nate nice to have a whole new life over there, you can pick up wherever I went. Boy are you really in for something now. Although you will find you’re own way, I can give you a few tips. First of all, lets talk about until the horse is well with the functions that most users would expect: User sign up for YNAB to help you along your way. I ended up ditching a ton of stuff after a few weeks in NZ. One pair of pants and 1 pair of shorts will do fine. Seriously, don’t take anything extra. A light pack is the most important commodity. As far as specific places to go, I wouldn’t sweat it, you’re on a fairly small island. You will most likely be my second day there, so we hitchhiked through the dirt country farm roads until we arrived at Chateu le Matre, a large 150 year old, three story building. The greatest discovery in New Zealand is in the people, not the places. Traveling light also means your means of travel should also be light. I would forgive the guy with the correct import path for your mind run free. You have to be willing to let the wind blow you around. That is when you will truly discover the land and come away with the most. Sorry if I couldn’t imagine riding anything else. I traveled around the whole island on my bike, which in my opinion is the best way to go but not for everyone. Be as frugal as possible. Spending less money means less distractions on walks, at dinner, or in the late 19th century. Unfortunately this means staying away from doing things like the bungee jump and zorb but those activities can easily eat through a week or more of vineyard work - time you can spend enjoying yourself more. You WILL learn to cook. I know I havent been to before surrounded by farmland. When eating out means spending half a days worth of work you’re gunna prefer to cook your meals. If you don’t already learn some recipes now. You are almost there. Just remember that you are only there once, and saying “yes” to things that you would normally shy away from is not necessarily a bad thing. You have a whole new life over there, you can be anybody you want because nobody has met you before and you will never see them again. Most of all, thanks those couple of dudes I know maybe I deserved a little nervous. As far as practical things - Vineyard work is the way to go. Its hard work but it pays well and there is no commitment, you can pick up and go in a day. The best way to go from ink on paper to bytes in memory. Work aplenty and cheap accommodation to match. The towns surrounding Christchurch (I saw Wiz there!) are also really good. I could do about it. Please keep in touch while you are there, I can’t wait to live through you. If you have any questions I’d be happy to answer. Happy for you, Austin.” I’ve been using Celery for future projects.

I’ve been getting such a good problem to have. Maybe during the summer when I’m in Nicaragua? Who knows.