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December 11, 2018 Family, Preparations, Travels

The long haul

No matter how many times we travel, the long haul from New Zealand to France does not ...more
November 12, 2017 Costs, Living, Preparations

Setting up is not remotely easy

We have had our house closed up since we took possession at the end of August, and ...more
October 12, 2016 History, Living the dream, Preparations

A match made in heaven

One of the first things most people ask us when we tell them our plans is: Where are ...more
September 27, 2016 Family, Living the dream, Preparations

A separation

Two-and-a-bit years after our last Grand Adventure, our family is heading back to ...more
September 4, 2016 Preparations

The final countdown 

With three weeks to go we are on the final countdown to our departure for Quillan and ...more
October 21, 2014 Costs, Preparations

What price dreams?

In early 2014, we took our family to live in France for three months. It was great, ...more
May 11, 2014 Living, Preparations

Our accommodation in Quillan

Booking our accommodation was one of the earliest steps in our preparations. In fact ...more

Registering for school

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Today we went to the Mairie to register the boys to attend the local primary school. I’m pleased to report it was even easier than anticipated. Continue reading Registering for school →

May 7, 2014Culture, Language, Preparations, School lifeparallellives
April 27, 2014 Baby, Preparations, Travels

The long haul

Practice does not make perfect when it comes to flying. No matter how many times you ...more

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