we moved from canada to new zealand on a working holiday visa this year. here's everything we brought, or wish we brought, to make our move as easy as possible! plus some extra traveling essentials :)
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essential gear
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clothing
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tech/accessories
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documents + financial
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work + study
essential gear
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lightweight, spacious, and works great as a carryon option!
the omni expandable is a durable and lightweight option that works amazing for checked baggage. has built in locks as well!
Samsonite : Luggage - Target
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the only way i could pack my whole closet across the world was thanks to these!! they are a must, and work amazing!
The Best Packing & Compression Cubes For Travel | Eagle Creek
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great organizational compartments, water resistant and a sleek design
Ultimate Carry-On Bag Backpack: Nomatic …
clothing
this will vary depending where you go, but these pieces are staples for us as canadians and have been great in NZ as well!
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durable travel sandals that are great for warm climates! super cute colors as well. i have the hurricanes and they are the most comfy/versatile shoes i own!!
Women's Original Universal Sandal - Teva
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super warm but also lightweight
Women's Puffy and Puffer Jackets - Outdoor Research
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an investment piece, but so versatile. super light, waterproof and easily packable!
Arc'teryx Beta LT Jacket - Women's
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men's version of the best lightweight rain jacket
Arc'teryx Beta LT Jacket - Men's
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comfortable, breathable and stylish!
Women's Wool Runners - Allbirds
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lots of colors. lightweight, durable, and great for hiking or exploring (from city to forest).
Brionâ„¢ Pant II | Mens storefront-catalog-pra | prAna
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comfortable, stretchy, and stylish! a great option for hiking or casual city wear.
Prana Kara Jeans - Women's
tech/accessories
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use this daily when i am traveling! love how many ports it has.
TA-105 Universal Travel Adapter - EPICKA
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stylish, noise blocking headphones that work great!
Sony Wh-1000xm5 Bluetooth Wireless Noise-canceling …
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long battery life for travel days
Anker 20000mah 15w Power Bank - Black - Target
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my favourite esim company. we use it everytime we travel internationally! if you're staying longer, do some research on the most affordable mobile plans/companies near you.
Buy eSIMs for international travel - Airalo
documents + financial
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a great option for travel insurance, that covers medical and trip cancellations worldwide
SafetyWing - Insurance for Nomads, by Nomads
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best multi currency debit card. avoids high foreign transaction fees!
Currency Card | Multi-Currency Card - Wise
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OR GOOGLE DRIVE! a great place to scan and store any copies of visas, passports or ids!
Dropbox.com
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a must!! we use this weekly. file your rental agreements, visas, passports, anything important that you could otherwise lose!
large organizational folders
work + study
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such a useful tool for learning the basics of new languages fast!
Duolingo
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a great app for organizing your life with templates. perfect for work or studying!
