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
clothing
tech/accessories
documents + financial
work + study
essential gear
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
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
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!
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
super warm but also lightweight
Women's Puffy and Puffer Jackets - Outdoor Research
an investment piece, but so versatile. super light, waterproof and easily packable!
Arc'teryx Beta LT Jacket - Women's
men's version of the best lightweight rain jacket
Arc'teryx Beta LT Jacket - Men's
comfortable, breathable and stylish!
Women's Wool Runners - Allbirds
lots of colors. lightweight, durable, and great for hiking or exploring (from city to forest).
Brionâ„¢ Pant II | Mens storefront-catalog-pra | prAna
comfortable, stretchy, and stylish! a great option for hiking or casual city wear.
Prana Kara Jeans - Women's
tech/accessories
use this daily when i am traveling! love how many ports it has.
TA-105 Universal Travel Adapter - EPICKA
stylish, noise blocking headphones that work great!
Sony Wh-1000xm5 Bluetooth Wireless Noise-canceling …
long battery life for travel days
Anker 20000mah 15w Power Bank - Black - Target
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
a great option for travel insurance, that covers medical and trip cancellations worldwide
SafetyWing - Insurance for Nomads, by Nomads
best multi currency debit card. avoids high foreign transaction fees!
Currency Card | Multi-Currency Card - Wise
OR GOOGLE DRIVE! a great place to scan and store any copies of visas, passports or ids!
Dropbox.com
a must!! we use this weekly. file your rental agreements, visas, passports, anything important that you could otherwise lose!
large organizational folders
work + study
such a useful tool for learning the basics of new languages fast!
Duolingo
a great app for organizing your life with templates. perfect for work or studying!
