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What, Like It’s Hard?
I’ve officially made my way up to the North Island. I always hear that the South Island is the most beautiful, and has to be seen by taking a road trip. I decided to push that adventure until the warmer months and took my road trip up north. I was able to rent a car…
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The TranzAlpine Train
This one’s kinda long. TL;DR: I made a friend and saw pretty mountains. Just when I thought I’d absolutely mastered the Metro, my confidence got the best of me. My latest adventure included a ride on the TranzAlpine train. This train travels from coast to coast on the South Island and boasts scenic mountain views…
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Where the Sun Don’t Shine
The impossible finally happened – the sun came out! Not a cloud in the sky. I was beginning to doubt I would see it again until the springtime. Every day since I arrived has been cloudy with a constant threat of rain. The first day I saw the sun, it felt like a miracle. And…
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Christchurch Chronicles
Life is feeling pretty settled so far. Despite being so far from home, I feel very comfortable and at home, which I didn’t think I would feel so soon. The highlights of my days have consisted of sitting in different cafes with a cup of coffee, sampling my way across the city. I still haven’t…
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Who Let Me Do This?
Surprising myself, I have made it to New Zealand alive. It feels very surreal having this moment finally arrive. All of the anticipation and nerves that I tampered down for so long have culminated in this: me finally stepping foot in a country whose name came up more times this past year than I previously…
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Who’s Jen Cautilli Anyway? Ew.
Why hello there! Come here often? Yeah, me neither. Anyway, if you’ve never met me before, my name’s Jen! Born and raised in Pennsylvania, USA, I’ve always had grand visions and dreams with no real idea of how to achieve them. I’m hoping this is my first step. To introduce myself better, I’m a 26-year-old…
It's Raining Jen 