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Meditation

Guided meditations on Insight Timer:  https://insighttimer.com/lindaholman

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaHolmanNZ

Website: https://www.lindaholman.nz/home

 

 

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Travel

NZ van life stuff

NZ Pocket Guide: A great free guide to all things van life in NZ
Motorhomes, Caravans and Destinations: Heaps of info and vehicles for sale
NZ Motor Caravan Association: Directory and deals all round NZ

General van life stuff

The Wayward Home: some free and paid resources for getting set up with van life




 

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