TALES FROM THE ROAD
less travelled
In 2021, we traded routine for the road—leaving behind a house, jobs, and the comforts of our settled life. With our miniature schnauzer Merlin as our scruffy co-pilot, we hit the road in our motorhome, embracing a life of freedom, discovery, and the joy of the unexpected.
LATEST TALES
Stories from the
Open Road
A collection of our latest tales in reverse date order. Follow along as we explore hidden gems, cozy villages, and breathtaking landscapes.
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Rotorua, land of Maori’s and Hobbits
This week, we’re dodging tropical storms to make the most of our time in Rotorua. We’ve planned an evening at…
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Wellington to Taupo in search of volcanos
This week, we travel to the North Island and experience Wellington and Paraparmu. Join us as we’re looking for volcanos…
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Our top 5 things from the South Island and a least favourite!
Our Top 5 things from the South Island, New Zealand
OUR STORY
We’re Sally & Toby
(and Merlin)
In 2021, we made a decision that changed our lives forever. We left our house, our jobs, and our settled life to take on the road less travelled.
Now we live fulltime in our motorhome, exploring Europe with our slightly scruffy, miniature schnauzer Merlin by our side. This blog is a collection of tales from the open road — the beautiful views, the unexpected adventures, and the wonderful people we meet along the way.
We hope our stories inspire you to take your own road less travelled, whatever that may look like for you.
Tales From The Road Less Travelled
Stories from the Open Road
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