Van life in NEW ZEALAND. Travels in Ladybird.

Our very first campervan! And we take you with us as we come to grips with having a mobile home! Follow us as we explore our wonderful country.
Filmed on Lumix G95, GoPro 10, Samsung Galaxy 21,
Microphone, DJI Mic
Drone, DJI Mini 2SE

[@mariako4391]

Thanks for taking us to the places we have not been. It is very nice of you. Enjoy your van trip.👍👍👋👋🙏🏻🙏🏻😍😍

[@rayandjotravels]

Thank you very much! Very happy you enjoyed it ❤️

[@diaryofaj]

This was another great episode x looking forward to all the places you take us along to in ladybird ❤

[@Scottygirlnz]

I stumbled across this video by chance :) It reminded me of when we picked up our motorhome for the first time two years ago. We've since travelled over 30,000 kms to the top of the North an bottom of the South and most places in between. The freedom is wonderful... enjoy your new adventures.

[@rayandjotravels]

Oh wow, thank you! It's very exciting for us and we're living it up. We're really looking forward to what lies ahead. Might see you on the journey! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@rayandjotravels]

PS. Any tips on where to venture and what to do would be appreciated.

[@rayandjotravels]

Thank you for the email.

[@Almacni]

Love your journeys. My wife and I did this back in 2022 visiting our daughter in Rotorua. We hired a campervan and I would love to plug their name but won't here. But they are in Auckland meet us at the airport the day after we arrived, as we flew in from Norfolk island spent the night at the hotel located at the airport so that we could get our feet on the ground. We travelled from Auckland to Rotorua and spent most of our time at our Daughters partners house and was given an adapter so we could plug into the house supply. Spent a couple of nights at Orewa before taking our van back to the hire company....sad day saying goodbye to the van. I would highly recommend this to anyone who has never done this sort of trip. Love your clips and commentary, first meet your clips with the cruise you did my home on Norfolk Island. This clip has brought back memories and only wish to do it again, but spending more time touring than parked up at a home. The warmth of the caravan, the meals and driving all makes travelling and touring so special. Thank you for sharing your trip...and again if you are ever on Norfolk Island I would offer the Norfolk Island hand out to have you here for a cuppa or a dinner.

[@rayandjotravels]

What a neat story! In 2021 we hired campervan for a 3 week trip around the nth island and gave us a taste for it. We are so enjoying ourselves and feel really lucky to be doing what we're doing. Would love to take up your offer when next in Norfolk Island. Yes, we will return.

[@Almacni]

@@rayandjotravels If I could do this every year I would. We are heading to Europe next year with Holidaymax. First time as far out of Australia and Norfolk island. Certainly like to welcome you back to NI.

[@rayandjotravels]

@Almacni, oh, nice!

[@lunglengparis2867]

You two are amazing.......our family love to see you.

[@rayandjotravels]

Oh thank you so much! We're so pleased you enjoyed it!

[@tonychristie4009]

Hi guy's, looking forward to the travel adventures you share with us. 😊😊

[@rayandjotravels]

Thank you!

[@mariaspiteri1446]

I love watching you guys I feel like I there with you love the van so nice to have all the freedom to do what you want and go anywhere well done guys keep on travelling.

[@rayandjotravels]

Thank you for your lovely comments! Yes, we are very excited in what lies ahead.

[@tonychristie4009]

Beautiful camper and the name ladybird lovely. Our kiwi weather has a real ice nip in the air up here in Rotorua. 😊😊

[@rayandjotravels]

Thanks. We're in the process of getting 'Ladybird' as a decal to stick on the van 😁 Yeah the weather is chilly chilly down this way. See you on the next one.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Hello from Europe, welcome to vanlife and a BIG congratulations! We love your motorhome it looks really spacious and comfy 😀 We loved the video and music, you both look SUPER happy so cute! Happy Travels 🚐

[@rayandjotravels]

Thank you! It was you guys who helped inspire us to do this. We've even got Toula, coming into Ladybird but she is still timid. When we are back home we leave the door open and she enters when she feels like it. Our cat in the other hand, loves Ladybird 😄 Thank you again Charlene, Chris and Holly ❤️

[@sandrastephenson9369]

I really enjoy your videos. I look forward to the next one ❤

[@rayandjotravels]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. We love making them.

[@InOurLittleHouse]

We enjoyed this so so much! You guys are the best! So cool to see some of New Zealand too!

[@rayandjotravels]

Hey, thank you! We are loving it. We wish we would've started years ago like you guys. However, life got in the way! So our advice to you, two beautiful people, is do as much as you can NOW. In the blink of an eye , your our age 😂 ❤️

[@boeing17G]

Great video guys. Your production skills are great! Enjoyed the music and the quality of the commentary. We are Mo Vanners from up north so keen to see some camping spots down south. We'll be down there soon so will stop at a few of your spots. Keep up the good work!

[@rayandjotravels]

Hey thank you. We're having a ball with the van and couldn't be more happier! We'll certainly share camping areas we find. Exciting! Might see you on the way one day 😉

[@kiwihib]

My parents dragged us kids to the Beaumont races every year.

[@rayandjotravels]

Beaumont and Tapanui races were great days.

[@kiwihib]

@@rayandjotravels Never got to Tapanui, mainly Wingatui and Wakouaiti and Omakau when I worked at Ranfurly.

[@brianna56ism]

Try an NZMCA way lol

[@rayandjotravels]

Hey, yes we're members of NZMCA.

[@brianna56ism]

Then give them a wave

[@cherriewaaka6206]

Beautiful couple thoroughly enjoyed that. Your beautiful is a sweetie x subscribing

[@rayandjotravels]

Kia ora, and thank you for your kind comments and subscription. See you on the next one!