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The Rasmussens have lived on the road for over a decade.

Photo essay: Living and learning on a bus

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A reverse honeymoon that ended with a secret wedding, and the best first wedding gift imaginable: an XXL bottle of Irn Bru.

My Greatest Trip: Eloping and Nessie hunting in Scotland

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Day four of one man's foolish attempt to travel from the bottom of the country using only public transport.

The longest commute, day four: Cruisin’ on the Interislander

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My flatmate asked me out. I rejected him and he moved on, so why do I feel so annoyed? 

Help Me Hera: My male flatmates keep asking me out and I hate it

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Day three of one man's foolish attempt to travel from the bottom of the country using only public transport.

The longest commute, day three: Joel has made it to Christchurch

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The ideal candidate for a foreign exchange is personable, adventurous and charismatic enough to transcend the language barrier. I was none of these things.

My Greatest Trip: My awkward high-school exchange to Germany

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Pressure to visit as many European destinations as possible is causing harm to local communities and the climate. Is there an alternative?

New Zealanders in London are engaging in competitive ‘overtourism’. Can we redeem the classic OE?

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Police say they shouldn't be first responders to mental health incidents, but is the health system ready to take over?

The police pullback on mental health callouts, explained

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A cheap tent, overnight lows in the single digits and a four-legged friend for company – what could possibly go wrong?

I survived a night camping with my dog

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Day two of one man's foolish attempt to travel from the bottom of the country using only public transport.

The longest commute, day two: Joel makes it to Dunedin

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A white woman’s account of backpacking through southeast Asia? Groundbreaking. 

My Greatest Trip: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos

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'Five words to describe my financial personality? Irresponsible but a great budgeter.'

The cost of being: A uni tutor who spends on vapes, samosas and the odd night out

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Trains, bikes and sailboats already exist, and choosing to travel more slowly can be a pleasure, too.

Is it possible to travel without damaging the climate? Yes

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Three adults, seven days: here’s how we survived our latest family holiday. 

Parent trapped: A collaborative guide to travelling with your parents

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One man's foolish attempt to travel from the bottom of the country to the top without a car or plane.

The longest commute, day one: Joel gets stuck in Invercargill

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Exploring the highs and lows of travelling, from local buses to faraway elopements. 

Introducing Travel Week on The Spinoff

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It’s normal to feel nervous. But for the most part, all you need to do is show up and be respectful.

The Spinoff guide to life: How to attend a Pākehā funeral

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People stood on chairs, arms in the air, screaming, cheering, and whistling. They sang, danced, and partied like it was their last night on earth.

Review: Wellington’s Diwali Festival is the biggest and best party in town

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Incorrect comments about alcohol's effect on mental health are just the latest for Mike King and his one-man crusade against the world.

The King and his god complex

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Why I can't just accept that my sexuality and gender identity are fluid?

Help Me Hera: I’m a lesbian(?) with a crush on a cis het man

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An A to Z of iconic books matched with iconic holiday locations.

The ultimate holiday reads: An alphabetical guide

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Few could have predicted the size and scale of his success last night.

Democrats left reeling as Trump claims decisive victory

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The 45th president will become the 47th, with Republicans winning the Senate and on track to control the House too.

The morning after the night before: Trump returns to the White House

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It illustrates the extent to which, on one crucial point at least, New Zealand’s hands-off approach to the economy has failed.

The right’s weird new obsession: Singapore

Catherine McGregor

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Donald Trump claims victory on ‘the day the American people regained control’

The Rasmussens have lived on the road for over a decade. 

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 joined the ‘road-schooling’ family in their house bus. 

Bridie Rasmussen’s seven kids learn through collaborative family based projects – about everything from geography, history and politics through designing their own ancient civilisation. Their resourceful mum is kept busy meeting the needs of her children, aged from 6 weeks to 17 years. The family’s unconventional lifestyle has them run into judgement all the time, but, says Bridie: “We thrive on proving people wrong.”

Home Education was made by filmmakers Chris Pryor and Miriam Smith. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

The Spinoff

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Photo essay: Living and learning on a bus

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