vanlife – Nicole Grant Yonkman

Experiencing New Zealand: A Journey Beyond Maps

I first knew the phrase ‘Map Is not Territory’ from the title of a influential book by J.Z. Smith at the University of Chicago. It turns out, ‘Map Is Not Territory’ has a much wider application. I found myself thinking about this phrase as I drove from Auckland to the Coromandel Peninisula in New Zealand.Continue reading “Experiencing New Zealand: A Journey Beyond Maps”

Vanlife in New Zealand: My First Sunset and Sunrise Adventure

Millenials and Gen Z have taken to #VanLife and are having adventures, living their best lives on the road, so I thought I’d give it try in NZ! I picked up my van in Auckland, no problem. I chose Escape vans because of the price and the reviews, AND they each have unique graffiti art.Continue reading “Vanlife in New Zealand: My First Sunset and Sunrise Adventure”