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Hey, I'm Kirsten

I'm a New Zealander who packed up everything and moved abroad — and found that starting over in a new country should feel more like excitement than overwhelm. ExpatKiwi is where I share the real stuff: navigating life as an expat, the places that made me feel at home, and the practical details that actually help you make the leap.