Living the Dream

Unleash your inner dreamer with this captivating book showcasing the enchanting stories of individuals who have transformed their fantasies into reality. If you’ve ever longed for a serene waterfront escape or fantasized about living a relaxed lifestyle right by the beach or lake, this remarkable collection is sure to inspire you. Dive into the diverse tales of resilient souls from Ahipara to Dunedin, exploring how they've meticulously planned and executed their dreams of idyllic living. From time-honored family baches revitalized for the modern age to architect-designed beach houses that cater to young families, these narratives illustrate the commitment and courage required to achieve such incredible lifestyles. Would you consider pulling your children from traditional schooling to embrace homeschooling on a breathtaking wild beach? Or would you sacrifice a thriving career for the thrill of surfing, swimming, and kayaking every single day? Discover what living the dream truly means through these moving accounts of perseverance, vision, and passion. Perfect for those aspiring to create their own slice of paradise, this book serves as a guide and a source of encouragement that anyone can achieve their dream home and lifestyle.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143774723
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE NZ
Pages: 272


Description:
How often do you wish you could stay on at your holiday destination?

Many people dream of a waterfront home and a laid-back lifestyle on the beach or beside the lake. This book tells the fascinating stories of a range of people who have made it happen. The lifestyles are enviable, but it takes planning, tough decisions and hard graft to get there. From family baches passed down through generations and brought back to life to architect-designed beach houses for young families, there is a simplicity of approach and single-minded focus on the end goals that is common through widely different situations.

Would you be prepared to pull your kids out of mainstream schools, and home school them so they can live on a wild beach. Would you give up your career and find another way of working so you could surf/swim/kayak every day? These pages tell the stories of people who have done just that and are living their fantasy.

Homes and people covered are in- Ahipara; Bay of Islands; Matapouri Bay; Whananaki; Piha; Raglan; Pauanui; Lake Rotoiti; Papamoa; Gisborne; Mahia Peninsula; Oakura; Golden Bay; Pelorus Sound; Greymouth; Kaikoura; and Dunedin.