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As anyone who lives in Wellington will know, surviving winter is not an easy feat! The houses tend to be like giant sheds with very little insulation, so preparing for winter can’t be quite an unthankful task. BUT, let’s stay…
Read moreI have been wanting to try out floatation tanks ever since they came onto the mainstream scene a couple of years ago. So, having not got round to it yet, I was thrilled when Sam Spacey, owner of Wellington’s most…
Read moreAs I crept through the latter half of my twenties, thirty loomed ahead, like a dark tunnel that I just did not want to go through. I mean, I can remember my parents being in their thirties. MY PARENTS, and…
Read moreIf you don’t yet know about Wellington Apothecary, then you are missing one of Wellington’s most beautiful spots. Located on Cuba Street, the Apothecary is an all handmade and natural, wellness store - it is divine! And even if you…
Read more“I haven’t met anyone from overseas that doesn’t love Wellington.” Shortly after moving to Wellington I came across The Residents blog and was immediately impressed by the work creator Lucy Revill was putting out there. As well as sharing her view…
Read moreBecause I work at a desk in the city all week, I sometimes feel like my body is seizing into a sitting shape. Does anyone else get this? It is common knowledge now, but Yoga is one of the best…
Read moreAnyone who knows me knows that I am obsessed with second-hand shopping (charity shopping/op shopping/thrift shopping). Well actually, really I am obsessed with shopping altogether (sadly) but it is second-hand shopping I love the most and as I shared on…
Read moreWhen I went back home to visit the UK last Christmas, I forgot my deodorant, so I popped into TK Maxx to buy another. I was scouring the shelves of this store which if you don’t know it, sells seconds…
Read morePost-moving to Wellington from the melting pot of London, often feels like I have retreated from the ‘real world’. It can sometimes feel like everything is happening so far away and it barely even touches us here. Wellington is removed…
Read moreComing in with the second post in my Top 5 Wellington series. This time its about the BEST Wellington restaurants. Wellington is definitely a foodie capital. There are so many amazing places to eat. From the cheapies, to the lunch…
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Hi! I’m Josie, I am from the UK but living in Wellington, New Zealand.
This blog is to share stories of the city, travel, nature, living abroad advice and all things that come with the reality of living local somewhere else.
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