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I first moved to New Zealand in August 2016, meaning I have now been living in New Zealand as an expat for more than 6 years. This is quite mind-boggling to me, as it is such a long time, it’s…
Read moreNew Zealand Partnership Work Visa – 2022 Update This post has been the most popular on Lost in Silver Fern and I have been so delighted to learn over the years how it has helped so many people to achieve…
Read morePlot twist! I bought a house in Wellington. This may be a surprise as my previous post: Buying a House in Wellington, Why it’s Not for Me is one of the most-read posts on this blog. I wrote this in…
Read moreI have to write about how to deal with post-travel blues. That feeling of absolute rock bottom lowness that is experienced after a period of travel and experience is absolutely real. I have often experienced it, having moved around and…
Read moreIn June 2019 I submitted my application for the Australian Partnership Visa and in February 2021 I received notification of approval! Its been a process and I am here to share the ins and outs in the hope of providing…
Read moreThis is the kind of blog post that would work better as a video, but I am afraid of cameras and YouTube so I thought I would give it a go in blog form: A tour of my Wellington apartment….
Read moreThe pandemic is bloody terrifying and the strangest thing that most of us have ever lived through. We are ALL really copping it right now to a relative degree and I am both comforted and horrified by the fact that the…
Read moreI am always getting questions sent through to me about moving to Wellington from people doing the same and looking for tips. I’m sure there are people who have a lot better advice than me, but I have this platform…
Read moreMaking friends when moving to a new place can be a daunting prospect. Leaving all your loved ones behind and starting again especially when you don’t know anyone can be the worst thing about moving somewhere. I am definitely no…
Read moreLiving overseas is not always easy, it is full of highs and lows, homesickness as well as adventure. Having moved to Wellington 3.5 years ago there is a lot I have learned about going through the motions and emotions of…
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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.
Find out more about me and the blog here
