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Buying a first home is an exciting but nerve-wracking step in life; a time full of big decisions, high stakes, and unknowns. So last year when Lucas and I decided it was time for us to take the plunge into…
Read moreI have been living in New Zealand for almost three years now – I know! So crazy. My relationship with being here and my level of loving it fluctuates month to month and sometimes even day to day. Living so…
Read moreGood news friends and followers! I have received my confirmation of acceptance for the New Zealand Residency Visa. WHAT A RELIEF. I am free to live here in New Zealand indefinitely and in 2 years I can become a permanent…
Read moreI recently wrote a blog post about how difficult I find it, dealing with homesickness (which you can read HERE). Living on the opposite side of the world to your entire family is not only hard, it’s just kind of…
Read moreLiving in New Zealand when your entire family lives in the UK inevitably means taking long-haul flights more often than your average. In fact, living in New Zealand full stop means taking long-haul flights often because it takes at least…
Read moreAs 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 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 moreI have recently taken an unplanned hiatus from this blog and incase any one noticed, as well as for my own peace of mind, I want to talk about it. From the start, when I began this platform, it was…
Read moreThis year I had a Christmas in Australia. Feeling too uninspired to take the mammoth journey home to Yorkshire, I spent the festive period with Lucas (boyfriend) and his family just outside of Melbourne. It was so so fun and…
Read more“People talk about New Zealand calling them, and it did, me” When I noticed the Instagram handle, @operationemigration based NZ I immediately followed along to see whether there would be some shared vibes with Lost in Silver Fern. I am…
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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
