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Packing is one of those hugely annoying and frustrating things about travelling/moving somewhere/life in general! If you are anything like me, you will dread the moments where you have to strategically choose the right things to take with you somewhere…
Read moreBe prepared to come here and never want to leave – Elina Welcome to the third instalment of the Lost in Silver Fern Migrant/Moving to NZ stories. This time, I am talking to beautiful friend and Wellington Yoga teacher Elina Sandulescu (Elinamaste). I…
Read moreThe Pros and Cons to Working life in Wellington vs London People often ask me, Whats it like working in NZ compared to London? And, this is quite difficult to answer in a simple way. However, there are some real similarities…
Read moreI could make a case for the cakes at Smith the Grocer in the Old Bank Arcade being the absolute best in Wellington. No exaggeration, and that is all down to the amazing Miranda-Bakes (real name Gulland). With her beautiful decoration,…
Read moreWhat’s it like to live in Wellington? My official one year in Wellington anniversary happened on 20th July, so I am a bit late with this anniversary post, but anyway: Congratulations me! In honor of this spectacular occasion I thought…
Read moreA Quick Guide to Medical Care in New Zealand on a Work Visa So, whats the deal with medical care in New Zealand on a work visa? I thought I wasn’t really in the know about this topic until I…
Read moreWelcome to my first migrant stories interview! It is so exciting to hear from a fellow NEW New Zealander! I have been blogging for about 3.5 months now and it is all very well sharing my personal story and tips for…
Read moreA brief guide to choosing the right visa for New Zealand Wondering which visa do I need for New Zealand? Finding the right visa to enter NZ can be confusing. The information is really hard to dissect sometimes. So here,…
Read moreMy NZ Partnership Visa Processing Time I now have my New Zealand Partnership Work Visa, officially stamped in my brand new passport. HURRAY! This means I can be here until July 2019 without worrying about it again. Phew! BUT… receiving…
Read moreIf you have not yet read my post How to apply for the NZ Partnership Work Visa, I suggest you check it out first for advice about how to complete your application . After writing that post, I realized there were quite a…
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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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