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The Pros and Cons of Living in New Zealand In interaction with many who are reading this blog because they are moving to NZ, much of the feedback has been people wanting to know about what can go wrong. I…
Read moreWhen I moved to NZ I had so many questions and unknowns about what life would be like when I got here. I didnt actually know anyone living in Wellington so I had no one to ask. This was super…
Read moreChoosing where to live in Wellington When you are moving to a new city, especially a new country that you don’t know well, or even have never been to before it can be super hard to decide where you want…
Read moreIn starting this blog and talking to people also making the move to NZ, I have picked up some negative vibes about what life is like in here and it seems like people are getting bogged down (mostly understandably) by worrying…
Read more“There is a real purity in New Zealand; it’s actually not an easy thing to find in our world anymore.” – Elijah Wood If anyone knows NZ its Elijah Wood, right! But seriously, he knows what he’s talking about, New…
Read moreIt is cold cold cold in Wellington at the moment. Winter has set in and keeping warm is on the top of everyone’s agenda. It is not easy though. My rented house, like many others in NZ, is freezing at…
Read moreMoving to Wellington or coming to visit? You probably have an idea of why you are coming here and what you are excited about? Maybe you are not sure where you want to settle in New Zealand and want some inspiration….
Read moreThere seems to be a lot of wild opinions and hearsay about what the cost of living in New Zealand really is. Since starting this blog, I have had a lot of questions about what it costs to live here. One…
Read moreMoving abroad and setting up a brand new life can seem like a somewhat gigantic task when it is looming ahead of you. This can be super daunting. However, rest assured, if you are planning on moving to New Zealand,…
Read moreNew Zealand is an amazing country there is no question about that. It is the land of (rain) clouds and smiles. I’ll be the first to admit, that before moving to New Zealand from the UK, I didn’t know a whole lot about…
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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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