BOOMROCK! I have wanted to go to Boomrock for SO LONG and FINALLY made it there, in tweed, for the Wellington on a Plate 2018 Boomrock Lodge, Winter Game Shoot. It wās so incredibly amazing so I had to share a few…
Read moreOne of the reasons I love Wellington is because the people are so innovative, resourceful and so conscious about doing the right thing when it comes to the environment and ethics. I have been meaning to write this post for…
Read moreI recently came back from a spectacular two-week trip travelling in Malaysian Borneo with my mum and I can truly say it was one of the best times of my life. Borneo is a fascinating and underrated place and our…
Read moreIts that time of year again: Wellington on a Plate! This is the third time I have been in the city for the three week-long food extravaganza and I have to say, it does perk up the end of winter. Having…
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 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 moreMy boyfriend and best friend are so lovely: They planned a surprise weekend away for me for my birthday. Lucas had drip-fed me a little information and I knew I was going away but right up until the morning my…
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…
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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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