Because I work at a desk in the city all week, I sometimes feel like my body is seizing into a sitting shape. Does anyone else get this? It is common knowledge now, but Yoga is one of the best…
Read moreAnyone who knows me knows that I am obsessed with second-hand shopping (charity shopping/op shopping/thrift shopping). Well actually, really I am obsessed with shopping altogether (sadly) but it is second-hand shopping I love the most and as I shared on…
Read moreWhen I went back home to visit the UK last Christmas, I forgot my deodorant, so I popped into TK Maxx to buy another. I was scouring the shelves of this store which if you don’t know it, sells seconds…
Read morePost-moving to Wellington from the melting pot of London, often feels like I have retreated from the ‘real world’. It can sometimes feel like everything is happening so far away and it barely even touches us here. Wellington is removed…
Read moreComing in with the second post in my Top 5 Wellington series. This time its about the BEST Wellington restaurants. Wellington is definitely a foodie capital. There are so many amazing places to eat. From the cheapies, to the lunch…
Read more“To me, sustainability is being mindful. First and foremost, it is about making and growing something in an ethical and sustainable manner, or recycling and reusing if not. – Gosia Piatek, Founder and Creative Director of Kowtow This week is Fashion…
Read moreOne of my new years resolutions this year was to find ways to improve my impact on the environment. I already make an effort to recycle as much as possible, to accumulate as little plastic as possible and to reuse…
Read moreI used to be really into writing monthly run downs of the things I’d loved doing/seeing/buying in and around Welly but Ive sort of got out of the habit! This was quite a lot of work and I have gotten…
Read moreI am back from an amazing weekend in my favourite place, Tora. (see previous post on a weekend spent in Tora) Lucas and I have made a connections out there with the beautiful people who run the Tora Coastal Walk,…
Read moreI am not really that coffee obsessed like I know some of you are but I do love a good cup of it every now and again. Wellington sure has some good cups of it! As Welly is known as…
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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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