wellygirl
Introduction
Am a returned expat, originally from Wellington. After 5.5 years of living in Netherlands and Denmark, we now live in Auckland.
I joined expat.com on 18 August 2009.
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wellygirladded the blog Life in Never Nederland to the Netherlands blog directory
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wellygirladded the blog Scattercraft to the New Zealand blog directory
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wellygirlposted on the thread Schools
Expat experience
Remembering what it is like to be a New Zealander. Still the same but changed. Renovating our house in rural Auckland and finding my feet - still!
Spread out city with no plan, very polarised culturally. I live in the countryside, so am not surrounded by people, however, the suburb in which we live does not have a local village. It is quite strange.
Much the same as previous location, more freedom to get on with my own creative projects now the children were older.
Danish people, beautiful countryside, architecture, museums, parks, beaches, lifestyle
Insane taxation and cost of living.
Looking after our young twins and keeping on top of husband's travel commitments, whilst trying to stay sane
Wonderful expat friends we made, ease of travel to the rest of Europe.
Dutch attitude to many things, congestion, xenophobia, so many people in a small space
Born and educated in Wellington, so a true Wellingtonian. Left to pursue an expatriate contract in Europe with my husband.
Great vibe to the city, creative, cultural, ease of living, ease of getting around the city. Can't beat Wellington on a good day.
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