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5 Hidden Gems in the Wairarapa Valley – Visit like a local

5 Hidden Gems in the Wairarapa Valley – Visit like a local

by Isabella McClymont | Apr 4, 2017 | New Zealand

I originally wrote this article when I was back on a brief 2-month jaunt in my hometown, the sexy provincial service town of Masterton. Now several years later, after almost 6 years living overseas, I’m back. For good. This has elicited some eye rolls from the...
London Living – Navigating Public Transport in London: THE TUBE

London Living – Navigating Public Transport in London: THE TUBE

by Isabella McClymont | Feb 16, 2017 | Uncategorized

So lovely reader I’m presuming you are here because you have a hankering to learn about the intricacies of the London public transport system? As a veteran of those hallowed halls I’m hoping I can impart some of my hard won wisdom to you. Join me as I...
Don’t Wear Your Pants To Work – Being a Kiwi in London

Don’t Wear Your Pants To Work – Being a Kiwi in London

by A Bird Abroad | Aug 16, 2016 | Europe, Uncategorized

It is amazing how language and culture can change over the course of a few generations and several thousand miles. Often it doesn’t feel like we Kiwis are that far removed from our European settler ancestors especially with the advent of the digital world.

London Living – How to avoid the tourist traps

London Living – How to avoid the tourist traps

by A Bird Abroad | Jul 10, 2016 | Europe, Uncategorized

In a generation that values experiences above possessions we all want to be world travellers.

London – How to Move to London, The Basics

London – How to Move to London, The Basics

by A Bird Abroad | Jul 8, 2016 | Europe, Uncategorized

Trying to move to London is how I found myself at my lowest ebb, in floods of tears in the middle of a Tesco super store in Twickenham.

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