For most of my life I lived less than hour away from Chatsworth House, yet I had never visited. I brushed it off as 'just another stately house' and as it is not part of National Trust, I felt a little loathed to pay extra for entry (I joined National Trust as a member earlier in the year). Chatsworth House is located in the North West of England, in Bakewell, Derbyshire - … [Read more...]
Guide to Finding a Job in New Zealand
If you have just got your New Zealand work visa approved, or have recently arrived in the country and are looking for work, this guide to finding a job in New Zealand is for you. Before you start hunting for a job you will need to get a bank account and an IRD (tax) number. Job Websites Start your job search on the main job websites listed below. These websites will … [Read more...]
Things To Do In / Around Golden Bay, New Zealand (South Island)
1. Anatoki Salmon Farm Anatoki Salmon Farm is a based around a man-made small lake filled with Salmon which have been reared nearby. It is a great activity for adults & kids - entry and use of the fishing gear is free, you just pay for bait (this does help to catch the salmon faster!) and the salmon that you catch (per kg). The salmon can then be smoked or made into … [Read more...]
What To Eat / Drink Whilst You’re In New Zealand
1. Havelock Mussels Havelock is a small coastal town in the North East of the South Island that has become famed as the 'mussel capital of the world'. There are many different restaurants serving delicious green lipped mussels together with wine from the same region - Havelock is in the Marlborough region of New Zealand so there are also many fantastic wineries close by. So, … [Read more...]
Exploring Dunham Massey Hall & Gardens: National Trust England
I took a trip to Dunham Massey recently and I had a great day exploring the grounds and buildings. Dunham Massey is a National Trust property in Altrincham in the North West of England. It is a large country house estate that was actually used as a military hospital in the First World War, as well as being the home to the 7th Earl of Stamford from 1845. The current … [Read more...]