It’s hard to say whether it’s Wellington’s art or food and drink scenes that are a bigger pull for me to our capital city. Fortunately there’s no need to choose! Whenever I visit, I feel like I’m out there brunching, lunching, and craft-beer tasting all day long. Honestly, life is tough. Read on to find my picks!
[Read more…]
Somewhere between a marketing slogan and collective knowledge, the phrase “You Can’t Beat Wellington on a Good Day” is an acknowledgement of both how special this city is… and how weather can affect how you see a place! I was so lucky with my visit to New Zealand’s capital – it was warm, not too windy, and mostly blue-skied. You could practically see people’s moods lifting as they stepped out of office buildings and into the fresh air. To further appreciate the city, I took the iconic cable car to the top of one of its many hills and wandered down through the botanic gardens, discovering beautiful views and quirky art along the way. [Read more…]
I visited Wellington for a few days to catch up with family and friends, but didn’t realise the city planned to woo me as well. I’d forgotten how the city’s emphasis on arts and culture, fun and living, permeates so many aspects of life there. In particular, I was drawn back to the beautiful waterfront time and again, each time appreciating a different aspect of the place where city embraces sea. [Read more…]
