In December, Natalie wrote a great article about drinking “Golden Boy”, a tasty micro brew created by the Wellington based Yeastie Boys. Stu, the brewmaster, lives in Wellington and Natalie and I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Stu, over a couple of beers of course, and ask him a few questions. New [...] [...more]
For about 18 months (since I left Kalamazoo, MI, I have lived with a secret fear. I am afraid that one day I will find a place I easily think of as home. A place that I can see myself investing into the community and living in for years at a time. I have fought [...] [...more]
Read with a cheery voice: What did you see? What did you do? Nice photo! Read with a slight attitude: Forget that! How about, what did you experience? Who did you meet? While developing a sustainable nomadic lifestyle, it is important to both Justin and myself not to get lost in the sea of tourists. [...] [...more]
Wellington seems to experience two different types of weather: sunny days filled with warmth and clear blue skies that majestically frame the harbor as it sparkles in the sunshine, and dark, dreary rainy days where low hanging clouds make the very air feel oppressive. These vast opposites provide for variety, but play havoc on a [...] [...more]
It’s true, Wellington is “so fresh and so clean ”, with a smile on every corner, and it feels unnaturally safe. All of this is very true, but there is a vibrant energy here in Wellington Justin failed to mention. All it takes is a sunny day and the city comes alive with people and [...] [...more]
Wellington, the national capital of New Zealand, is the second largest city in the country with a population of roughly 500,000. Although small in population, you may do well to remember that 1 in 4 Kiwis live in the Wellington area. Regardless, Welli is, by definition a city. It possess large buildings, a public transportation [...] [...more]
Today I ventured into Wellington’s theater district in an attempt to scout what shows are worth seeing. After looking through several of the 2009 Season brochures and pamphlets, published by a dozen theaters or so, I found several that grabbed my interest. I think one of the best ways to select a live performance in [...] [...more]
Upon arriving to Wellington, after the 3 hour ferry from the South Island, we discovered that this weekend is the busiest weekend of the year. All of Wellington is currently decked out in some of the strangest costumes I have ever seen in my life and it’s all in the name of Rugby. This weekend [...] [...more]
