Nordic Dowager
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Finding a home in New Zealand when you are no...
We did not get any relocation help to find a place to live in Christchurch. I spent a lot of time online, trying to figure out how the system works....Nordic Dowager
What to consider when you have decided to mov...
There are several reasons why people choose (or are forced to) move away from their country. We wanted to have an adventure together as a family. And...Nordic Dowager
A long weekend in Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, Ne...
Visiting Akaroa in Banks Peninsula We spent a long weekend and Waitangi Day in Akaroa, Banks Peninsula. Akaroa is a wonderful small town, only 90...Nordic Dowager
What is it like to move abroad
This was not the first time I moved abroad. In fact, this was my fifth time. However, this was the first time I moved abroad with someone, and more specifically, with children....Nordic Dowager
Bilingual kids as expats
Science says said bilinguals have it easier to learn a third language. Our bilingual twins don´t seem to have big problems learning English – or even Te Reo (Maori language) so far....Nordic Dowager
From Zealand to New Zealand – new life on new...
The largest island of Denmark is called Zealand in English and that is where we lived before moving to New Zealand. However, the name New Zealand...Nordic Dowager
Covid-19 in Denmark, Finland and New Zealand
I´ve been following this pandemic via the Danish, Finnish and New Zealand news, social media and personal experiences by living in Denmark and New...Nordic Dowager
Primary School in New Zealand as seen by a Fi...
Based on my short experience in New Zealand so far, this text is about how I see the primary school in New Zealand with some comparisons to the...Nordic Dowager
How we chose a school for our kids in New Zealand
Our twins are 10-years-old and they loved their school in Denmark. They went to the same school and same class – they have been together since...Nordic Dowager
New Zealand Lockdown 2021 vs. Denmark Lockdow...
New Zealand went into lockdown 5 days ago after one community case in Auckland. Today, there are around 70 cases in the community, both in Auckland...Nordic Dowager
Before the normal life hits us
We had about a week and a half between our release from MIQ and before my husband should start working. We spent the first 4 nights in an AirBnB in Christchurch, Riccarton and one day trip...Nordic Dowager
Staying in managed isolation hotel in New Zealand
Our final destination is Christchurch but we were sent to an isolation hotel in Auckland. Below an overview of our stay at Grand Millennium hotel. 14...Nordic Dowager
Flying to New Zealand during Covid-19 pandemic
It has been quiet here in my blog. I got very busy with packing and cleaning up our house for our tenants. Oh, the level of stress! Last days in...Nordic Dowager
Visiting home before The Move
I wanted to take our twins to visit my parents before moving to New Zealand. We have not seen them since last summer and who knows when we are returning from New Zealand and see them again....Nordic Dowager
Missing piece
I had my last day at work last week. It feels frightening not having a job or not really knowing what I am going to do the next couple of years. It feels like a piece of me is missing. Your job and identity I would...Nordic Dowager
Hygge in Denmark
I must say I love living in Denmark and have not even considered moving back to Finland. There are many good things about Denmark and here are my top 3: 1. Hygge hygge/ˈh(j)uːɡə,ˈhʊɡə/Lær at udtale noun a quality of...Nordic Dowager
Living in Denmark
I have lived in Denmark for almost 15 years. Have to admit, I am getting more and more Danish, every year. I wanted to go back in the memory lane and try to remember the things that irritated me in the beginning. Went...Nordic Dowager
Piece of cake
Flea market by the street and online This morning at 6:04 I sold our sofa bed in the office. I put it on sale online last evening. The room is getting empty now – only my office chair, office desk and wine fridge...Nordic Dowager
Against the odds
Cross-cultural marriage, twins, long-distance relationship…. Those are the factors that give low odds for a relationship to last. The cultural differences between Finland and Denmark are not that huge, of course...Nordic Dowager
