#Nelson x wellington

[kelvinthegoatt]

Yeahhhhhh. Probably gonna draw of those two.

[weird-profiterole]

Let him be gay for Napoleon, Horatio. 🌈

Don't repost, only reblog

[kelvinthegoatt]

LOLL

[wewererogue]

Some of the children have never heard the name of Her Majesty, nor such names as Wellington, Nelson, Buonaparte. But it to be especially remarked, that among all those who had never heard such names as St Paul, Moses, Solomon, etc. there was a general knowledge of the character and course of life of Dick Turpin, the highwayman, and more particularly of Jack Shepherd, the robber and prison-breaker.

R.H. Horne, Children’s Employment Commission, 1843 [x]

(16)

[the-bejeesus]

One Piece Birthdays: Honorable Mentions

     One Piece has hundreds of characters, and over the past year I’ve celebrated the birthdays of only about a few hundred or so of them. So I’d like to take the time to mention every One Piece character without a birthday. Some don’t have birthdays because they’ve debuted too recently, some have no birthdays because they have been forgotten. Some have no birthdays because we haven’t gotten to that yet, even though they’ve existed for a long time and we remember them. To start off with, I will mention every character that exists within the canon that have names. Some you’ll remember. Some you won’t recognize, but if I showed you a picture of them you’d be like “Oh yeah that guy”. And then some of them you won’t have any recollection of, and I can’t blame you for it. Today, we will honor your memories, and hope that one day, Eiichiro Oda gives you a birthday.

Abdullah

Acilia

Adele

Aggie 68

Agotogi

Agsilly

Agyo

Ahho Desunen IX

Ahho Zurako

Akumai

Ally

Anjo

Antonio

Aremo Ganmi

Tsumegeri Guards (Hyota, Brahm, Arrow, and Barrel)

Arthur

Asahija

Aswa

Attach

Bacura

Baggaley

Banchi

Banchina

Banshee

Gyoro, Nin, and Bao

Bariete

Barry

Basilisk

Bastille

Batchee

Baxcon

Beer VI

Belo Betty

Belladonna

Bellett

Bian

Bimine

Biyo

Blackback

Blue Fan

Bobbin

Bobby Funk

Bobomba

Bogard

Bomba

Super Spot-Billed Duck Squad (Stomp, Ivan X, Cowboy, Bourbon Jr., Kentauros, Hikoichi, and Eyelashes)

Braham

Brew

Brocca

Broyé

Buche

Buhichuck

Bunny Joe

Bushon

Busshiri

Byron

Camel

Cancer

Cands

Capone Pez

Carne

Catacombo

Chabo

Chao

Charlotte Amande

Charlotte Anglais

Charlotte Basskarte

Charlotte Bavarois

Charlotte Brownie

Charlotte Cadenza

Charlotte Cabalatta

Charlotte Cinnamon

Charlotte Citron

Charlotte Compote

Charlotte Counter

Charlotte Dolce

Charlotte Dragée

Charlotte Dosmarche

Charlotte Gala

Charlotte Galette

Charlotte Joconde

Charlotte Moscato

Charlotte Myukuru

Charlotte Nusstorte

Charlotte Opera

Charlotte Poire

Charlotte Raisin

Charlotte Snack

Charlotte Yuen

Chess

Chesskipa

Chichilisia

Chicken

Chocolat

Choi

Chuchun

Clione

Cocoa

Cocox

Colscon

Columbus

Cornelia

Cosmo

Cotton

Custard

Dacquoise

Daddy Dee

Dagama

Daidalos

Daigin

Daikon

Damask

Diesel

Diez Barrels

Dogya

Domo-kun

Nnke-kun

Donovan

Donquixote Homing

Doran

Draw

Drip

Drug Peclo

Ducky Bree

Eddy

Edward Weevil

Eiri

Egana

Eggplant Soldier

Elizabello II

Erik

Farafra

Farul

Faust

Fen Bock

Fillonce

Fishbonen

Flapper

Forliewbs

Fullbody

Gaburu

Gambia

Ganryu

Gatz

Galaxy

Galley

Gancho

Gatherine

Genzo

George Black

Roche Tomson

George Mach

Gerth

Giberson

Gimlet

Gina

Ginrummy

Gion

Glove

Gode

Going Merry

Goldberg

Goldfish Princess

Goo

Gotti

Grabar

Gram

Great Michael

Gyaro

Gyoru

Hack (Human)

Hakowan

Ham Burger

Hangan

Hanger

Happa Yamao

Happygun

Harisenbon

Haritsu Kendiyo

Heat

Heppoko

Hera

Herb

Hewitt

Hideo Usaguchi

High-Fat

Hihimaru

Hildon

Hiramera

Ho

Hocha

Hocker

Michael

Hoichael

Hotori

Kotori

Hublot

Humphrey

Hustle

Medaka Mermaid Quintuplets (Ichika, Nika, Sanka, Yonka, and Yonko Two)

Ichiro Kmaguchi

Ideaman

Ideo

Ikkaku

Im

Inhel

Inuppe

Ippon-Matsu

Isa

Ishigo Shitemanna

Isuka

Jarl

Jean Ango

Jeet

Jew Wall

Jigoro

Jigra

Jobo

John

Jorge

Jorl

Joy Boy

Judy

Julius

Junan

Kabu

Kagiko

Kairen

Kairiken

Kakukaku

Kaneshiro

Kanezenny

Kanten

Kappa

Karusu

Kasa

Kasagoba

Kebi

Kechatch

Kelly Funk

Kibagaeru

Kibin

Kiev

Kiku

Kikyo

Kimel

King Baum

Kinga

Shodai Ktetsu

Nidai Kitetsu

Sandai Kitetsu

Kitton

Komachiyo

Komane

Konbu

Koda

Kop

Koshiro

Kotatsu

Koze

Packy

Kozuki Momonosuke

Kozuki Oden

Kukai

Kumadori Yamanbako

Kuromarimo

Kurotsuru

Kurozomi Orochi

Kyuji

Kyukyu

Lady Tree

Lami

Laskey

Lassoo

Laurin

Leonero

Lily

Lindbergh

Lines

Lionbuta

Lip Doughty

Loki

Louis Arnote

Lulis

Macro (Automaton)

Maidy

Makko

Mani

Manjaro

Margarita

Maria Napole

Marie

Marilyn

Marin

Mario

Marnier

Marumieta

Mashikaku

Masked Deuce

Master of the Waters

Mauji

Mayushika

McKinley

Meadows

Mero

Mihar

Mikio Itoo

Milky

Minatomo

Minoruba

Miss Catherina

Paula

Mr. 13

Miss Friday

Miss Merry Christmas

Miss Monday

Miss Mother's Day

Miss Saturday

Miss Thursday

Miss Tuesday

Kinderella

Mizuira

Mizuta Madaisuki

Mizuta Mawaritosuki

Donquixote Mjosgard

Mobile

MocDonald

Mocha

Mochi

Monji

Monstar

Moodie

Morley

Mornin

Mororon

Motzel

Mounblutain

Mountain Ricky

Moyle

Mozambia

Mr. 4

Mr. 6

Mr. 7

Mr. 9

Mr. 10

Mr. 11

Mr. 12

Mr. Beans

Mr. Love

Mr. Mellow

Mr. Shimizu

Mukkashimi Tower

Mummy

Mummy Mee

Muret

Nako

Napoleon

Natto

Titi

Negikuma Maria

Nerine

Nezumi

Nigeratta

Ninjin

Ninth

Nitro

Noble Croc

Charlotte Noisette

Nora Gitsune

Nosgarl

Nubon

Nugire Yainu

O-Tama

Octopus Mash

Okame

Okome

Oran

Ossamondo

Outlook III

Pagaya

Pandawoman

Pandora

Pansy

Pantri

Papaneel

Pascia

Patty

Pavlik

Pearl

Pekkori

Pellini

Peppoko

Piiman

Pinkbeard

Pinnacle

Pisaro

Poppoko

Poppy

Poro

Potsun

Pound

Prometheus

Pudding Pudding

Puppu

PX-1

PX-4

PX-5

PX-7

Queen Mama Chanter

Rabiyan

Raccoon

Raideen

Rampo

Randolph

Reforte

Reuder

Rint

Ripper

Risky Brothers

Risky Brothers (zombies)

Rivers

Road

Robson

Roche

Yeti Cool Brothers (Rock, Scotch)

Roddy

Roji

Rokkaku

Rolling Logan

Roshio

Ross

Run

Rush

Russian

Saber

Saint-Marc

Sam

Samurai Batts

Sancrin

Sapi

Sarfunkel

Saru

Schollzo

Scissors

Scopper Gaban

Scotch

Seagull

Seamars

Seira

Shanba

Shandia Chief

Sharinguru

Sheepshead

Shine

Shion

Shioyaki

Shoujou

Shu

Sicilian

Sicily

Sind

Skull

Sleepy

Smiley

Smooge

Sonieh

Sora

Soro

Spartan

Spector

Sphinx

Stainless

Stalker

Stansen

Stefan

Stevie

Stool

Suleiman

Tablet

Tacos

Take

Tama

Tamachibi

Tamagon

Tamanegi

Tank Lepanto

Tansui

Tararan

Terry

Terry Gilteo

Teru

Thalassa Lucas

Tibany

Tokikake

Tomato Gang

Tristan

Turco

Uholisia

Ukkari

Ultraking

Umit

Unforgivable Mask

Uni

Unigaro

Usagihebi

Uzu

Victoria Cindry

Vitan

Vito

Wallace

Wallem

Wany

Warashi

Wellington

Wicca

Willie Gallon

Wire

Yamenahare

Yarisugi

Yokozuna

Yomo

Yoshimoto

Yotsubane

Yu

Yuki

Yukichi Skull

Yurikah

Zadie

Zepo

Zeus

Zodia

Zucca

Zuccotto

Zunesha

    I used the names that they are given on the wiki, as opposed to their Official English names, if they even have one. I did this so that you can simply search their names on the One Piece Wiki and learn about them, if any interest you. However, a couple of them are so obscure that they don’t even have their own pages, in which case you will only be able to fine them here.

  Next we will honor all non-canon characters. These characters appeared in filler, movies, specials, OVAs, one-shots, video games, or any other material that was officially made but not part of the manga. These characters are gaurunteed to never get a birthday, and that is a curse they bear. Now some non-canon characters, such as Gion and Tokikake, debut in non-canon and then later appear in canon, making them canon characters, and thus giving them a chance to have a birthday. However, this is such a rare case, that I wouldn’t count on it, especially for non-canon characters that debuted years ago.

A A A

Abi

Accino

Ain

Akibi

Akihiro

Akisu

Alan

Alba

All-Hunt Grount

Alpacacino

Amanda

Anaguma

Ann

Ann

Ant De Bonham

Aobire

Apis

Arbell

Atoli

Aunt

Aveyron

Ayako

Baccarat

Bad One Gracie

Bald Parrot

Balloon

Balong

Banban

Bandsman

Banzai

Barbarossa

Basil

Bayan

Bear King

Biera

Bigalo

Bildy

Bill

Billy (Dandit)

Billy (Cook)

Billy (Pirate)

Binz

Bismarck

Bit

Blyue

Bobby

Bobrad

Bokuden

Bolam

Bolt

Bonbon

Bonbori

Bonney (Non-cannon)

Boo Jack

Boo Kong

Borodo

Boss

Bravo

Brief

Brindo

Butler

Buzz

Byojack

Brynndi World

Bürst

Camael

Campacino

Camus

Carina

Carmen

Carol Masterson

Cello

Chameleone

Chavez

Chip

Chiqicheetah

Coe

Corto

Count Times

Curve

D.R.

Daddy Masterson

Danny

Deacon

Denny

Desire

Dias

Dice

Dick

Din

Dip

DJ Gappa

Dojaku

Donny

Dontacos

Doom Guardian

Doran (Filler)

Double Down

Drake (Filler)

Drayke

Eccoli

Ed

El Drago

Elizabeth

Emeraude

Eric

Eric Dow

Evil Guardian

Evil Master Beast

Fabre

Flip

Flora

Gaburi

Gad

Gairam

Galley

Gally

Ganzack

Ganzo

Gari

Garride

Gasparde

Gild Tesoro

Girarin

Glove

Golass

Gonzo

Governor

Gowns Brothers

Graydle

Guyle

Hakuto

Halsey

Hamu

Hardy

Harry (Fishman)

Harry (Human)

Heaby

Helsing

Henna Oyag

Henzo

Herring

Hey

Hitaki

Hitokui

Hockera

Holy

Homey

Honey Queen

Honki

Hotdog

Houmy

Ian

Isoka

Izaya

Jessica

Jimmy Myers

Jiro

Joke

Jonathon

Jose

Jotto

Jube

Kaabo

Kamonegi

Kansho

Karasuke

Kau Ra Kau

Kent Beef Jr.

Kerodeek

Kerojii

Keroko

Keroshot

Khorosho

Kukuhime

Killer Giant

Kimmel

Kinoconda

Kiruko

Koba K

Kobato

Kodama

Komei

Kotetsu

Lacos

Lago

Lake

Lambor Bukini

Largo

Lark

LeMay

Leo (Filler)

Lepre

Lil

Lily Carnation

Lily Enstomach

Lina

Livia

Lola

Long Long

Luigia

Lytton

Maccus

Mad Treasure

Maji

Mao

Marc

Marin

Marley Brothers

Mashikaku

Maya

Medaka

Makao

Mendo

Meroie

Meryl

Milia

Minchey

Misutta

Mitsuboshi

Mobambi

Mobston

Moore

Moray Eel Brothers

Morkin

Muchigoro

Musatobi

Musshuru

Myskina Acier

Myskina Olga

Naguri

Naomi Drunk

Narcie

Needless

Neiro

Nelson Royale

Nightin

Niphtal

Noir

Noko

Nukky

Nuru

Odama

Olive

Omatsuri

Otsu

Panz Fry

Parrot DJ

Pato

Patrick Redfield

Pesca

Peseta

Pin Joker

Plesiosaur

Pochi

Pogo

Popo

Pokke

Popola

Pork

Prodi

Psycho P

Puggy

Pukau

Purin

Puzzle

Race

Raise Max

Randolph (Non-Canon)

Raoul

Rapanui Pasqua

Rasa

Ratchet

Reika

Rice Rice

Rikka

Rittonto

Roba

Rocky Hattari

Rokai

Rongo

Rosario

Rubis

Ryu

Ryudo

Ryuji

Saga

Saki

Saichow

Saphir

Sayo

Schneider

Scorpion

Sealed

Sebastian

Shepherd

Shichiseiken

Shimoi Zappa

Sho

Shuraiya Bascùd

Shutai

Shuzo

Silk

Silver-Silver

Simon

Skid

Skullface

Skunk One

Smash

Soran

Spiel

Stansen (Filler)

Stella

Straight

Suita

Sutton

Tajio

Tambu

Tanaka

Tatsu

Tay

Tempo

Tobio

Tohenbok

Toma

Toratsugu

Troff

Tsubaki

Usanksai

Vigaro

Vivi-yan

Wadatsumi (Game)

Wetton

Whitejack

Wild Joe

Wilder

Willy (Fishman)

Woonan

Yadoya

Yami

Yoko

Yoko (Water 7)

Yukimura

Yuta

Yuya

Z

Zaba

Zabai

Zap

Zau Ra Zau

Zenny

Zomino

    Lastly, I want to honor all characters, canon and non-canon, with no names. The majority of these characters are just extras that only appeared in one panel or shot. But there’s a couple that are actually memorable, such as that one guy that was in Spandine’s group, or the masked CP-0 members. Some of these people can actually get names eventually. For example, Don Quixote Mjosgard was a nameless character for the longest time, until in the Reverie he became important and was given a name. I cannot list these nameless characters, as they have no names, but I do still want to honor them, and hope that one day they will be given names and have birthdays.

[majornelson]

Xbox Game Pass: We Happy Few, Middle-earth: Shadow Of Mordor, The LEGO Movie Videogame, And More

Hi, Xbox Game Pass friends! Don’t want to freak you out, but we turned around today and suddenly there were even more games sitting on our desk. We’re going to need a bigger desk… and you’re going to need some free time, because there’s so many games on the way.

We’re dropping four awesome games in the next two weeks, and you can sign up to get your first month for just $1, so if your crew isn’t already on the Xbox Game Pass hype train, tell them to get on that ASAP.

Now let’s get to some details on our latest games:

We Happy Few (January 17) – Xbox One X Enhanced

A first-person action game set in a retro-futuristic alternate 1960s England. Conformity is key, and a drug called Joy makes everyone’s problems go away – unless, of course, you’re a rotten Downer. Play as a plucky bunch of moderately terrible people trying to escape from a lifetime of cheerful denial in the city of Wellington Wells. You’ll have to fight or blend in with the drug-addled inhabitants, most of whom don’t take kindly to people who won’t abide by their not-so-normal rules.

The LEGO Movie Videogame (January 17) The LEGO Movie Videogame puts players in the role of Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. Based on the humorous and action-packed events from the film, players guide him as he is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.  With unexpected moments and twists at every level, gamers will build their way through a uniquely LEGO adventure on their ultimate mission to bring creativity to their LEGO world.

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (January 24)

Slain at the Black Gate along with your friends, family, and sworn brothers, the ancient Elven Wraith, Celebrimbor, offered you a chance for revenge. Now you must battle powerful Warchiefs who will gloat over past victories and bear grudges – and scars – from past defeats. Find unlikely allies, battle ferocious creatures, and experience a Middle-earth adventure like no other. Your story will grow and become uniquely your own after each battle, until you stand before the ultimate architect of your downfall – the Black Hand of Sauron himself.

Saints Row: The Third (January 24)

The open world, crazy mayhem, action adventure series returns as you now find yourself trying to protect the Third Street Saints brand name (and its turf). Enter the Syndicate, a global criminal empire who doesn’t take kindly to someone else grabbing all the headlines and attention. Now they expect the Saints to pay tribute and fall in line; that ain’t gonna happen. Take back Steelport – and the Saints’ reputation — by any means necessary.

And, don’t forget that we also dropped Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 last week.

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (January 10)

Take the epic battle to all new heights in 3v3 matches featuring fan-favorite characters from the Marvel and Capcom Universes. This definitive version includes all DLC and modes that made the original a staple in the fighting game genre.

You better get your game on with these gems before we hit you with our next game drop!  Crackdown 3 hits Xbox Game Pass on the day and date of its worldwide release on February 15, plus a bunch more are coming atcha in February and beyond.

Aaaaannnddd finally, ICYMI, the Design Innovate Communicate Entertain (D.I.C.E) Awards nominations include two Xbox Game Pass games: Forza Horizon 4 was nominated for Best Racing Game, and Sea of Thieves was nominated for Online Game of the Year. Congratulations to all D.I.C.E Award nominees, and fire up that console stat to experience Forza Horizon 4 and Sea of Thieves, if you haven’t already.

Join Xbox Game Pass Today

With over 100 great games for one low monthly price, including highly-anticipated new Xbox One exclusives the day they’re released, including the highest-rated* Xbox exclusive of this generation Forza Horizon 4, plus more games added all the time, Xbox Game Pass gives you the ultimate freedom to play. If you haven’t tried Xbox Game Pass, join today and get your first month for $1, and discover your next favorite game.

For the latest Xbox Game Pass news, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, download the Xbox Game Pass app for Android and iOS and keep it tuned here to Xbox Wire. Until next month, game on!

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[hussar4]

Description: Napoleon.- Battle of Waterloo.- Walsh (Edward, physician and medical officer, artist, 1756-1832) "La Belle Alliance"; The Island of St Helena; Dieppe Harbour; Naval base with windmill and ships in ordinary in the distance, possibly Great Yarmouth, pen and brown ink, point of the brush and watercolour, on wove paper mounted onto black card supports with ruled line in white, each approx. 110 x 175 mm. (4 1/4 x 6 7/8 in), some light browning and minor surface dirt, unframed, circa 1807-1815; together with Joseph Constantine Stadler's 'La Belle Alliance' featuring an illustration after the watercolour by Walsh, from Ackermann's 'Repository of Arts', etching and aquatint with hand-colouring, letterpress descriptive text by Walsh below, sheet 440 x 300 mm. (17 1/4 x 11 3/4 in), on brown paper support, some minor handling creases, spotting and light browning, unframed, Ackermann August 23, 1815 (5). Literature: ("La Belle Alliance" aquatint) Abbey Life, no. 212, item 533. ⁂ Fine unrecorded watercolours documenting the Napoleonic Wars, one "executed on the spot" illustrating the inn rendered famous by the meeting of the two great commanders, Prince Blücher and the Duke of Wellington, at the close of engagement, with the legs of the recently buried still visible. Walsh, a merchant's son, was born in Waterford, Ireland in 1756. He studied medicine at Glasgow and Edinburgh before entering the military, where he had his hand shattered by an explosion while serving under Nelson during the British attack on Copenhagen in 1801. He was afterwards sent with the 49th regiment to Canada, where he spent some years studying Native American life (circa 1803-1806). He collected a vast amount of information for a statistical history of Canada, but never published the work. The Library of Congress hold an original watercolour by Walsh from this period, where he illustrates Queenston, Upper Canada on the Niagara [see: LOC DRWG/US - Walsh, no. 1 (A size)]; this watercolour, like "La Belle Alliance" in the present lot, was illustrated as an aquatint in Ackermann's 'Repository'. The William L. Clements Library, Michigan, also hold 17 further watercolours by Walsh from his time in Upper Canada (see records 4535-4551). Following his time in North America, he returned to Europe, serving in the Peninsular War as well as at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. It was during this period that the present watercolours would have been executed. Walsh's watercolour of "La Belle Alliance" is described in Stadler's aquatint as having been "Taken on the Spot, June 25th", and was quickly disseminated by Ackermann in under a month. 'La Belle Alliance is represented as it appeared about a week after the battle [...] The out-offices in the rear were blown up by the bursting of a shell, and many English were killed and wounded there [...] The arable ground round about is thickly covered with graves of men and horses.' [Letterpress text by Walsh, printed alongside Stadler's aquatint, August 23rd, 1815]. We have been unable to trace any original drawings by Walsh offered at auction.

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/-1-c-9EA4AB28F5?utm_source=inv_kwalert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=keywordalertlive&utm_term=2 

[hannylovescats]

Neuseeland Hostels

Für die Neuseelandreisenden unter euch (oder die, die es noch werden wollen) eine Ansammlung von Hostels, in denen ich war. Vielleicht sind da ja Tipps dabei.

The Attic, Auckland

10/10, sauber, angenehm, nette Leute und ruhig, eine immer volle Free-Food-Kiste, aber sehr distanziert. Zentral.

Bed and Breakfast, Kaitaia

x (B&B), schön und sauber und ein sehr netter Besitzer, der für 9$ ein tolles Frühstück mit Rührei, Obst, Brot, Joghurt und Saft für alle Gäste macht. Endlich wieder ein richtiges Handtuch, kein Erdöl-Ding

The Mouse Trap, Paihia

8/10, relativ sauber, etwas sehr kleine Duschen und noch kleinere Küchen, dank des familiären Flairs ein sehr angenehmer Umgang und nette Menschen

Motor Lodge, Hamilton

5/10, das schlechteste Hostel, in dem wir bisher waren, wobei ich wahrscheinlich eingeschränkt werde durch unseren sehr, sehr unangenehmen Zimmergenossen. Nicht sauber, etwas veraltet, auch wenn die Küche gut war. Kein Free Food (ja, das ist ein Qualitätsmerkmal)

Extreme Backpackers, Turangi

8/10, sauber, wir hatten ein vierer Zimmer für uns, nette Leute, aber leer. Der Innenhof ist nett und es gibt Hängematten. Die Ausstattung ist so lala.

Raglan Backpackers, Raglan

9/10, nicht sehr sauber, dafür umso angenehmer und gemütlicher. Nette Menschen und eines der besten Bäder mit freiem Duschgel und Shampoo in allen Farben und (bio) Formen.

The Crash Palace, Rotorua

9/10, der Name ist nicht Programm. Das modernste Hostel, sauber, gut eingerichtet, mit eigener Bar und wöchentlichen Aktionen, in denen man Essen ausgegeben bekommt. Die Küche ist aber zu klein und schlecht ausgestattet. Ansonsten top.

The Wild Zebra, Wellington

7/10, riesig, voll, nicht sauber. Die Küche und der Gemeinschaftsraum ist gut, aber das war's dann auch. Die Duschen gehen auf den Flur raus. Das Hostel ist zu groß für den geringen Aufwand. Zentral.

Atlantic Backpackers, Picton

8/10, die nettesten Leute, die ich getroffen habe, sowohl vom Personal als auch von den Gästen, deswegen bewerte ich es besser als es verdient bei dem großen Raum mit wahllosen Betten und mehr Vorhängen, als man zählen kann. Dennoch ist es mit Liebe eingerichtet und wirklich gemütlich. Die Hauskatze ist außerdem ein Plus.

YHA Hostel, Nelson

10/10 sauber, modern, gut ausgestattet, nett und mit Sauna, wenn man sie nutzen will. Große Aufenthaltsräume und gutes WLAN, zwei gute, große Küchen und überall Tipps für Aktivitäten.

The Warry Restaurant and Bar, Westport

x (B&B), hier wieder wie in Kaitaia: kein Hostel. Nette Menschen, aber ein wenig giddelig, dafür ein eigenes Handtuch, Seife und Wasserkocher mit Kaffee und Tee.

Te Hui, Punakaiki

9/10, sauber, super-nett, winzig und heimelig. Gut ausgestattet und angenehm. Außerdem kann man selbstgemachtes Körner (!) Brot kaufen.

Big Foot Hostel, Fox Glacier

7/10, winzige Zimmer und eine Küche mit definitiv zu wenig Besteck. Aber es wird sich Mühe gegeben bei den Aufenthaltsräumen. Ein bisschen Harz-Flair und nette Gäste.

The Black Sheep, Queenstown

7/10, ein kleines schwarzes Schaf. Eine wunderbare Küche und gut eingerichtete Räumlichkeiten, Fahrräder zum Ausleihen, die aber leider immer weg sind. Aber: In den Zimmern riecht es nach alten Handtüchern und die Frauen-Duschen haben keine Türen. Jeder, der auf Toilette geht, kann einen also trotz der Vorhänge sehen. Großes Minus.

YHA Hostel, Christchurch

10/10, wie das andere YHA in Nelson sauber, modern und total nett. Gut gelegen, in der Nähe vom Canterbury Museum und den Gärten, bis zur Re:Start Mall ist es auch nicht weit und das Personal hilft gerne weiter.

Top 10 Holiday Park Kaikoura, Kaikoura

x Ein Campingplatz, auf dem wir im Auto geschlafen haben. Gut ausgestattet und sauber, es gibt einen Pool und ausreichend Duschen und Toiletten sowie Picknick-Tische

Top 10 Holiday Park Wellington, Wellington

x Ebenfalls ein Campingplatz, ziemlich groß und ganz gut ausgestattet von dem, was ich in der kurzen Zeit gesehen habe.

YHA New Plymouth

9/10, nett eingerichtet, klein, mit familiären Badezimmern und angenehmen Zimmern. Die Lage ist zwar weiter außerhalb, dafür aber direkt an einem tollen Wald.

YHA Paihia

10/10, nette Besitzer, sauber, jedes Zimmer hat sein eigenes Bad und man kann draußen auf vielen Bänken sitzen und essen.

YHA Auckland

9/10, riesig, etwas unübersichtlich und zu wenig Bäder für die Menge der Personen, aber ansonsten wie die anderen YHA Hostels gut ausgestattet und auf Nachhaltigkeit bedacht.

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Rent a motorhome in New Zealand

According to the saying "All four seasons a day", you can experience all weather conditions of the four seasons in one day. However, since every season also has its charm in New Zealand, you have to think carefully about what you want to do before you travel. Left-hand traffic In New Zealand, as in Australia, there is left-hand traffic. The steering wheel is therefore on the right side and it is also overhauled on the right side. If you have never turned left before, you should approach slowly. If possible, always contact the landlord if repairs are necessary. Avoid any low-cost rental companies that you won't find anywhere in tour operator catalogs. The worn vehicles of the well-known rental companies are still driven there until they collapse completely. Lack of maintenance (brakes, steering) and breakdowns are dangerous and annoying.

Secure return flights to Auckland

Specials are automatically taken into account so that you always see the cheapest price. Additional services and extras can be added directly in the second step of the booking. When comparing prices, you shouldn't lose sight of the quality of the vehicle. A strikingly cheap offer can mean that it is a very old vehicle. If you want the cheapest campervan, you may get the worst.

How much does a cigarette packet cost?

This also includes vaccinations against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) for adults, and possibly also against polio (if necessary) Polio, mumps, measles, rubella (MMR), influenza, pneumococcus and herpes zoster (shingles).

dig a little deeper than usual, there is no cheap wine (or even one from Tetrapaks). Meat is surprisingly inexpensive, but eggs and dairy products are very expensive (due to the lack of state subsidies). A one-way bus ticket costs around

Hawke's Bay and the Central Volcanic Plateau can be reached from the capital just as easily as from Auckland.

The cable car is around 610 m long and connects the Kelburn suburb with the Lambton Quay shopping street .

There is even a filter for the age of the vehicle.

But there are a few places where you can camp wildly.

A deposit is always required for RVs and campers in New Zealand. We recommend booking the Value Pack, as this significantly reduces the amount of the deposit to be deposited. New Zealand also has great campsites outside of the Northland and Auckland regions.

This is where your opinion campervan hire NZ comes in. X

How cold is it in New Zealand in winter?

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The warmest months are January and February. The average temperature in Auckland in the north is 20 ° C, in Wellington at 16 ° C and in Dunedin in the south of the South Island at 15 ° C. It gets coldest in July. The thermometer then shows an average of 11 ° C in Auckland, 8 ° C in Wellington and 6 ° C in Dunedin.

Here a camper makes it easy to explore the area on your own and stop at one of the many campsites. Enjoy taking the road from the marble mountain, Takaka Hills, which winds along the valley to reach the beautiful and quiet Golden Bay, or travel inland around the Nelson Lakes District and its National Park to explore. From Wellington you can travel north to explore the North Island.

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Introducing New Zealand

New Zealand is part of Oceania and is in the Southwest Pacific Ocean

New Zealand is also known as the “Land of the long white cloud” or “Aotearoa” in Maori

The main languages spoken here are English and Te Reo Maori,

Currency in New Zealand is NZ Dollars

The population is approx. 4.4 million people

New Zealand has a North and South Island

North Island Regions are:

- Auckland - Wellington - Eastland - Hawkes Bay - Taranaki - Manawatu - Wairarapa - Whanganui - Bay of Plenty - The Coromandel - Ruapehu - Lake Taupo - Hamilton – Waikato -  Rotorua - Northland

South Island Regions are:

- Queenstown - Christchurch - Central Otago - Dunedin – Coastal Otago - Fiordland - Nelson - Southland Wanaka  - Marlborough - West coast - Clutha - Kaikoura

New Zealand contains active volcanoes

The South Island is the largest of the two islands

Blue Lake, in Nelson Lakes National Park, has the clearest water in the world

New Zealand is home to more species of Penguins than any other country

In 1893, New Zealand became the first country to give women the right to vote

Lake Taupo was formed by a super volcanic eruption 26,000 years ago

Kiwifruit were originally called Chinese Gooseberries

New Zealand’s national sport is Rugby Union

Statistics show that three quarters of New Zealanders are now living in Australia

New Zealand has 7 x as many sheep and 3 x as many cows as people

New Zealanders are referred to as Kiwi’s

 I was born and grew up in New Zealand and it will forever hold a place in my heart and be the country I will always call home.

I miss the frosty winter nights by the fire place and the beautiful sunny crisp mornings, the friendly people and the accent you don’t realise you have until you leave.

I am always excited to plan my next trip home to see friends and family, day dream over the green and vibrant landscapes, the snow-covered mountains and breath in the crisp air that reminds me of my childhood.

New Zealand is photogenic, beautiful, green and lushes, has active volcanos you can walk over, ski and snowboard down, is a natural playground for adventure, and it has the longest place name in the world…..Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu (A hill in Hawkes Bay)… you try saying that!

Could this be your next amazing experience? 

100% Pure NZ

[maximovs]

Here i collect in a list the best movies i saw during the last month and you should see too. And just a reminder that i’m always open (and i would really love) to discuss about films, tv shows, recommend some or take recommendations, just send and ask (or a message)!

Logan (2017)

Director: James Mangold Cast: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen Plot: In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X somewhere on the Mexican border. However, Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are upended when a young mutant arrives, pursued by dark forces.

What We Do In The Shadows (2014) rewatch

Director: Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement Cast: Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer Plot:  A documentary team films the lives of a group of vampires for a few months. The vampires share a house in Wellington, New Zealand. Turns out vampires have their own domestic problems too.

The Incredibles (2004) rewatch

Director: Brad Bird Cast: Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Holly Hunter Plot: A family of undercover superheroes, while trying to live the quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world.

Moana (2016) rewatch

Director: Ron Clements, Don Hall Cast: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House Plot: In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain’s daughter’s island, she answers the Ocean’s call to seek out the Demigod to set things right.

→ All the recs

[nadiareid]

Really bloody happy to announce this special run of shows. The supports are amazing and will be announced in February. I can't wait to see you. x NADIA REID - 'PRESERVATION TOUR' // Thur 30th March - Port Chalmers Town Hall, Dunedin* Fri 31st March - Port Chalmers Town Hall, Dunedin* Sat 1st April - Blue Smoke, Christchurch* Sun 2nd April - Dharma Bums Club, Wairau Valley Tues 4th - East Street Cafe, Nelson Weds 5th April - Mussel Inn, Takaka Thu 6th April - Meow, Wellington* Fri 7th April - Meow, Wellington* Sat 8th April - Tuning Fork, Auckland* Sat 22nd April - The Toff, Melbourne *with full band Tickets will be on sale from Friday 19th Jan. All NZ tickets from undertheradar.co.nz except *Auckland, Tuning Fork - tickets from Ticketmaster.co.nz

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So a few weeks ago, I met this girl I had been chatting to for roughly two months. We matched on Hinge, chatted on there for awhile, and then moved over to messenger and facetime. We both enjoyed talking to each other, so she suggested that we meet up.I should also mention that she is a single mother who has a 10 year old son. She's 28, lives in a house with one other flatmate, and has her son around every second week. Her job is steady and she generally has her life together. I wasn't sure what to think at first when she told me she had a kid, but I was enjoying our chats. She seemed genuine, attractive, and was my type. So I kinda looked past that and also don't mind children. I'm 24, still live at home (not a leech), and at the time had no job due to covid (now currently employed)She also lived in a different city on another island. I live in the top of the south island (Nelson) in New Zealand and she lives in the bottom of the north island (Wellington). So distance was already an issue. I was hesitant at first, but enjoyed talking to her, so I thought why not right? We decided to split the flight costs and I was set to fly up to see her for 4 days.Leading up to the meeting I was quite nervous, like really nervous. I had never done anything like this before and it was something completely out of my comfort zone. I thought to myself that if I dont do this, then I'd regret it later on.So the day comes, I'm nervous as hell, she picks me up from the airport (no hug or anything, was kinda rushed) I get in the car and we start chatting. Things were kinda awkward at first, but I feel that's normal. Soon after, we grabbed some food at a local café and funnily enough met her DAD on the street, who she never sees, which I thought was so weird. Anyway, she then had an eyebrow appointment booked for twelve o'clock that day, as her previous booking got canceled, so the only day that they could do it was the day I arrived! I thought that was hilarious! I sat in the car as she had to put Vaseline over her eyebrows and then cover them with gladwrap before her appointment. She was getting her eyebrows tattooed, must be a lady thing surely.During her appointment, I went for a walk down the street to kill time. I remembered that she was wanting a book called 'Saipens' that she couldn't find in the book store, so I saw it, thought of her, and bought it.Once she was done, we went bowling. It was raining the whole time I was there, so all of the outdoor activities we had planned went out the window. It was fun though and sorta broke the ice a little. We then went back to hers, I gave her the book (which she thought was cute of me to do) and then we chilled and chatted for a bit until I went back to my hotel for the night. I had booked accommodation for the first night as we felt me staying at hers would be a tad full on to start with.I was quite anxious that whole first day, but figured I would calm down and loosen up after the initial meet.The next morning, I still felt extremely anxious and overwhelmed, like a constant anxious feeling. I never normally felt like that so it was strange. Perhaps it was because I was out of my comfort zone, who knows. She text me in the morning and asked what I would like to do for the day. I remember her mentioning a cool craft brewery in our previous conversations, so I suggested we go there as it was raining and windy. She picked me up, we arrived, had a few drinks and a fairly decent chat, but I definitely wasn't myself the whole time. It stopped raining, so we thought a nice walk would freshen things up afterwards. As we drove back to hers, it started raining again! So we came up with a plan to make dinner at hers, buy some alcohol, and have a few drinks.We got back to her house, made and ate dinner, and starting drinking. I still felt really anxious, so it was affecting me big time. We played a few card games and drinking games but things still felt a tad awkward that night between us, we both were indecisive in what we should do. I was trying so hard not to show my anxious energy, it was affecting everything, I couldn't even eat at times. I knew she was picking up on it, but she didn't say anything.I went outside for a breather and came back inside to her watching YouTube videos on the TV. I sat down beside her and got cozy. The drink was certainly helping my anxiety and I soon began to loosen up. We were watching X Factor auditions, videos we found funny, music videos etc. I can't remember much of that night as we drank a lot, but we seemed to be having a more engaging and less forced conversation, obviously due to the alcohol, lower inhibitions and me having zero anxiety.I started to become myself, and at one point, started dancing in front of her! She was playing all these classic pop songs and I was busting moves making her laugh her ass off, she even filmed it. Afterwards we spent all night singing karaoke, dancing together, listening and watching YouTube. It was good fun.Things then got frisky, we started making out on the coach, she was grinding on me, I was grinding on her. It was getting steamy. Next thing you know we are in her bed getting it on. We had non-penetrative sex. Kissed, cuddled, I ate her out, played with her nipples, fingered her etc. until she came. I got nothing in return but figured it was because she was quite drunk.She then told me afterwards that I turn her on so much and that when I was dancing, she had to change her panties during my performance because she was so wet. I was shocked! I should also mention that I was a virgin prior to meeting her and had never done anything like that to a girl, so it was a first for me. We then cuddled and went to sleep.The morning after was the worst though. I was EXTREMELY hungover and my anxiety was through the roof! Things only got worse from here. We ended up staying in bed for hours both quite hungover. Things escalated again while in bed, and I made her cum again literally just with my fingers, she was easily stimulated, which made it easy for me. Then, she whispered in my ear and told me "I want you inside me" my anxiety spiked at this point as I was still a virgin, so I had no experience with PIV. The anxiety also affected my erection, so I also wasn't fully hard. FYI I had condoms, but she told me she had an IUD, I trusted her and was in the heat of the moment.She went on top and I managed to stick it in, but it kept slipping out and I was getting frustrated. We gave up in the end and I just fingered her to an orgasm. She seemed satisfied and didn't seem to worry about my slippage/erection problems. Again though, nothing in return? Maybe she thought I had cum? Surely a girl knows when a guy has cum. This happened on the last night as well, I did the same. Made her cum by fingering her, then decided I'd give penetration another go, but in the missionary position. Again it was so awkward. Obviously it was the lack of experience, but I couldn't get the rhythm and positioning right. I did manage to get a good rhythm going at one point, in which she almost came, but I slipped out at the last second and she was disappointed, understandable! I finished her off with foreplay and she was happy. She then asked "did you cum"? I said no and then nothing. Was it lack of communication on my part? Or was she just selfish?In fairness though, I probably should have told her that I was a virgin, which I regret now. I didn't want to scare her away by telling her, but now I realise how stupid that is.That whole day was honestly so bad, constantly anxious, tired, hungover. The day was pretty unproductive. We went for a walk which was cool, but I just felt horrible during it. I was tired after the walk, so I had a nap while she made dinner. I couldn't even eat dinner I was so anxious. We still managed to chat and have a few laughs, but I was so uneasy and definitely was not in the right frame of mind. We decided after to watch a movie in bed, A Star Is Born! It was good. Although she kept asking me the whole time during the flim "Are you okay?" Like five or six times. I think she knew something was up, even though I was just watching the film.We went to sleep and again, I felt the same the next morning. I honestly just wanted to go home at that point due to how anxious I felt. That's not to say I didn't enjoy her company or anything, I just wasn't in the right frame of mind. We had planned to do a bike ride around the coast later that day. She had another appointment (lazer therapy) and after that, we grabbed some food (which I struggled to eat) She asked me a few times not to stress and kept asking me if I was okay throughout the day, so it was obvious she sensed it. We then went for our bike ride around the coast, which was actually quite nice, as it was a sunny day! My flight was at night, so afterwards we just chatted at hers until I had to go.We chatted back and forth about certain things, she was telling me about her past relationships etc. I was telling her about my job situation etc. She even mentioned why I didn't orgasm, and that she felt bad during sex and if there was something she didn't do. I told her that I wasn't in the right mindset and that it wasn't her at all, I probably should have mentioned my virginity at that point, but ah well. I also mentioned how losing my job caused a lot of my anxiety etc. I then asked her if she saw this going anywhere romantically and she told me that while it was quite awkward at times, she felt that was only normal, that long distance wouldn't work, and it was up to me if I wanted to continue messaging her or not. Things could fizzle out, or things could take off she said. It wasn't really a clear answer.She dropped me off at the airport, told me to message her and I gave her a goodbye kiss.Later that night she messaged me "Hope you're feeling less anxious now, you should definitely try some meditation! Night x"I responded the next morning telling her that I felt a lot better. We conversed back and forth for awhile and she then said "Talk soon, Night :)" I said goodnight, and we didn't message for about five days. I was expecting her to message me, but nothing. I thought hard about it and sent her a text telling her that it wasn't going to work out and that we should go our separate ways. She responded politely telling me that she was waiting for me to message her and told me that it was all cool. She then said thanks for coming to meet me and hoped that she didn't make me feel too uncomfortable and wished me luck with my job search. I left it there and didn't message her after that.After a few days I felt ending it like that was a tad abrupt. I didn't fully express how I felt about it all, and it was bothering me. At the time I thought it was the right thing to do, but I thought about it more and more and realized that I did quite like her and enjoyed her company, it was me that was the problem.I messaged her again later that week and told her that what I said wasn't entirely true. I told her that I liked her and would like to see her again at some point. I said to her that I definitely wasn't in the right frame of mind during my time there, it was me putting unnecessary pressure on myself. If she didn't reciprocate then that was fine, I just wanted to let her know.She responded soon after, and told me that she was taken a little by surprise from my last message. She also liked that I had messaged her again to get my feelings across. The four days were quite difficult for her she said, as my anxious energy could definitely be sensed, and at times it made her feel so horrible, because she didn't know what to do or say.She believed that I wasn't in the right frame of mind during my time there, but for the most part she did enjoy my company, she just had hoped that I would have loosened up a bit. She also agreed to meeting again, and felt it was only fair, as I wasn't 100% myself last time. If we were to meet again, she wants me to be 100% comfortable with who I am first, as she doesn't want me to go through what I felt last time.She thought it was bold of me to jump on a plane, and it was great that I had reflected and acknowledged my experience, which apparently a lot of guys shy away from. She told me that when I was ready to talk again, we could perhaps arrange something, but for now I should just work on being myself. You don't ever have to feel like you should be someone you're not she said.What do you guys think? Should I continue this?Sorry for the long story, I had to get that off my chest. via /r/dating_advice

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All the Canadian Brands Meghan Markle Wore This Year

Well before she officially became a Duchess and her every sartorial move was observed with eagle eyes, Meghan Markle’s penchant for Canadian designers was widely known. Makes sense, considering she spent six years not just in Toronto but in the company of Jessica Mulroney, one of the country’s foremost stylists (and a champion of its local designers.) Markle has been spotted more than once in Club Monaco separates, Mackage and Sentaler coats, and dainty pieces of Birks jewellery. In fact, it was a Toronto-based brand, Line the Label, that the Duchess-to-be chose for one of the biggest days of her personal life—the day she and Prince Harry announced their engagement. Read on for a recap of all the Canadian brands Markle wore this year alone.

Soia & Kyo For one of her last official engagements of 2018, Markle wore a floral cap-sleeved dress by Los Angeles-based Brock Collection, under a grey wool coat by Quebec company Soia & Kyo. It’s not the first time she’s worn a piece by this outerwear maker—she’s been photographed in at least two other styles from the brand in the past.

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The Royal Look: The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, was spotted this morning stepping out (Twickehnham, England) wearing our signature maxi-length wool coat, ADELAIDA, to visit The Royal Variety Charity’s Brinsworth House.

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Aritzia Markle seems to own multiple pieces by this Canadian retailer: the burgundy Wilfred dress she wore to the Invictus Games in Toronto last year, the olive Babaton trench she wore while on royal tour in Australia, and most recently, a pale pink cashmere Wilfred coat that has since—obviously—sold out.

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The Duchess of Sussex yesterday attended a meeting with The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) at King’s College London. Her Royal Highness joined university leaders, academics and international scholarship students as they discussed the role of higher education in addressing issues such as human trafficking, modern slavery, gender equality, peace and reconciliation, and climate change. In a speech during the Royal Visit to Fiji in October, The Duchess announced two ACU Gender Grants for the University of the South Pacific and Fiji National University, to fund new learning initiatives aimed at empowering female university staff and promoting gender equality.

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Smythe Markle’s not the only famous face that loves this brand—Nicole Kidman, Viola Davis and Julia Roberts are a few of its other A-list fans. This year alone, Markle has worn the Toronto label, known for its impeccably tailored blazers and coats, three times: an eye-catching cobalt blue coat at the launch of the ‘Together’ cookbook, for which she wrote the foreword; a long taupe coat for an official appearance in London with Prince Harry; and a double-breasted grey coat for Anzac Day.

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#meghanmarkle honors veterans today in SMYTHE AW18 Pagoda Coat

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Jason Wu Another designer Markle wore multiple times this year is Jason Wu, a New York-based designer who grew up in Vancouver. She was the first person to wear a look from his Spring 2019 collection before it even hit the runway, while out with Prince Harry in London at an official gala. She also wore two Jason Wu dresses while on royal tour—one forest green sheath in Fiji and a black ruched halterneck dress in Sydney.

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#meghanmarkle in #jasonwu #jasonwucollection #spring2019

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Judith & Charles The Duchess wore an elegant tuxedo-style dress by this Canadian retailer (a favourite of Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, by the by) to a viewing of the acclaimed musical Hamilton in London this summer.

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Duchess Meghan wearing our Digital Dress attending the Hamilton Gala with Prince Harry.

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Club Monaco Last month, Markle wore a burgundy dress and coat from Club Monaco—one of her favourite brands—for an official visit with the survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire in London. It’s far from her first outing in the affordable brand—she wore a pleated dress from the retailer to attend a wedding with Prince Harry this past August, a sleek LBD with gold button detailing for an official appearance at a Melbourne beach while on royal tour, and a grey trench while in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in #ClubMonaco for her surprise visit to The Hubb Community Kitchen in London ahead of the holiday season.✨ #meghanmarkle #duchessofsussex

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House of Nonie This Calgary label specialising in sleek, minimalist pieces counts both Markle and Jessica Mulroney as fans (no surprise there). For a visit to the Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition in London this past July, the Duchess chose a blush pink sleeveless trench dress from the brand’s Spring 2018 collection.

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The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, in Nonie SS18 – sleeveless trench dress. What a day! THANK YOU for everyone’s kindness and support ♥️ A very exciting day! X – @ninakharey #wearcanadaproud (ph: Karwai Tang/Getty Images)

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Mackage Montreal-based brand Mackage knows a thing or two about the so-called ‘Markle Effect’. Within an hour of the Duchess being photographed in a beige coat by the brand while on an official visit to Belfast, the piece was sold out. Eagle-eyed Markle followers will recall she wore a navy double-breasted coat by the brand for her first official engagement as a royal-to-be last winter, and a burgundy leather jacket to the Invictus Games in Toronto last summer, when the couple made their public debut.

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TRAVEL IN STYLE | #TBT to #MeghanMarkle Arriving In Lisburn Wearing our Classic Long Wool MAI Coat. #MackageCrew #Royal

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Greta Constantine Mackage wasn’t the only Canadian brand Markle donned for the aforementioned appearance in Belfast. She also wore a flouncy green skirt by Toronto-based label Greta Constantine, a brand she has worn in the past as well.

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Meghan Markle joins Prince Harry in Belfast today wearing the teal Kace skirt with flounce from #gretaconstantineSS18. #gretagirl #gretagoesglobal

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Erdem For her first official behind-closed-doors Christmas with the royal family as Duchess of Sussex, Markle chose to do something Kate Middleton has long been applauded for: she re-wore something. The outfit Markle gave a second spin to is a ruffled dress by Montreal-born designer Erdem Moralioglu, who is now based in London. She previously wore the dress for an appearance on The Today Show back in 2016, when she was a star on Suits.

Maison Birks It’s hard to keep track of the number of times Markle has worn pieces by this iconic Canadian jeweller, but considering the regularity with which she appears on their Instagram account, it’s safe to say it’s a lot. A brand she first discovered while living in Toronto as an actress, Birks’ dainty pieces have become a permanent fixture in her jewellery box even as a royal.

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We've been honoured to be part of Meghan Markle’s special moments during her courtship, engagement, and marriage to The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry. Swipe through to see the Birks jewels the Duchess has worn since her first public appearance with Harry at the Invictus games. And tap the link in our bio to shop our #RoyalWedding Inspiration!

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Here’s to 2019 and many, many more Canadian shout-outs.

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All the Canadian Brands Meghan Markle Wore This Year

Well before she officially became a Duchess and her every sartorial move was observed with eagle eyes, Meghan Markle’s penchant for Canadian designers was widely known. Makes sense, considering she spent six years not just in Toronto but in the company of Jessica Mulroney, one of the country’s foremost stylists (and a champion of its local designers.) Markle has been spotted more than once in Club Monaco separates, Mackage and Sentaler coats, and dainty pieces of Birks jewellery. In fact, it was a Toronto-based brand, Line the Label, that the Duchess-to-be chose for one of the biggest days of her personal life—the day she and Prince Harry announced their engagement. Read on for a recap of all the Canadian brands Markle wore this year alone.

Soia & Kyo For one of her last official engagements of 2018, Markle wore a floral cap-sleeved dress by Los Angeles-based Brock Collection, under a grey wool coat by Quebec company Soia & Kyo. It’s not the first time she’s worn a piece by this outerwear maker—she’s been photographed in at least two other styles from the brand in the past.

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The Royal Look: The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, was spotted this morning stepping out (Twickehnham, England) wearing our signature maxi-length wool coat, ADELAIDA, to visit The Royal Variety Charity’s Brinsworth House.

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Aritzia Markle seems to own multiple pieces by this Canadian retailer: the burgundy Wilfred dress she wore to the Invictus Games in Toronto last year, the olive Babaton trench she wore while on royal tour in Australia, and most recently, a pale pink cashmere Wilfred coat that has since—obviously—sold out.

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The Duchess of Sussex yesterday attended a meeting with The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) at King’s College London. Her Royal Highness joined university leaders, academics and international scholarship students as they discussed the role of higher education in addressing issues such as human trafficking, modern slavery, gender equality, peace and reconciliation, and climate change. In a speech during the Royal Visit to Fiji in October, The Duchess announced two ACU Gender Grants for the University of the South Pacific and Fiji National University, to fund new learning initiatives aimed at empowering female university staff and promoting gender equality.

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Smythe Markle’s not the only famous face that loves this brand—Nicole Kidman, Viola Davis and Julia Roberts are a few of its other A-list fans. This year alone, Markle has worn the Toronto label, known for its impeccably tailored blazers and coats, three times: an eye-catching cobalt blue coat at the launch of the ‘Together’ cookbook, for which she wrote the foreword; a long taupe coat for an official appearance in London with Prince Harry; and a double-breasted grey coat for Anzac Day.

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#meghanmarkle honors veterans today in SMYTHE AW18 Pagoda Coat

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Jason Wu Another designer Markle wore multiple times this year is Jason Wu, a New York-based designer who grew up in Vancouver. She was the first person to wear a look from his Spring 2019 collection before it even hit the runway, while out with Prince Harry in London at an official gala. She also wore two Jason Wu dresses while on royal tour—one forest green sheath in Fiji and a black ruched halterneck dress in Sydney.

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#meghanmarkle in #jasonwu #jasonwucollection #spring2019

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Judith & Charles The Duchess wore an elegant tuxedo-style dress by this Canadian retailer (a favourite of Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, by the by) to a viewing of the acclaimed musical Hamilton in London this summer.

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Duchess Meghan wearing our Digital Dress attending the Hamilton Gala with Prince Harry.

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Club Monaco Last month, Markle wore a burgundy dress and coat from Club Monaco—one of her favourite brands—for an official visit with the survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire in London. It’s far from her first outing in the affordable brand—she wore a pleated dress from the retailer to attend a wedding with Prince Harry this past August, a sleek LBD with gold button detailing for an official appearance at a Melbourne beach while on royal tour, and a grey trench while in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in #ClubMonaco for her surprise visit to The Hubb Community Kitchen in London ahead of the holiday season.✨ #meghanmarkle #duchessofsussex

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House of Nonie This Calgary label specialising in sleek, minimalist pieces counts both Markle and Jessica Mulroney as fans (no surprise there). For a visit to the Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition in London this past July, the Duchess chose a blush pink sleeveless trench dress from the brand’s Spring 2018 collection.

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The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, in Nonie SS18 – sleeveless trench dress. What a day! THANK YOU for everyone’s kindness and support ♥️ A very exciting day! X – @ninakharey #wearcanadaproud (ph: Karwai Tang/Getty Images)

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Mackage Montreal-based brand Mackage knows a thing or two about the so-called ‘Markle Effect’. Within an hour of the Duchess being photographed in a beige coat by the brand while on an official visit to Belfast, the piece was sold out. Eagle-eyed Markle followers will recall she wore a navy double-breasted coat by the brand for her first official engagement as a royal-to-be last winter, and a burgundy leather jacket to the Invictus Games in Toronto last summer, when the couple made their public debut.

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TRAVEL IN STYLE | #TBT to #MeghanMarkle Arriving In Lisburn Wearing our Classic Long Wool MAI Coat. #MackageCrew #Royal

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Greta Constantine Mackage wasn’t the only Canadian brand Markle donned for the aforementioned appearance in Belfast. She also wore a flouncy green skirt by Toronto-based label Greta Constantine, a brand she has worn in the past as well.

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Meghan Markle joins Prince Harry in Belfast today wearing the teal Kace skirt with flounce from #gretaconstantineSS18. #gretagirl #gretagoesglobal

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Erdem For her first official behind-closed-doors Christmas with the royal family as Duchess of Sussex, Markle chose to do something Kate Middleton has long been applauded for: she re-wore something. The outfit Markle gave a second spin to is a ruffled dress by Montreal-born designer Erdem Moralioglu, who is now based in London. She previously wore the dress for an appearance on The Today Show back in 2016, when she was a star on Suits.

Maison Birks It’s hard to keep track of the number of times Markle has worn pieces by this iconic Canadian jeweller, but considering the regularity with which she appears on their Instagram account, it’s safe to say it’s a lot. A brand she first discovered while living in Toronto as an actress, Birks’ dainty pieces have become a permanent fixture in her jewellery box even as a royal.

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We've been honoured to be part of Meghan Markle’s special moments during her courtship, engagement, and marriage to The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry. Swipe through to see the Birks jewels the Duchess has worn since her first public appearance with Harry at the Invictus games. And tap the link in our bio to shop our #RoyalWedding Inspiration!

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Here’s to 2019 and many, many more Canadian shout-outs.