The whoas of interviews! by Kay on 8 June 2025 Posted in Teaching Summertime chilling… As I’m lounging about in the garden for the fourth day of the first week of the holidays my mind starts to wonder, as it does. Spending the summer back home with everyone has been lovely so far. But, I can’t help contemplate the whoas of interviews past and what is likely to Read More
Vienna’s architectural masterpieces by Kay on 25 May 2025 Posted in Austria Called the ‘city of music’ due to its musical history and famous classical musicians such as Beethoven, Mahler and Mozart. To name just a few! Vienna’s architectural masterpieces and palaces are superb and such a treat to experience. I honestly think I spent the whole time walking around open-mouthed! Totally mesmerised and gobsmacked by the Read More
Experiencing Dutch Cheese Markets by Kay on 12 May 2025 Posted in Netherlands Honestly, experiencing the Dutch cheese markets is an absolute must when visiting the Netherlands! Three of five… There are five traditional cheese markets in total throughout the Netherlands. Out of those five cheese markets I have visited three of them. And I am super keen to experience the other two. I definitely have them pencilled Read More
How to spend 3 chilled days in Berlin by Kay on 6 May 2025 Posted in Germany I had a long weekend off from work, so I wanted to spend some chilled days exploring somewhere. Although I love the vast majority of the places I’ve been to. And, I often return. Especially now I have friends there. I’m also quite keen to explore new and different places. Berlin seemed perfect! Why this Read More
Closing of the first overseas chapter… by Kay on 15 April 2025 Posted in Teaching Where does the time go? As we get closer to the end of the school year and that well-earned summer break, I sit with my coffee on the terrace on a sunny Sunday morning. Tomorrow will be the last week of the year and the closing of the first overseas chapter for me. As I Read More
How to spend an afternoon in Delft by Kay on 2 April 2025 Posted in Netherlands Having favourites… One of my favourite places in the Netherlands just has to be Delft! It is a small place that has a lot of character and a lot to see and do. Whether I’m visiting alone, with a friend, my partner or in a group. When I was living in the Netherlands, it was Read More
24 hours in London by Kay on 31 March 2025 Posted in United Kingdom Friends reunited… This trip was especially exciting. As I was meeting up with my Spanish housemates, who I hadn’t seen in a long while since moving. I was back home in the UK for the Easter holidays and my Spanish friends had planned a weekend in London. One had never been before, so she was Read More
Fiestas del Pilar Zaragoza by Kay on 27 March 2025 Posted in Spain Experiencing culture… Whilst living in Spain, I was keen to experience some of the country’s local and national traditions and festivals, or ‘fiestas.’ My housemates, being Spanish, were also keen to introduce me to some of their country’s traditions. I’m not necessarily religious myself, but I’d heard that this particular religious festival, Fiestas del Pilar Read More
A weekend in Prague by Kay on 26 March 2025 Posted in Czech Republic Next travel destination… Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic and nicknamed ‘the city of hundred spires.’ I was excited to finally be spending a weekend in Prague! Prague is a place I’ve always wanted to travel to and explore. Its landmarks of medieval architecture are just so stunning and intriguing. Not to mention the Read More
Luxembourg City Break Weekend by Kay on 24 March 2025 Posted in Luxembourg A cold, rainy weekend in Luxembourg… Located in the heart of Western Europe, Sandwiched between Belgium and Germany with France below, it is pretty well landlocked. Luxembourg is famously one of the smallest countries in the world. However, quite interestingly, despite being such a small country, it has three official languages, Luxembourgish, French and German. Read More
