Somehow survived my first school trip… by Kay on 18 October 2025 Posted in Teaching So, how can I sum up the first school trip in my new job and newfound country? A bundle of nerves with a bit of local history thrown in! Somehow survived my first school trip in the Netherlands… I think! Feeling all prepared and organised beforehand… It had all started off so well with the Read More 9
Partially biking our way around Texel island by Kay on 2 September 2025 Posted in Netherlands Always wanted to visit Texel… I was super excited for this trip! I’d wanted to visit the Island of Texel for a long while. I’m fond of a Texel beer every now and then, so I thought the brewery would be fun and interesting. But I was keen to visit mainly because there just seemed Read More 20
Attempting to ride my bicycle! by Kay on 25 August 2025 Posted in Life abroad After weeks of saying I’m going to do it, I’ve finally gotten on my bike – with a little help from a colleague! I am finally attempting to ride my bicycle! So, one Friday afternoon at work, just as we’d seen the children off for the end of the week, one of my colleagues appears Read More 9
Bucharest: a surprisingly interesting, vibrant city! by Kay on 19 August 2025 Posted in Romania Old friends making fun memories… My old school friend and I had been discussing our annual meet-up. We always meet at some point over the course of the Summer when I was back home in the UK. We live in different areas now, and so try to find a meeting point halfway. This year, however, Read More 19
So far, so good! by Kay on 24 July 2025 Posted in Life abroad It’s been roughly a month now since I moved here to start my new job. And as anyone who’s moved to another country knows, it takes a while to find your feet. But I’m slowly getting there. I feel more comfortable and at ease than I did a month ago, at least! At the moment, Read More 6
The art of making friends when you’re a second-time expat! by Kay on 29 June 2025 Posted in Life abroad The art of making new friends when you’re a second-time expat is daunting and never going to be plane sailing! Being an introvert, making new friends hasn’t always been my strong point! Having said that, I do have some strong friendship groups from where I grew up, university and work. Although we don’t get to Read More 10
International teaching take 2! by Kay on 16 June 2025 Posted in Teaching Although job hunting and my interview experiences haven’t been so great of late, I am still not deterred. I am still keen to teach, and with the UK not being considered an option, the international teaching take 2 job hunt continues! The nervous niggles… Although I’m quite excited by the prospect of a new beginning Read More 12
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 11
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. This was a solo trip to Vienna. And I honestly think I spent the whole time walking Read More 6
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 16
