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
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
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
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
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
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 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. There are many ways to spend an afternoon in Read More
