Tag Archives: Holland

Summer hols and the need for a cheeky glass of wine..or two

Last night I was having a cheeky little glass of white wine whilst snuggled up in an armchair next to a deliciously warm fire. Outside a vicious wind was howling ruthlessly above the loud splatters of a torrential downpour. What a … Continue reading

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Oops, I did it Again!

We have new neighbours, which is nice because the old ones were a young Dutch couple with small children with whom we had nothing in common. So I was thrilled to hear that our new neighbours are……… a young Dutch … Continue reading

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Life Overseas: Super or Superficial?

‘Het expat leven is zóóóó superficieel,’ says Annelie, rolling her long lashed eyes as she walks away to go pour herself another cup of coffee. I don’t move; I’m stunned. I am being told that expat life is superficial! Annelie and … Continue reading

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Always Look on the Bright Side if Life. – A guide for the (reluctant) returning trailing spouse.

Oh, chin up girl, you’ve had a jolly good run, most women would give their left manicured pinky in exchange for a day in your life. I know you’re feeling baffled right now but that’s completely normal, you’ll get over … Continue reading

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A Few of my Favourite Things…about Holland

Who doesn’t remember that catchy song from the film The Sound of Music that describes a long list of sugar dipped images such as raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens bringing cheer to the numerous van Trapp children during a frightful thunderstorm?   I loved that film as a … Continue reading

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