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  • Going Home

    I don’t go to South-Africa as often. In fact, it was my first time going back since 2016. To say the least, I did not know what to expect. I was overwhelmed with feelings of happiness, sadness and quilt. Nothing puts things into perspective like returning home as if nothing changed. Ironically a lot has…

  • Exploring Croatia with Go Croatia Sail

    Cruising the Adriatic sea for 7 days with most of the days involved jumping into the sea and exploring towns. The different spectrums of blue water and the island scenery is beautiful. I have been to Croatia at the age of 10, but the history and culture was a blank slate for me. The cruise…

  • 3 DAYS IN SWITZERLAND

    Do you like beautiful places? Do you like chocolate? Do you like cheese? Then you will fall in love Switzerland. This Christmas season was the first time that I would be alone. It has always been a dream of mine to go to Switzerland. I decided to go on a student trip with pm2am, the…

  • Three years of living abroad

    Can you believe I have been living abroad for three years?! Well, to say the least, I cannot believe it. When I arrived in 2015, I knew a lot would change but a lot more has changed that I anticipated. I remember when I first moved I felt like I had stepped right into a fairytale. The…

  • Homesickness: The reality

    In this post, I want to share the raw reality of homesickness. There’s a beautiful word in the Welsh language that means, ‘homesick’ – it is ‘hiraeth’ and it’s often translated as ‘a longing.’  And that is what homesickness is, a longing for the familiarity of home. Moving abroad was the hardest experience for me.  It…

  • 3 Days In Prague Travel Guide

    Brimming with charm, and speckled with orange-topped roofs lies the city of Prague in the Czech Republic. Czech Republic’s most popular city is one of the most interesting in Europe. As one of Europe’s best-preserved cities, you’ll meander cobblestone streets to beautiful cathedrals, the commanding Charles Bridge and the amazing detail in Architecture. Prague is…

  • 5 Things No One Tells You When You Move Abroad

    There are a few things no one tells you when you move abroad. Before moving I had no idea what to expect. Along the way, I learned a LOT. Flashback to just two years before that. I lived in our home in Pretoria, South Africa with two dog children and my family.  Life was normal. …

  • Amsterdam Weird , Fun Facts

    Alongside wooden clogs, windmills, and tulips, the Amsterdam Canals spring to mind when anyone mentions Holland. A canal cruise along the Amsterdam Canals is undoubtedly the number one attraction and for first-time visitors, a canal cruise is a great introduction to the city. But what else has Amsterdam got that keeps us coming back for more? Mouth-watering…

  • Digital Christmas Card 2017

    Sending a Christmas card from the Netherlands to all my friends and family in South-Africa is hard to do. So, I thought the blog would be the best place to do it. This time of year always makes me a bit emotional. I could most likely cry at the drop of a hat or a…

  • Maastricht Christmas Market

    A guide to the Maastricht Christmas Market. 1 December 2017 to 1 January 2018 Do you smell that? It’s hot spiced wine wafting through the air mixed with gingerbreads and nuts. It’s Christmas in Europe which means one of the most festive ways to get into the spirit of the season: Christmas Markets! Ornately decorated…