I left my *legs* in Budapest.
I have to admit that when my housemate told me that she really wanted to visit Budapest before leaving Europe at the end of the semester, to say I was … Continue reading
A New Perspective
One of my favourite moments is when I’m on the plane and it’s just about to land. That moment when the whole world looks tiny. You feel as if you … Continue reading
Those ‘crazy’ Southerners
Weird and wonderful costumes, an unlimited supply of strange Dutch pop music (complete with dance moves) and an excessive amount of beer characterised my weekend. I had decided to head … Continue reading
Horsing Around!
War Horse is an international hit play, loved for its heart-warming story, it’s innovative set-design and its great music. So when a friend invited me to watch a live screening … Continue reading
Bonjour Brussels!
For months last semester, my housemate and I talked of going to Belgium, and kept on planning trips which all seemed to fall through when life got too busy. That’s … Continue reading
Sew Much Fun…
Unlike a lot of students, I began my Dutch adventure six months ago, not within the confines of the University bubble but as a resort rep at a Scout camp … Continue reading
Becoming Mary Poppins…
Arriving in Leiden in September I came with a great belief that as an English-speaker, I would be in high-demand for employment, I thought hotels would love to have me; … Continue reading
One Hundred Happy Days!
So 2014 arrived, I had good intentions of giving up procrastination, starting running and eating healthier but then the new year arrived and here I am procrastinating, still haven’t even … Continue reading
Lighting up Christmas!
So my last post about Christmas I promise, I’m just finding this time of year so exciting that I feel the need to share it! I think I’m one of … Continue reading