How do you build an online community as an introverted expat? Simple answer: you just gotta put yourself out there, baby! As part of this month’s #mayonthemove2021 challenge, hosted by the wonderful Catriona from The Frustrated Nester and Margarita from Diverse in the City, I decided to open up the ‘Community’ prompt to my own …
In a country famous for its unlimited road speeds, I slammed the brakes on and learned to slow down. 10 months into my journey here, I am slowly beginning to enter the ‘Acceptance’ phase. Accepting that this is the life I have chosen. Oddly enough, I have the global Coronavirus pandemic to thank for that. …
I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. However, I do have some regrets. Here are 5 things I wish I had done differently when we first moved here. 1. Take an Intensive Language Course I thought I could save money and learn German using the many free resources available online. They …
Believe me, there are more than 10 things I miss about England, but I’m trying to write something a little light-hearted for these strange times. Despite the awful mess that is Brexit, I really do miss my beautiful little country. Here are some reasons why: Convenience A lot of big supermarkets are open 24 hours …
Shortly before Christmas, we accidentally drove through Füssen on a trip to Austria. I am glad we did because it was one of the most beautiful towns I have ever seen! So, we booked a spontaneous weekend trip for February and spent 48 hours in this beautiful town. Arrival. We wanted to explore as much …
