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Month: May 2015

A Year In Eindhoven

29 May 20154 June 20151 Comment

On the 28th of May 2014, I took a leap of faith and moved to Eindhoven.  I can’t believe that it has been a year already! Seriously, where has the year gone?! I can remember the day I moved over like it was yesterday!

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Bonnie Scotland – Snapshots

22 May 20154 June 2015Leave a comment

For the first time since June 2014 we visited Scotland. We spent 6 busy days catching up with friends and family, sightseeing, and even attending a family wedding.  Oh and eating all the foods I have missed.

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My First Shopping Trip Alone

15 May 201513 May 2015Leave a comment

If you have been lucky enough to find a job before moving over, your first shopping trip alone might not happen for a while. But if you are unlucky, like me, your first trip will come sooner. My lovely boyfriend took a week off to get me settled in, but those days flew by and before I knew it I was alone!

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Bikes, Bikes, Bikes

8 May 201519 May 20151 Comment

You may have noticed when you were nearly run over, that EVERYONE cycles in The Netherlands. Cycling is that popular, that the bike lanes are bigger than the side walks and they even have car parks but for bikes… bike parks?

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A Scottish View on Kingsday

1 May 20151 May 2015Leave a comment

On April 27th, the whole of the Netherlands grinds to a halt and turns bright orange to celebrate their King’s birthday.

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