Free virtual adventures and entertainment to satisfy your wanderlust in Covid-19 Isolation

Unexpectedly, Covid-19 has entered the world with an all mighty bang. Most countries are now entering some sort of lock down phase, and we are all advised to stay at home – this being the very best thing we can do in order to protect those who we love, others in the community and contribute to global virus transmission prevention. However, after more than 7 … Continue reading Free virtual adventures and entertainment to satisfy your wanderlust in Covid-19 Isolation

Can you live in Germany, if you don’t speak German?

A lot of people ask me this, and the answer is pretty simple. Yes – you can, but it would be to what extent you want to embrace the culture of where you live. Living in the city of Dusseldorf for the past 6 months and speaking little to no German (with every intention of trying to learn – which I think is a good … Continue reading Can you live in Germany, if you don’t speak German?

How to host a virtual quiz: Tips, themes and question ideas

With practicing social distancing swiftly becoming the 2020 normality, we’ve all turned to virtual chat to keep in contact with friends and family – Thank god for the internet! Being able to see your friend or family members face in real time, makes this isolation, that bit more manageable and with currently no timeline (or light at the end of the tunnel) in terms of … Continue reading How to host a virtual quiz: Tips, themes and question ideas

The City of Bath, U.K – What to do, where to go and what to see

I was very lucky to be recently (the start of September last year, just before our move to Dusseldorf) taken to Bath, U.K for a surprise birthday trip – and as surprises go, this honestly was the best present for me and just so much fun! From wandering the famous Roman Baths to eating tasty food and exploring the stunning cobbled city streets, it was … Continue reading The City of Bath, U.K – What to do, where to go and what to see

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Why Every Expat or International Traveler Should Bank With N26

First and foremost, with me being an expat in a european country that requires a different language to my native English, this card is quite frankly a god send in terms of its language usability. But, add onto this how easy it is to set up your account from the comfort of your own home (they quote themselves on being able to set-up your account … Continue reading Why Every Expat or International Traveler Should Bank With N26

An expats guide to ‘Vegan Germany’: The best substitutes and alternatives

It was back in November 2019 that we moved to Dusseldorf, Germany, to the land of sausage, snitzel and beer – I couldnt have been more excited. It goes without saying that both myself and my boyfriend, Chris, really embraced the Christmas markets (you can read more about these in my blog) with copious amounts of mulled wine drank. However, after all the festivities were … Continue reading An expats guide to ‘Vegan Germany’: The best substitutes and alternatives

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Quick and easy, low calorie vegan Banana Bread recipe

During my brief stint of living in Germany and now whilst in self-isolation for covid-19, I’ve managed to perfect a great low calorie vegan Banana bread recipe using basic ingredients that anyone would have in their cupboards. I’ve always loved making Banana bread, but after deciding to change (where I can) my diet to be more plant-based (After watching the renowned ‘What the Health‘ documentary … Continue reading Quick and easy, low calorie vegan Banana Bread recipe