Lonely Planet has recently released its round-up of travel destinations for 2016. This may come as a surprise for some, but Romania’s Transylvania was named the no.1 region to visit. The choice comes with a justification that starts like this: “Put the crucifix away and discard that bulb of garlic- you won’t be needing them […]
Going retro-reminiscent: The door knob
24/11/2015 by Leave a Comment
When’s the last time you saw a knob? Think about it. On a TV. On a car radio. These days it’s all touch, click, swipe. Not even doors or drawers have them… unless you’re the vintage type or your house hasn’t been upgraded in say… a hundred years.
Changing your home without forgetting your head. Prologue of a (crazy) move
24/11/2015 by 2 Comments
Clew’s Silvia has moved from Luxembourg to Sweden: Moving could represent a need, a choice, a great and exciting idea, fresh air in your life – but it could also reveal an unexpected side and a real training for your body and mind. Here’s my personal – and a bit crazy- experience. It is never too early to […]
How to… make salad dressings
17/11/2015 by Leave a Comment
It is so easy and cheap to go out and buy what you need ready made, so do we really need to make our own? Of course we do, not only because it tastes better but also because you control the ingredients and their freshness! Clew’s Alison show you how to!
Getting social
17/11/2015 by 2 Comments
When you move from one country to another without knowing a single soul, you have to make an effort to make new friends. It’s much easier for the working expat and your children as they immediately get colleagues and class mates.
Do You Think I’m Sexy?
10/11/2015 by 2 Comments
There I was at the kitchen table in my underwear and socks eating cheese and reading about six things men do that women find sexy. Six things, I thought to myself while waiting for the link to open. I can count that on one hand. The article was no doubt bathroom fodder, only I never […]
The linguistic je ne sais quoi
10/11/2015 by 1 Comment
There are so many things the French do better…isn’t it…? Perhaps not as many as they seemingly like to think… or as we seem to think that they like to think (well… one of the two). But sometimes yes, they do do things better. I won’t get into neither haute couture nor haute culture nor haute […]
Wanting what you don’t have
10/11/2015 by 1 Comment
Clew’s Miranda interviews creative expats, but she’s also a creative coach, with her own inspiring blog Create & Connect. Clew borrows from her blog: Very often when I meet with my awesome women friends, something odd happens. These women are all very different. All very unique. All very beautiful. All very intelligent. They are all […]
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