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‘It’s a Challenge: The life and adventures of Alan Carter’ My book goal for 2023

An update on my goal to write a memoir about my late father, Alan Carter.
Getting comfortable at the High Tech Campus

Not long after I had arrived in Eindhoven in the Netherlands, I heard about a place…
Why I started a Facebook group for English speaking theatre in The Netherlands

I grew up wanting to be an actress. I loved films and theatre. My parents had…
Tuscany or bust: tales from a summer road-trip

My family has a tradition of a summer family holiday altogether. And when I say my…
Sorry, I’m English

My most repeated phrase of the last 18 months since living in the Netherlands, often felt…
Flags and ‘feestdagen’ – how the Dutch celebrate life

Every country has its calendar of celebrations, as well as its own customs to mark birthdays…
My book project – 1 year in

A year ago I decided to write a biography on my late Father. I had no…
The BBC and other things I miss about British culture

BBC Radio 2, new music, the West End and other things I miss from British popular…
Banking, Brexit and Oliebollen

Round-up of banking issues faced when British banks decided to close accounts to expats due to…
A Year of Gratitude

1 year in, I reflect back on how things have been since I arrived in the…