Language & Culture
My favourite albums…and the best tracks on them
Recently, it feels like the roof of the world is falling in. With a new crisis rearing its head almost every other day, it’s tough
20. October 2022
Author: Katharine
Language & Culture
What is it like being bilingual?
Being bilingual creates a very specific mindset. People lucky enough to grow up speaking two (or more) languages will not know any other reality. Those
16. October 2022
At Home
Going back to Britain – the joys and frustrations of returning to the mother ship
If you have read some of my other work, you will know that I was born and grew up in Yorkshire in the UK but
13. October 2022
Language & Culture
German & Austrian German – fantastic words & phrases that everyone should know about
German (including Austrian German) is the unloved stepchild of the European language family. It isn’t as easy on the ear as French. There is none
8. October 2022
Sport & Health
I gave up alcohol 2 months ago – here’s how it’s going
I tried to ditch the booze several times before without success. A monster hangover in August was the tipping point – and finally I gave
4. October 2022
At Home
The Battle of Flamborough Head – American History in Yorkshire
The Battle Flamborough Head in 1779 was one of the first signs that the fledgling United States of America meant business on the world stage.
30. September 2022
Bits & Bobs
My 40th birthday – 40 thoughts upon reaching a big milestone
I celebrated my 40th birthday in April 2022. This is certainly a milestone birthday and it was bound to set off a flurry of different
22. September 2022
At Home
Rosehip syrup – a British wartime recipe
The days are getting shorter, there’s a chill in the morning and evening air: autumn is on our doorstep once more. Time to get out
18. September 2022
Bits & Bobs
The death of Queen Elizabeth II and the uniting power of ritual
Thousands of people are waiting in line on the streets of London to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state
16. September 2022
At Home
18 years living in Vienna…some thoughts on a very special anniversary
And just like that…I’ve been living in Vienna for 18 whole years! 18 years since I boarded at plane at Manchester airport, wondering nervously where
1. September 2022