Our Summer Trip Misadventure
“Do you have any proof that you live in the Netherlands?” the border control guard asked as he looked down at me from his high desk. I was trying to board a Eurostar train...
Category: Britain and Back
Why do the English Say ‘Sorry’ so Much and What do They Really Mean?
In the long history of apologies, there is possibly no other nationality that has uttered the word ‘sorry’ more often than the English. We are well known for it. It’s something we can’t help...
Dutch Driving vs. English Motorway
Ever wondered what the challenges of driving a Dutch car on an English motorway might be? They are not what you might think.
A British Expat’s Reaction To Brexit
Well… f**k! Since I am a British Expat living in The Netherlands a few people have asked me my thoughts on the Brexit vote and that about sums it up. F**k! Brexit is a...
Things British Expats Miss: Food
Whenever a group of British expats get together the conversation always ends up leading to the same subject; what products and tasty treats do you miss from England? Everyone has at least one thing...
The Hema Comes to England
I should have seen this coming. It was obvious really. The Dutch store Hema has opened its doors in London and things will never be the same again! This might sound like an overreaction...
