Thursday, 31 August 2017

Drinking wine

Posted by Anne Canaveera on Thursday, August 31, 2017 in cultural differences, wine

Rosé, that's my kind of wine! A few years ago, we invited a couple of friends (she's Irish and he's American) for dinner. It wasn't anything fancy really, just finger food and some drinks. As soon as they arrived, the husband started apologising. He told me they were a bit stressed...

6 tips for a smooth airport experience

Posted by Anne Canaveera on Friday, August 25, 2017 in expat life, travel

We're finally back from our holidays (where I got to see the beach by the way!) after some misadventure at the airport. This eventful experience made me reflect on everything that happened to my and my husband while flying out over the years. So here are some "tips" for a smooth airport experience... Don't...

The "holiday"

Posted by Anne Canaveera on Friday, August 11, 2017 in expat life

Will I have time to even see that beach?? For a start, I just want to give an update on my "childcare nightmare" situation. We have finally found a solution and just in time before flying home for the holidays. In the end the kids will take the bus in the morning and they will stay at the creche...

Another year, another childcare nightmare

Posted by Anne Canaveera on Monday, August 07, 2017 in expat life, parenting

And here I thought our childcare problems were over... Last year our childminder let us down but we found a creche who could take the kids before and after school, provide meals and even help with homework. On top of that we were not paying them during school holidays if the kids weren't attending,...