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A wife and friend, with just the right blend of crazy, 4 countries in 11 years. Now living on the Greek island of Rhodes

Moving from Greece to Spain

Aug 3, 2020 | Expat Life | 13 Comments

We have exciting news, after 7 years on the Greek island of Rhodes we are on the move. On Monday August 3rd we are leaving on a ferry at 5pm from Rhodes harbour and heading for Spain. We will be travelling in a van with 3 cats, 2 dogs and as many of our personal...

Rhodes: responsible tourism and the rise of all-inclusives

Aug 2, 2019 | Greece, Opinion, places to stay in rhodes, Rhodes, travel | 12 Comments

Visiting Greece is a privilege so many enjoy today, with the rise in all-inclusive resorts on Rhodes can responsible tourism still exist?

Celebrating 6 Years on a Greek island

Jul 1, 2019 | Blog, Expat Life | 8 Comments

We have reached the 6 year point in our Greek island adventure. I can’t quite believe it’s been 6 years since we stepped off a plane with 3 cats in tow. Now here’s a chance to celebrate with us.

Veganuary food for thought

Jan 4, 2019 | Expat Life, vegan | 8 Comments

Veganuary. A different way of looking at the way we fuel our bodies and care for the world around us and how it’s given me vegan food for thought.

Thinking of Eleni

Dec 8, 2018 | Expat Life, Opinion | 12 Comments

Thinking of Eleni… The small island we live on was rocked recently by the violent death of a young woman. Her body was found on Fokia beach, the last small cove between Pefkos and Lindos.

Experience Greek Easter on Rhodes

Apr 4, 2018 | Expat Life, Greece, Rhodes, travel | 6 Comments

If you find yourself in Greece during Easter expect something a little different. There’s very little chocolate in the shops and hardly any bunnies at all.

Easter here is a serious religious event with a week of events all centred around the church.

I’m an expat I’ve got this

Mar 17, 2018 | Expat Life | 35 Comments

I’m an expat, I’ve got this, it’s what I do and what I enjoy. Being uncomfortable, not knowing where things are any how things work on a basic level is what makes me tick.

It’s all gone a bit Durrell – from Manchester to Rhodes

Mar 14, 2018 | Blog, Expat Life | 0 Comments

Everything has all gone a bit Durrell in recent months on the Facebook page, “Looking forward to a little bit of the ‘Durrell’ life” is what ‘S’ said when she volunteered to drop everything and come to the island. The first guest post from ‘S’ a wonderful friend who is house and pet sitting for us on the island of Rhodes.

Rhodes to Istanbul experience the journey

Mar 4, 2018 | Expat Life, travel, Turkey | 13 Comments

More than just a flight from Rhodes to Istanbul this is an experience and a journey. I’m going for 4 months leaving behind family and friends, pets and a home. I’m going to work and explore, enjoy the next few months and share them with you.

Christmas in a Greek village bakery

Dec 26, 2017 | Blog, Expat Life, Rhodes | 2 Comments

Christmas comes with many different traditions around the world and many of those involve food. This year we were invited into the village bakery Γλυκές Αναμνήσεις (Sweet Memories) to find out all about the local Greek traditions of Christmas.

Christmas on Rhodes – Elpida’s Ranch

Dec 17, 2017 | Expat Life, Rhodes, travel | 0 Comments

Christmas on Rhodes is very different to Christmas we’ve experienced anywhere else in the world. This year I’m going share daily images and a glimpse into what it’s like to be on a Greek island at Christmas.

Acts of kindness advent calendar

Nov 29, 2017 | Blog, Expat Life | 32 Comments

Last year I decided to do an acts of kindness advent calendar. This year I’m doing it again and there’s a free copy for you to download. Don’t get me wrong I love the chocolate ones but having lived in parts of the world where you can’t get advent calendars it’s good to do something a little different.