Throwback Thursday:Looking in at La Spezia’s Museums
At the end of 2013 I was in La Spezia for New Years with my husband’s family and my mum. This is obviously not the ideal time to visit La […]
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Throwback Thursday: Motorbiking through the Mountains
When I am not travelling sometimes I get nostalgic about places I’ve been. I look through old photos. I reread old posts. In honour of #ThrowbackThursday, I thought it would […]
Savoury Sightseeing
Since we just got back from a big holiday, we won’t be going anywhere exotic any time soon. However, it gives me a chance to explore Brussels more. A good […]
What happens when you give a 2 year old a camera
Since my daughter always wanted to play with my big DSLR camera and always wanted to see photos on my phone, I decided it was maybe time that she try […]
New Decade, New Look
When I started my blog just under 10 years ago, it was on a site called Fuzzy Travel and it was meant just to be for a summer working and […]
Should You Write Your Presentation Word for Word or Only Write Out the Main Points?
I have debated this question with colleagues and friends who are interested in public speaking. For me, the answer comes down to two things: type of presentation and personal preference. […]
Six Universal Emotions That Cut Across Language Barriers
In order to truly connect with your audience, you need to empathise with your audience. You need to understand how the audience feels. Your key message needs to convey the […]
How Dr Seuss can improve your English pronunciation
One of the most difficult parts of a foreign language to truly master is pronunciation. This is no different in English. Having good pronunciation in a presentation is essential to […]