The big problem about counting down to vacations is that the speed of the countdown is linked to the amount of things you have to do before you go.  Therefore, if you have nothing to do the speed of the countdown is very slow.  If, however, you are in my position and have ‘a lot’ [...]

Tonight is the last night of my Dutch language classes and I have to say, I am relieved.  At first I was apprehensive about taking a new language, but as I am staying as a guest of another country I decided to just get on with it.  Unfortunately, the classes have been taught at a very [...]