Algamdulilah, the last day of 2020 is finally here, and what a year it's been! We've learned so much from you 2020, and you have shown us different ways of doing things! You have taught us what we need, and more importantly, what we don't need. You have shown us that tomorrow is not guaranteed... Continue Reading →
Holiday Season in France vs South Africa
I am writing this blog post as part of the linky for bloggers organized by the blog Expat in France. Feel free to check it out; you will find lots of useful advice about living in France, navigating the French red tape, and better understanding French culture. In South Africa, this time of the year... Continue Reading →
Life in Bahrain with La-eeqah
Have you ever wondered what life would be like in another country? Meet expat, La-eeqah Galant from Cape Town, South Africa currently living in Bahrain. In this #ExpatAdventure series interview, she gives us insights into living in a new country as well as teaching 5th Grade, English! La-eeqah Galant, a young Capetonian who took the... Continue Reading →
Some funny, weird & strange experiences in France…
This blog was inspired by a question posed in the "Os is Vannie Kaap..ma nou is os oorsee!" Facebook group some time back. Someone asked what the strange experiences we've encountered in the new country we live in were - the answers of others made me laugh because we've definitely experienced some here in France.... Continue Reading →
Life in Hong Kong with Raelene
Have you ever wondered what life would be like in another country? Meet expat, Raelene Clarke from Mthatha, Eastern Cape in South Africa currently living in Hong Kong with her family. In this #ExpatAdventure series interview, she gives us insights into living in Hong Kong, raising a family and starting a new business. Raelene Clarke,... Continue Reading →
Life in Strasbourg, France with Gaenor
Have you ever wondered what life would be like in another country? Meet expat, Gaenor du Plessis from KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, currently living in Strasbourg, France. In this #ExpatAdventure series interview, she gives us insights into living in France, some major adjustments to living in an apartment as well as getting around the city... Continue Reading →
Life in the UAE with Masnoena
Have you ever wondered what life would be like in another country? Meet expat, Masnoena Allie from Cape Town, South Africa, currently living in Dubai. In this #ExpatAdventure series interview, she talks about her experience in moving to a new country, what life is like as a foreigner, and her Ramadan experience in Dubai. SO,... Continue Reading →
Quick & easy chickpea curry
Cooking tutorial on how to make an easy, super quick chickpea curry. Why chickpeas? Well for one they are super rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber as well as a good source of plant-based protein and for two it has loads of health benefits such as regulating blood sugar and promoting a healthy heart. This recipe... Continue Reading →
Life in the UK with Kavisha
Have you ever wondered what life would be like in another country? Meet expat, Kavisha Pillay from South Africa, currently living in London. Here, she talks about her experience in moving to a new country with her husband, what life is like as a foreigner, and so much more! Kavisha is a product manager that... Continue Reading →
Life in Egypt with Wasfeeya
Have you ever wondered what life would be like in another country? Meet our next expat in the #ExpatAdventure series, Wasfeeya from Cape Town, South Africa, currently living in Egypt. She is a qualified online Qur’an teacher and hifdh mentor. She is passionate about psychology, marriage, and everything Qur’an-related and blogs regularly about it. Here... Continue Reading →
#COLLAB: First impressions last forever, or do they?
Written by Waseema from Our French Adventure
InFebruary 2019, we decided to drive from Strasbourg to Paris for our flight home to Cape Town. The kids were looking forward to the road trip, and we managed to squeeze in a few hours to see the Eiffel Tower before leaving.
I was so excited to see the Eiffel Tower; hubby visited Paris twice before, so he’d seen it before me, but I wanted to experience it all for myself – the city of love; the people, the atmosphere, the food, and just immerse in the ambiance of it all.
I always imagined visiting Paris and having my freshly baked croissant with coffee, wearing my red beret sitting in a café and experiencing it all, watching the locals — exactly how it is portrayed in the movies: all fancy schmancy.
The morning we left for Paris…
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Life in Saudi Arabia with Rushana
Have you ever wondered what life would be like in another country? Meet expat, Rushana from Cape Town, South Africa, currently living in Riyadh, better known as @expat_that_ on Instagram. She has traveled to several countries, and takes everyone along with her on her amazing adventures. In this interview, Rushana talks about her experience in moving to... Continue Reading →
Road tripping from East to West of France
Last week we drove for about 10hrs from Strasbourg via Paris to Saint Jean du Mont and as far as Noirmoutier - an island just off the coast of the Vendee department in western France. Below are snippets of our crazy adventure across France on a road that never ends with our four children. This... Continue Reading →
Life in Switzerland with Mawaddah
Have you ever wondered what life would be like in another country? Meet Mawaddah Isaacs from Cape Town - South Africa, currently living in Switzerland. In this interview, she talks about her experience in moving to a new country, what life is like as a new mother in a foreign country, and so much more!... Continue Reading →
Pardon my French…
Growing up in Cape Town, South Africa, we were taught English as our first language and Afrikaans as our second language in school. This was my norm and that of my children, so when we decided to move to France, everyone said the french language would be difficult for the children to grasp. We saw... Continue Reading →