Being yourself when living abroad comes with intense personal-growth. The initial euphoria of moving abroad can morph into a brutal transition rife with frustration and loneliness. A few…
Ripe plantain, also known as matoke in Kenya and Uganda, is a favourite of mine. Whether baked, fried or in a stew, I love the versatility of this starchy food.…
Pyt med det! If you have lived in Denmark, you have probably heard or read this phrase somewhere. The word PYT was in 2018 voted as Danes favourite word. Yes,…
I recently had the privilege of becoming a board member of Time Angels. A skills-based volunteering platform to help Startups achieve their vital missions. Our first Angel board meeting was…
My mother’s selfless love and resilience helped me navigate through insurmountable obstacles. She was, and still, my greatest cheerleader. My mum’s greatest fear was that I would end up getting trapped in the hamster wheel of poverty and violence. She wanted me to break the cycle.
I am wandering distractedly through Flying Tiger, a cheap thrill Danish store, with my husband. We are hunting for treats. This summer is delightfully warm, and perfect for beach playdates.…
For this article, I will highlight my attitude hacks that make transitioning to living in Denmark, or abroad, more pleasant and homely. I was talking to this exchange student the…
On Saturday, I cheerfully announced to my family that I had signed us up for a potluck socialising event with Aarhus Spouse Community members, as part of my New Year’s…
Growing up my family didn’t have a lot of money, we had enough never to go hungry. I recall with great fondness the days my mum treated me to the…
I love baking banana bread for the simple fact that I get to rescue those overripe browning bananas, which nobody wants to eat. Baking banana bread is relatively simple and…
Winter is coming along with the vicious cycle of snot, coughs and fevers. I don’t like the sight of a thin stream of snot running down my son’s noses. …
It is a lazy cold Sunday Autumn morning. The boys have invaded my warm bed. The little ones are extra cuddly because their Daddy is away for a work weekend,…