I’m Lesley, an Aussie Expat living in Amsterdam after spending 3 years living in London as a base for my travels. Travel is my middle name.
My new life in Amsterdam pairs my love of travel with my love of adventure, planting myself in a foreign land where I do not (yet) speak the native language of Dutch – all for my Dutch boyfriend (aka ‘the Hunk’).
The Hunk and I met while staying at a hostel in Marrakech, Morocco. My friend and I were sitting at breakfast, and so too was the un-identified hunk and his friend. He looked up and said “Hi, my name is *Hunk*” and as he has a very Dutch name I thought “what did he say his name was?! Oh well, just go along with it, he’s cute!”
Sure enough, he must have also thought I was cute and we ended up at a group meal in the evening where we sat opposite each other sharing meals, essentially on our first date. So, after our first date in Morocco, it was a game of long-distance for 1.5 years before this gal grew the balls to start her life again in another new city!
Follow along as I explore new places (mostly in Europe) during my weekends, making sure I see everywhere in a short time and eat as much delicious local food that I can!
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“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list” – Susan Sontag
… It’s on my list too! 😊
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Tell me about it.. 😊
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Hi ! Happy to have found your blog! I love the layout, the style the content…everything! I’ve read some of your posts and I can’t wait to read more! I’m an expat and travel lover too so I’m definitely looking forward to following you 🙂
Lisa | http://www.fromdreamtoplan.net/
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Thankyou so much! I am looking forward to reading your blog too!
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My pleasure!
Oh thank you, so nice of you 🙂
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Hi, Glad I came across this blog. I have recently moved to the Netherlands from New Zealand. not speaking one word of dutch or having an idea of the lifestyle. I have a dutch passport so the move permanently interested me.
Glad to see that it is possible to feel at home in a foreign land! I will be sure to stay updated with your Journey!
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Thank you for reading, Marcel! I really enjoy living in the Netherlands and hope you do too!
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