Herstmonceux Castle

by ladyandtherose // 31 May 2018 // 2 Comments

In my last post on Hever Castle, I mentioned Herstmonceux Castle and its founder’s connection to Hever Castle. Today I am finally introducing my readers to this castle which has a special place in my heart. Ten years ago, I... Continue reading →

Moving to and Living in London On a Budget

by ladyandtherose // 8 April 2016 // No Comments

Today marks my 6th month anniversary in London, England! Additional comments added in dark blue. Moving to London Prior to moving to London, I found the blog posts on moving to the UK on Alyssa Writes extremely helpful, particularly regarding the Youth... Continue reading →

My Observations & Tips on Paris

by ladyandtherose // 20 January 2016 // No Comments

Paris is not always a good idea. One year ago today, I arrived in Paris, thinking I would spend a year in the City of Light to become fluent in French. I was to attend CCFS (part of Sorbonne University) as a... Continue reading →

Munich Goes Green for St Paddy’s

by ladyandtherose // 17 March 2015 // No Comments

Shortly after half past 6 in the evening, the green lights illuminated the Neues Rathaus to cheers from the ‘flash mob’ crowd gathering at Marienplatz in München. This was supposedly the first time the New Town Hall had been lit... Continue reading →

Top 10 Food & Beverage I’ve Missed From Bavaria

by ladyandtherose // 27 February 2015 // 6 Comments

I’ve been in Munich for just over three weeks now and I’ve been wanting to post on the top 10 food and beverage I’ve missed from Germany (but mostly from Bavaria since I’m here now)! Apfelschorle – I can’t tell you... Continue reading →

The Duke of Edinburgh Award

by ladyandtherose // 19 July 2013 // No Comments

7 years ago, I had the opportunity to join the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme at my university. I had heard about it once before when I was in HS but was afraid it was too late for me. I was... Continue reading →

The Benefits of having a Tangerine Account

by ladyandtherose // 5 December 2012 // No Comments

As Christmas and other holidays are fast approaching, I would like to give you another little gift: a $50 bonus when you open a new Tangerine bank account! I’ve been saving with Tangerine since June 2012. Since then, I’ve lived... Continue reading →

Things I learned in Germany

by ladyandtherose // 14 November 2012 // No Comments

I spent altogether 2 years (less than 12 months each time, however) in Germany, first in Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg and then in Muenchen, Bayern. My German Professor from my uni in Canada just shared this on her Facebook today and it brought... Continue reading →

New Canadian Passports (available in 2013)

by ladyandtherose // 26 October 2012 // 3 Comments

New Canadian Passports (available in 2013) Such a pity I had no choice but to renew my passport this spring 2012. These new Canadian passports will be available by 2013. What’s new: Computer chip 95 countries are already using this.... Continue reading →

Happy Double Ten Day: Taiwan’s ‘Birthday’

by ladyandtherose // 10 October 2012 // No Comments

Today is Double Ten Day or “Taiwan’s birthday”. Taiwan, or the Republic of China, turned 101 this year. As usual, the day was marked with festivities and fireworks. At least that is what I’ve read on the news. In the... Continue reading →

Tips for Newcomers to Vancouver, Canada

by ladyandtherose // 1 October 2012 // No Comments

Welcome to Vancouver! This is a multicultural and multilingual city, filled with more and more interesting glass buildings and delicious international cuisine. The latter is especially important as you will no doubt be spending most of your evenings dining out... Continue reading →

15 years since Hong Kong was returned to China

by ladyandtherose // 30 June 2012 // No Comments

My family and I moved to Hong Kong in 1992 (work opportunities I think?). We lived in a city full of expats, mostly from the UK, and Hong Kong locals. During the 4 years I’d lived there, I never had... Continue reading →

‘Where are you from?’ – The Dreaded Question for TCKs

by ladyandtherose // 5 April 2011 // No Comments

Where do you come from? How often I have been asked that since childhood. As a child (i.e. until I turned 15 and spent more time in my homeland, Canada), it was a question I had NO idea how to... Continue reading →