Now that it’s over, it’s time to tell you what I really did in Leeds

I’ve had it in mind all year, and now that I’ve actually left Leeds, it’s time to tell you what I actually studied in Leeds during my past year. I’ve mentioned it before, my course at Leeds Metropolitan University (one of the larger UK universities with approx. 50,000 students) is called International Business with “Master [...]

100km van Ieper – or how to best avoid blisters

As indicated already, this is about walking a loooong way somewhere in Belgium. In order to provide you with some insights about the background why we went there, the reason for that walk, with what intentions, I simply stole one of the Leeds Met Walking Club Committee member’s entry on the university homepage and will [...]

Where have I been – part II

I know that I’ve neglected this blog – and by that you, the ones who read it – quite a lot lately. Probably have been too busy with studying and with trips onto the Continent. But again I want to use the chance to provide you with a brief summary about my past weeks, months [...]

A week of hiking

Hiking, certainly one of my more favourite hobbies. However, I’ve been kind of inactive in 2008 so far. A few little hikes, but nothing serious. Until a bit more than week ago – when things re-started properly again (and hopefully remain at that level) with some very rewarding hikes. Lake District National Park (northwestern area): [...]

Where have I been?

Some of you might have asked yourself whether I’m still alive. Believe it or not, yes, I am. All’s good, it just seems that I lacked some creativity and time to provide you with some news and tales on my Blog. In order to give you a chance to catch up with what I’ve been [...]

Earthquake in Leeds

Last night, I experienced something new in my life – an earthquake! It was by far less exciting than one would imagine – but still, I was a little relieved when I heard/read the news this morning which proved that I’m not crazy yet. Actually, while I was updating this blog and photos last night, [...]

University Challenge

Introduction: the following is a report about the so-called “University challenge” organised by Leeds Metropolitan University (“Leeds Met” – my university) and University of Leeds students as part of the “RAG week” (students fundraise for charity; more details at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rag_Week). A team of seven members of Leeds Met Walking Club took part as one of [...]

Bus Sunday

Let me describe you the last day of a four day visit to London (I went there towards the end of the first week of my second semester together with Gwyneth for whom the exchange semester in Leeds has come to an end and who flew back home to the Netherlands from the UK capital; [...]

Tour de Great Britain

Great Britain was calling! Having finished my semester 1 examinations in mid January and still some time left before the second semester started offered the perfect opportunity for some travelling, one of my favourite activities (would you have guessed?!?). And what would be more obvious than starting right in front of the own doorstep? That’s [...]

Shed Seven – or the best way how to become deaf

It’s been a while since I’ve last visited a proper live concert – and the performances now and then could not have been more diverse. Norah Jones at Madison Square Garden in New York City in April on the one hand – and that what I got to experience two days ago in Leeds on [...]