I am still feeling very nostalgic about our time in the land of Frost and Fire last year, so I decided to share some more Icelandic magic with you all. As part of my usual pre-holiday prep I bought my Lonely Planet guide and found a really nifty little book about all things Icelandic. That is the little treasure I have chosen for you all … Continue reading The Little Book of Icelandic by Alda Sigmundsdottir
Has it really already been a year since we went to Iceland?! Time really flies doesn’t it. It was an truly amazing trip and I can’t wait to go back and explore some more. Recently I have been looking back through all the old photos and reminiscing about the whole experience. This inspired me to write about things we did so you can get some ideas for … Continue reading I Heart Reykjavik Walking Tour Review
Back in August I was lucky enough to have access to a Baselang trial and I wanted to share my thoughts with you. This review is based solely on my experience of using the service and is not affiliated or influenced by Baselang. Just a language learner sharing his thoughts to help others progress with their own learning. Let’s get to it! Quick Summary Provider … Continue reading Baselang Review
As you will undoubtedly know by now, I am a self confessed language lover and word nerd. Anytime I see a book relating to languages I can’t resist it. This has resulted in the rule that I am no longer allowed to buy any more books until I finish all the ones I already own. Much to my fiancèe’s horror I rarely keep to this … Continue reading Lost in Translation by Ella Frances Sanders
It’s time once again, to venture into the From Pillar to Posts library (all two bookcases of it) and choose a new book to tell you all about. As with my other reviews (see here, here or go to the “Shelfie” category on the right hand side of the page) there will be no star ratings, just honest thoughts about why I love the book … Continue reading Harry Potter e La Pietra Filosofale by J K Rowling
Wow! I can’t believe how quickly this week has gone. It is almost Saturday again which means it is time to pull another book of my shelf and tell you all about it. As with my first book review (see here) I will be giving you a general summary of the book and my thoughts, so you can decide whether you want to add it … Continue reading The Choice of Words by V H Collins
After recently buying a second bookcase, to accommodate my ever expanding book collection, I thought it was about time to share some of it with you. My current horde ranges from language books and travel guides to cookbooks and comics. Each week I am going to pull a book off the shelf and tell you all about it. This won’t be a standard review though. … Continue reading Lingo by Gaston Dorren
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