Tag Archives: dutch

Living In Holland vs UK

So I have been promising this for a while. A post about Holland and why I decided to leave after 6 months. I intentionally left some time to reflect on the experience and also to allow my grey matter to … Continue reading

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Cute Cats? How About A Tiny Hippo!

You can tell I am procrastinating instead of writing that blog post I promised ages ago about what it’s like to live in Holland. Today I have stumbled upon some cuteness I just had to share. It’s not a cat … Continue reading

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Dutch Erwten Soup Recipe

I am a big soup fan. A bowl of well made, hearty, healthy soup always makes me happy. During my recent Dutch escape, I discovered erwten soup which was immediately added to my fave soups list. Perfect for chilli days, … Continue reading

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Let’s Call It A Life Experiment

I am staying with an Airbnb host for the first time. I am quite excited about it. My host is a lovely interesting woman, and overall I did enjoy the stay. Where am I? In London, the one and the … Continue reading

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Dutch Geometry & Dinosaur Dreams

This week I have been a bit on fire art wise. Despite having no drawing or graphic skills whatsoever, I became possessed with drawing a night view from my window – the geometry of Dutch roofs does this to people. … Continue reading

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Something Big & Beautiful

Today is a bit messed up. Uncertainty is continuing. Decisions required are getting bigger. Costs mounting. And worst of all, my partner in crime – husband, can’t make up his mind about what he wants to do *BIG SIGH* One … Continue reading

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Dose Of Morning Motivation

Fail. A lot. Get rejected. Daily. Smile. Shake it off. The cycle continues. Keep the energy vibrations going. You are dead to the Universe if you stop moving.

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Food. Food. And Food.

What are you guys all doing today? How is your weekend? Mine is slow and lazy, just how I like it 🙂 Before I migrate to the sofa and assume horizontal position, a quick hi and post. I’ve discovered Cookening, … Continue reading

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Amsterdam For Tourists: What’s Legal? (via CNN)

It’s interesting how once you get interested in something or something becomes relevant to you, you seem to notice it and information on it everywhere, isn’t it? Selective perception it’s called I believe. I am noticing more information on Holland … Continue reading

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Lose Yourself To Find Yourself

Today, other than wishing you a wonderful, happy weekend, I want to leave you with 2 thoughts. As you may know, I have moved countries and am looking for a job in a new country, which language I do not … Continue reading

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Dutch Food – The Basics, And Yes, The Herring

Get educated on the basics of Dutch national food from the very helpful Expat Support, or look at the photo of Dutch guys eating herring and have a good weekend 🙂

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Dutch Food – Filet Americain

I am not sure why this rather intriguing paste like looking thing is called this way. But it is essentially raw minced beef. As Expat Support educated me (I had to ask!), most Dutch people eat it spread on toast or … Continue reading

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Lifehacking – Shake It, Baby!

Unless you are a tech genius (in which case respect! and please do not read on), you probably pulled your hair out not once when accidentally deleting something important or replacing it by pasting in the Notes, Mail or any … Continue reading

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Happy Blossoms

In the village I live people seem to obsess about 3 things – cleanliness, windows decor and flowers. Everyone here has lots of flowers in their gardens. And because their gardens are open (facing the street, no doors), the flowers … Continue reading

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Piece Of (Dutch) Cake

I firmly believe that nothing can cheer up a person better than a cake 🙂  And as I am in Holland at the moment, it makes sense that the cake is Dutch. Don’t worry, I am the worst cook ever, … Continue reading

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