The Dutch Ticket Inspector and the Accidental Bribe
Like most people, I sometimes forget things. It’s not intentional. It just happens. It might be an important bit of information that has to be remembered, an object that must not be forgotten or...
Author: Stuart
An Open Letter To Radio 10
Dear Radio 10, I need to ask for your help with something… Something life-altering important. I need you to help me solve a mystery. The other night I was driving home in my car...
10 Things to Do During a Dutch Heatwave
Every Dutch summer is the same. At first, it seems like there will be no summer at all. The weather is terrible. It rains. It’s cold. It’s cloudy. It rains some more. Then suddenly...
The Quest For Dutch Nationality
Technically I have been lying to you all for a very long time. Theoretically I have taken your trust and misused it. I claim that I have been living in The Netherlands since 2001...
Cycle Like The Dutch – Navigating Amsterdam
If Amsterdam was ever overrun by hostile forces, evil doers or ill wishers the inhabitants of the city would be able to rest easy in the knowledge that these invaders would not make much...
100 Expat Tips For Being Happy In Holland
1) Hug a tall Dutch person. 2) Embrace the language mistakes. 3) Say the word gezellig as much as possible. 4) Go to gay pride parade even if you are not gay. 5) Visit...
