Sinterklaas vs Santa – Eight Humorous Differences
November and December can be a very confusing time of year for expats in The Netherlands, especially for those who have never heard the name Sinterklaas or seen a Zwarte Piet before. Who is...
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The Fresh Expat of Holland
Now this is a story all about how,
My life got flipped turned upside down,
And I’d like to take a minute, just sit right there,
I’ll tell you how I became an expat in a place called Holl-and.
Dutch Emergency Siren Test – First Monday of the Month
Did a terrifying wailing siren just disturb your peaceful Monday morning? Was everyone else around you strangely calm during it? Did it suddenly stop with no explanation? Was it the first Monday of the...
The Dutch Drop Ice Cream Taste Test Experience
“I’m not sure ice cream is supposed to be this colour,” I commented to my wife as I held the completely matte black ice cream by its little wooden stick. “Yeah. It is a...
