Two Day Amsterdam Itinerary If you’re looking for what to do during two days in Amsterdam, look no further. This local (well, technically I…
Is Holland a country? & other questions you’ve been too afraid to ask
Is Holland a country? There are some questions that just seem to repeat themselves: why is the sky blue? what is the meaning of…
Wadlopen in the Netherlands: A walk across parted seas
Mud Walking in the Netherlands Early on when I moved to the Netherlands, I read a New York Times article about wadlopen, or mud walking in…
Europe’s 5 Best Christmas Markets: Travel bloggers tell all
The dark streets are lit by cozy lights, trees are up in all the windows, and the smell of gluhwein is in the air…
Are you a “fake” American? American Stereotypes & Expat Culture Shock
What are American stereotypes? and which American stereotypes are true? Read on, friend. And just a warning: don’t call me a fake American. No…
The immigration test I had to take as an American in Holland : Expat Culture Shock
How soon should you visit your neighbor after they have a baby?, the question asked. Possible answers: a. the next day b. the next week…
No Open Road : You’d be surprised what gives an expat culture shock
What are the differences between the US and the Netherlands? What is it like to have expat culture shock? Read on, friend. No time…
Amsterdam Travel Tips: From a quasi local!
Living in Amsterdam, I get a lot of questions from friends of friends about where to go, and what to do while in Amsterdam.…
