My fiancé proposed to me about a year ago, and that began a whirlwind of things to do. The proposal was so romantic and thoughtful. He surprised me by hiring a photographer and proposing in the tulip and flower fields. Of course, I am super excited and looking forward to getting married this year. But […]
I Definitely Don’t Take These Things for Granted Living in the Netherlands
When you grow up and live somewhere your entire life, it’s easy to feel like everything is just normal. Meaning you tend to take the good things for granted because they are just a part of life. But, as an immigrant in the Netherlands, I see things from a different perspective. This is because I […]
6 Things I No Longer Do as an American Living in the Netherlands
After living in the Netherlands for a bit over five years, I’ve dropped some “American” habits. Whether you think they are good or bad habits is your opinion. I just see it as adapting to local life and also, probably just getting older. I’m not going to talk about the typical things like not driving […]
I’m So Excited to Announce the Scribble a Dream Podcast!
After months of learning how to record and edit and then actually recording, editing, and scheduling, I am so excited to finally announce the Scribble a Dream podcast! Every Wednesday, I’ll bring on a new guest to talk about life in smaller Dutch cities and towns. I feel like there is so much content about […]
There’s One More Thing You Must Do Before Going On Kerstvakantie
Please note this blog post contains affiliate links. Many of us are about to put down our laptops, ditch our work clothes, and settle down on the couch to catch up on our favorite movies and shows. But before this year ends, there is something we all should do. It’s time to choose the best […]
How to Land a Job In A Foreign Country Even if You Don’t Speak the Local Language Yet
One of the first things many people think about before moving abroad is how to land a job even though they don’t speak the local language yet. Before my boss agreed to let me work remotely from the Netherlands, I wondered the same thing. I’m glad that I could work remotely then and now have […]
Looking for Ideas for Your Next Vacation? How About a Road Trip to the Balkans?
Please note that this blog post contains affiliate links. Before going on vacation, most people plan where they will be going and what they want to see. My partner and I are the opposite. We usually have no plan and do little research beforehand besides visa requirements and such. In March, we took a short […]
What I Wish I Would Have Done When I First Moved to the Netherlands
I’m going to totally out myself here. I never heard of the Netherlands when I met my Dutch partner. I only heard of Amsterdam and Holland. And I had no idea that Amsterdam was a city in the province of North Holland in the country of the Netherlands. And to be totally honest, I knew […]
Check Out These Workshops If You’re Looking For Something to Do in the Netherlands
Taking workshops is one of the best ways to learn about a culture and connect with others, in my opinion. Since moving to the Netherlands almost five years ago, I’ve taken a handful of workshops. I’ve also taken workshops in other countries as well. Most of them have been fun, informative, and well worth the […]
How to Get Through the Upcoming Gloomy Months
This post contains affiliate links. The one thing that Dutch people and foreigners can agree on is their detest for the Dutch weather, most of the year anyway. Summer is coming to a close, and that means lots of rain and sunless days are coming our way. I personally love the fall and winter, but […]