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 next to nothing about Amsterdam and Holland. So, almost everything I learned about the Netherlands…
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 I know most of you don’t share that love for the gloomy weather. Getting through…
If you’re looking for a job, the first step is to update your CV and cover letter so they are curated for the job you’re applying for. But if you already did that and applied for the job, how can you increase your chances of scoring an interview and, eventually, the job? As someone who creates CVs and cover letters for a living, I get plenty of people asking why…
If you’ve ever moved to a new country, you understand how challenging it can be. Not only do you have to learn a new language and all about a new culture, but you’ll also have to relearn how to do basic things like how to shop for groceries and get to work. But you know what’s even worse than that? Navigating all the hate, negativity, and hurdles the local people…
Looking for a job anywhere, let alone in a foreign country, can be a tedious process. Luckily for you, there are many jobs available in the Netherlands right now. A lot of companies really need employees right now, so that means you have a lot of choices. The downside is that the process can be very long since it doesn’t seem like hiring is many companies’ priority despite them making…
No matter where you live or move, there will always be good and bad things about that place. No country is a utopia. The most important thing is to weigh the pros and cons to decide whether that place is the best option for you. I moved to the Netherlands for love 4 ½ years ago, and that decision wasn’t made easily. My first year and a half here was…
Please take note that this post contains affiliate links. Ahh summer, the time when the sun shines, the terraces are full, and people take long vacations. It’s a wonderful time of year, except for that one annoying thing: no air conditioning. You walk into a shop or restaurant, and instead of being blasted with cold air, you walk into a sauna. How wonderful! If you’re from a country where most…
Someone recently asked me if I miss living in the USA. My answer was, “no, I don’t.” I don’t miss living in a country where work and money come first and wellbeing is an afterthought. But I definitely do miss some things about the USA. This doesn’t mean I don’t love my life in the Netherlands; I do. I feel so much more at peace and happier living here. But…
Please take note that this post contains affiliate links. My partner and I always try to take turns choosing where to travel next when planning a trip. This time it was my partner’s turn. And he chose Scotland. I wanted to go to Iceland to see the northern lights. So off we went. I honestly didn’t expect to love Scotland as much as I did. But once we left Edinburgh,…
Please take note that this post contains affiliate links. One of the many upsides of living in the Netherlands is the ability to travel to so many countries so easily. My partner and I have taken road trips to Germany, France, and even Portugal and Slovakia. I love how accessible traveling is here. When looking for a hotel, I usually prefer the more rustic ones over the generic ones. I…
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