Would you believe it if I told you that I never celebrated Christmas growing up? A lot of people I meet don’t believe it, but it’s the truth. I grew up in an ultra-orthodox Jewish family where all such holidays were not celebrated. Not a single Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, or most legal holidays were commemorated. […]
10 Gifts to Buy Your Favorite Humans This Holiday Season
The holidays are fast approaching, and that means many of us will be exchanging gifts. Sometimes it can be pretty hard to figure out what to buy for the people that you love. You may have even spent hours or days looking for a gift but still haven’t found one. Luckily for you, I understand […]
5 Things You Should Do Sooner Rather Than Later When Moving to the Netherlands
Moving to any new country can be extremely difficult. Even moving to a new city can be hard. As someone who moved to the Netherlands several years ago from the USA, here are a few things I wish I did right away instead of procrastinating. These things are much more important than I initially thought. […]
What Really Is Friendship, and Why Do the Dutch Do It So Well?
Friendship is one of those things that most of us cannot live without no matter what we tell ourselves. Humans are like animals, they travel in groups, or in pairs. If we don’t spend time with people and don’t get any affection, the majority of us will end up feeling depressed. One of the hardest […]