Please take note this post contains affiliate links. The holidays are just around the corner, and that means it’s the gift-giving season. One of the things I love the most about traveling home to see my family is giving them Dutch-themed gifts. You can always give your family and friends another pair of socks, but […]
One of the Things I Miss the Most as an Immigrant in the Netherlands
Recently someone commented on one of my videos that I’m not an immigrant because I’m from the west. A lot of internationals use the terms immigrant and expat interchangeably; me included sometimes. But the reality is, I came here for love, did all the inburgeringsexamen, and own a business registered with the Dutch chamber of […]
There’s No Use Living Your Life Wondering, “What If?”
You are probably familiar with the expression, “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” You may have grown up hearing something similar, if not that exact expression. I’m a big believer in what this expression means. In my opinion, it is never too late to learn something new. You never know what’s going to happen […]
How to Advocate for Yourself When Dutch Doctors Won’t Take You Seriously
Navigating through any healthcare system unfamiliar to you is challenging. But navigating through a system that considers “paracetamol” a cure-all is so much harder. If you love the Dutch healthcare system and think it is perfect, then this blog post isn’t for you. However, if you’ve had issues getting the doctor(s) to take you seriously, […]
Do Not Underestimate The Importance Of Speaking Many Languages
I may have been born and raised in the USA, but I grew up bilingual. Both my parents are Jewish immigrants to the USA from the former Soviet Union. I’ve often heard from immigrants/expats in the Netherlands that they are told not to speak with their children in their native language because it’ll confuse them. […]
10 Things You Need To Know Before You Start Working For Yourself
Please take note this post contains affiliate links. Being your own boss is so romanticized on social media, it is insane. Do I love working for myself as a freelance writer and editor? Absolutely! Is freelancing for everyone? Absolutely not! There are so many reasons why working as an employee is better than working for […]
Thinking of Traveling to Portugal? Consider Porto Instead of Lisbon
Please note that this blog post contains affiliate links. Most people who travel to Portugal go to Lisbon. This makes a lot of sense. Lisbon is the capital and the most populated city in Portugal. In my opinion, Lisbon is overrated and should be skipped. This comes from someone who grew up in a small […]
8 Less Talked About Reasons the Netherlands Is a Great Place to Live
Whenever I see anyone post on social media about why they love the Netherlands, it’s always about the same things. They love the public transport, cycling culture, vakantie geld, affordable flowers, good education, safety, and such. But there are so many other reasons why the Netherlands is a great place to live that people don’t […]
Soak Up the Last Bits of Summer by Boating in the Biesbosch
Please take note this post contains affiliate links. Can you believe it’s already August? This summer has passed by so quickly! Summer is all about enjoying the hot weather, soaking up the sun, and enjoying the outdoors. The Netherlands has had some spectacular weather this warm season. If you live here, you know what’s coming […]
Financial Health Doesn’t Happen Overnight, but It Can Be Achieved
Please take note this blog post contains affiliate links. Anyone who knows or follows me on social media knows I’m a fanatic about personal finance. Growing up in an extremely poor home, then living with upper-middle-class foster parents, living on my own with very low pay, and now living comfortably on a two-person salary has […]