I feel like all of the famous Dutch places like Kinderdijk, Amsterdam, Keukenhof, and Giethoorn are amazing, but there are tons of tourists there all the time. Don’t get me wrong; they are fantastic places to see and definitely worth it. But I want to see more unique places in the Netherlands when I have […]
Better Than My Grandma’s Apple Cake
Many cultures have their own version of apple cake. Growing up, apple cake was made up of a total of seven ingredients. The cake was good. But now that I’ve tried many other types of apple cake, I realize that the apple cake that my grandma made lacked depth. If she makes it, I’ll still […]
Amazing Photographers Who Are Also Foreigners Living In The Netherlands
Most people will hire a photographer at one point or another in their life. A good photographer will take amazing photos of your family gatherings such as weddings, birthday parties, anniversary parties, engagement photos, and more. Companies hire photographers to photograph their staff, social media content, conferences, products, and much more. The thing is, every […]
5 Important Lessons I Learned After a Year of Freelancing in the Netherlands
Freelancing was something I never thought I would do as my primary job. Over the years, I have taken various projects here and there, but maybe a few projects every few months, if that. But sometimes, life gives you a choice about your future, and you must make a monumental decision. That’s what happened to […]
If Croatia Isn’t On Your Bucket List, You’re Missing Out!
Please note that this blog post contains affiliate links. Croatia was one place that had been on my bucket list for a very very long time. I’d heard about and seen photos and videos of its beauty, but never managed to go until now. My sister Chaya and I took a 10-day trip together to […]
You’ll Want To Eat These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
I’m not a huge raisin fan, but in cookies, I’ll eat them. Instead of following the recipe exactly, I also added some chunks of chocolate and changed some other things. These cookies were so scrumptious! My partner took them to work and not a single one was left. So here’s the recipe so you can […]
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Dutch Immigration Exams
If you live in the Netherlands and plan to stay here, you’re probably going to have to take the inburgering (immigration) exams. Whether or not you have to take them depends on your visa, country of origin, and more. You can find more info about the rules on the government immigration website. As an American who […]
9 Pros and Cons of Freelancing in the Netherlands
Almost a year ago, I became a freelancer in the Netherlands. The common term is a ZZP’er. I have learned a lot about working for myself as a writer and editor. Some things have been amazing, and some have been challenging. If you’re interested in working for yourself, here are some of the pros and […]
Dutch Is a Very Hard Language to Learn but Not for the Reasons You Think
Dutch is one of those quirky languages that some people often confuse. Whenever I tell people that I live in the Netherlands, I often get strange questions. People from outside of Europe ask how my German or Danish is going. Or sometimes people don’t even know what language is spoken in the Netherlands. I get […]
8 Items You Should Buy When Moving to the Netherlands
Please take note that this blog post may contain affiliate links. Moving away from the place you’ve known your whole life or for years is very hard. This is especially true when moving to a country where it’s always raining, and making friends isn’t always the easiest. But there are ways to feel a little […]