In The City
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Ah, Amsterdam. The city of canals, bicycles, Paracetamol, cheese sandwiches and the whiff of dope from tourists in the centre. If I could have a little advice session with my pre-Amsterdam self, I’d grab a coffee and stroopwafel, sit myself down, and share some important tips. Because let’s face it – moving to a new country is exciting, but it…
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It feels like the word “gezellig” was made for winter in the Netherlands. There’s no direct English translation for it – it mostly means cosy/warm/pleasant/convivial. For the Ted Lasso fans,… Read More
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I think three seasons have passed since I last posted here. I could blame a shortage of time or that I hate posting pics of myself these days (I really… Read More
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No, it was not a new year’s resolution to start blogging again, but since I’ve found a little bit of my writing-outside-of-work mojo again, here I am (it’s a relief… Read More
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There was a small chance that my new year’s post was going to be written in 2024, if my recent blogging habits are anything to go by. But here I… Read More
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October was an ambitious and big month. I started a new job, ran the Amsterdam Marathon and celebrated my son’s barmitzvah, with our close family from around the world. It… Read More
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There’s a common Dutch saying: “April doet wat hij wil”, which I first heard last year in spring when it snowed over the Easter weekend. It basically means that the… Read More
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