0The Netherlands (pronounced /ˈnɛðɚləndz/; Dutch: Nederland, pronounced [ˈneːdərlɑnt] ) is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located in North-West Europe. It is a parliamentary democratic constitutional monarchy.The Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to...
0This week I bring you a shot hot off the presses – from my current trip in Amsterdam. I felt like this picture captured quintessential Holland quite well; windmills, beautiful clouds, bicycles, and marshland. I...
0In 2005, I moved from Amsterdam to San Francisco. This year, was the second time I experienced the World Cup while living in the US and it was quite different from four years ago. Four...
0Wherever you are, whoever you’re with, it seems human nature to try and blend into your surroundings; perhaps it’s the innate survival-of-the-fittest kicking in. Regardless, sometimes as hard as you try, the color...
0As I enjoyed my cup of coffee this morning and skimmed the paper, I read that the historic center of Amsterdam is going to be added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July. This spiked...
0The Dutch team made its first appearance at the 2010 World Cup today. Thankfully, it won and the Dutch couldn’t be more excited.Dutch aren’t very patriotic people. Basically, displays of nationalism occur on Queen’s Day...
0I am writing this blog old-school style. Longhand, a ballpoint tucked between my thumb and index finger.Why? Oh, because it’s 23C (74F) degrees outside and it feels like legitimate summer weather. No kidding, I’m wearing...
0Continuing my tour of Dutch cities you’ve probably never heard about: I went to Delft in February. On second thought, maybe you have heard of Delft, what with all the blue and all.Either way, I...
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