Category: Life in Holland
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What it’s like to be an expat
Today 12 months ago I moved abroad, but it honestly can be 12 years or 12 days. Time has passed so fast but is has been really stressful and good all at once. Somedays I reflect back on how stressful this was for me, but then again I realize how much I learned through this journey. There…
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2016 review
What a year 2016 was! Before I start with the 2016 review, I first want to wish you, from the bottom of my heart, a wonderful and happy 2017. May all your dreams come true in 2017 and may it be filled with people you love. 2016 was different in many ways. Despite the challenges…
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My first Christmas Abroad
My first Christmas abroad. My first winter Christmas, ever. My first Christmas without my family. I am a nostalgic person. Christmas time makes me believe in fantasy, like a kid. It feels weird to be abroad this Christmas. For me, this is exciting to have my first winter Christmas. But it also feels different knowing that…
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Texel island
Texel Island (pronounced ‘Tessel’) is the largest of the Wadden Islands. White-sand beaches, Sun-dappled countryside and White fluffy sheep everywhere. For a small island Texel certainly packs a punch. It didn’t take long for me to fall in love with this beautiful island. There are only four important step to take when you are in Texel. Step 1 Rent a bike Step…
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Keukenhof Tulip Garden
The famous Tullip Garden is known as Keukenhof literally meaning “Kitchengarden”. There are more than 7 million bulbs in bloom every spring, with a total of 800 varities of tulips. This is one of the world’s most spectacular planned gardens. This park in Lisse, showcases seven million blooming bulbs on its grounds and countless other floral displays.…