
Voting when you live in The Netherlands
A few days ago I got to vote in The Netherlands. How come? As a European citizen I am allowed to vote in the municipal (local) elections of any country in the EU. Had…
A few days ago I got to vote in The Netherlands. How come? As a European citizen I am allowed to vote in the municipal (local) elections of any country in the EU. Had…
Let me start by putting things in context. We had been in The Netherlands for a few days when, one morning, I found myself driving my son to school. It was my first time…
Moving to the Netherlands? That’s fantastic news, most people love it. When I heard about our move here and started asking around, all I got was positive feedback. Almost 4 months in and I…
Here we go, we are moving! I’ve been waiting for this moment for a while now. I am ready! It’s just I no longer expected it to happen anytime soon. And bang, all of…
I have a bad feeling about this upcoming summer break. I fear I will come back just to learn this and that friend have left from one day to another without having a chance…
Letting go of the ties, embracing the future… Many people feel connected to their home country or home town. The intricacies of ties that keep a link alive can take various forms: a house you…
Not so long ago we had a strange experience at the bank. I was called in for a chat with my banker, it was very nice. She suggested my husband and I meet with the…
I discovered Delphine through her blog “Live from Rhode Island!”. Based on her style and the subjects she tackles on her blog I figured it would be interesting to have her on my interviewee’s…
I met Mary a couple of years ago and we quickly became friends. I appreciate her down to earth approach to life and love the fact she always gets my dry sense of humor!…
Family manager, now what’s that for a job? Is that even a real job? If you ever came across the below job offer, would you apply for it? And yet, without even taking any further…