by There are over a thousand museums in the Netherlands across the length and breadth of the country. The themes of the museums vary as much as the size. Many famous museums are located in the country’s capital city of Amsterdam, such as the Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House. However, if you […]
10 Fun Facts About the Achterhoek in the Netherlands
by The Achterhoek is an area in the most easterly part of the Netherlands stretching between Arnhem and Nijmegen, in the province of Gelderland. It is also one of the most beautiful parts of the Netherlands, known for its abundant nature, rural landscape, and picturesque villages. Best of all it’s my home. And all this […]
The Impact of Culture on Our Sensitive Boys
by Sensitive boys have a hard time in some cultures. What is acceptable male behavior in one culture is not necessarily acceptable in another. How do different cultures impact our highly sensitive boys? Raising Highly Sensitive Boys I am a highly sensitive mother raising three highly sensitive sons in the Netherlands. I first heard the […]
5 Reasons To Travel to the Netherlands With Kids
by There’s much more to the Netherlands than the stereotypical images that spring to mind. The Netherlands may be a small country but it is surprisingly versatile, diverse and incredibly child-friendly. Here are five reasons why you should travel to the Netherlands with kids. 1. Animal Parks, Museums and Castles Galore The Netherlands has its […]
Football, Children, and Culture: Not Just a Game
by My Dutch children don’t always comprehend that I had a completely different life before my expat one. Football has been a way to show them a little of where I came from, to share my English culture and background with them, and to give them a window into my own childhood. My eight-year-old son […]