In recent years, words like “hygge” or “ikigai” have taken the Internet by storm. Hygge, a Danish word, refers to a feeling of coziness, spending time in a nice atmosphere with friends, while ikigai is a Japanese expression for finding one’s purpose in life. In 2019, I coincidentally added a new word to the ones […]
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How does a highly mobile expat family celebrate Christmas? This is the story of one multicultural family’s Christmas tradtions.
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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 despite
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I recently moved to Groningen and loved learning more about my new home. It helped me appreciate where we live and affirmed my family’s choice to move to a lesser-known part of this Viking country. Even average Dutch citizens will admit to never having visited this province in northern Netherlands. A Hidden Gem in Northern
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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 fair
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