Japan Market!
Like I said in my last post, at this time of year almost every weekend you’ll find some kind of awesome activity or event going on somewhere in Leiden. Today, all along the… Read More
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Leiden for all Part II: a double Oma visit
After having read Yuri’s post about his grandmother’s visit at the beginning of this year (http://theleidener.com/2013/02/09/leiden-for-all/) , I just couldn’t wait for my two grandmothers, or Omas, to arrive. In contrast to Yuri’s brave… Read More
Celebrating Liberation Day in Leiden
At this time of year, when the weather finally starts behaving and the days get sunnier and warmer, Leiden seems to hold a party every weekend. Take a walk around Leiden at the… Read More
Eat around the world: The ISN cooking club. Interview with gourmet chef Mason Carney
One thing that really characterises my student lifestyle here in Leiden is the tradition of meeting up with a bunch of people to make dinner together. At my previous Uni, I would meet… Read More
Dutch Brands (Part 2)
Have you been showing off your new-found knowledge at the supermarket after reading part 1? Here’s part 2 to help you look even more like a pro! Albert Heijn Oh Albert Heijn! You… Read More
Dutch Brands (part 1)
Do you know your Unox from your Calve? Know the difference between Albert Heijn and Douwe Egberts? Fake it until you make it as a real Nederlander… Unox It is the deep midwinter,… Read More
Market day
It’s Saturday! Did you go the market today? It’s become one of my Leiden rituals. Every Saturday morning after the gym I go along to the market to see what delights are on… Read More
A trip to Albert Heijn XL part 1: Getting there
Let’s face it, the postcards don’t always tell the full story. I am here to be honest with you about Leiden, and frankly it’s not all as pretty as you may think. There… Read More
Lekker een kopje koffie drinken? (Part I)
It’s unbelievable, though the semester has started just a couple of weeks ago, all people, myself included, seem to be as busy as they were at the end of the last semester. Last… Read More
Making a Home from Home
I love living abroad, but I’ve come to realise that no matter how much you embrace the local culture, there will always be things from home that you miss and that, regardless of… Read More
