What I wanted to know when I was about to move to Leiden?
In a couple of days, I’ll have a reason for a little celebration: I have lived two complete years in the Netherlands. And I hope for plenty of more years … Continue reading
Spreken or not to speak?
So you’re coming to the Netherlands… Your friends are amused at the whole situation: You don’t speak a word of Dutch, so how are you supposed to follow a whole … Continue reading
Leiden for all
As you may have noticed fellow readers, our blog is full of fascinating things to do in Leiden as a student. We work hard, spend a fair amount of time … Continue reading
Becoming legal
Who’s that handsome guy in the picture above? All modesties aside, that’s just me looking sharp in my Dutch residence permit. And for this baby to make its way from … Continue reading
Bad hair day? How to gel with Dutch men
So you’re new to Leiden. If you’re anything like most people who work their way here, you probably haven’t done much in the way of sleeping. Your local supermarket knowledge … Continue reading