Ik hou van Holland
A few weeks ago I wrote about the unexpected joys of the Netherlands, things that I hadn’t known anything about prior to moving here but the existence of which has … Continue reading
November 28, 2012 · 3 Comments
50 shades of rain
When people tell you about Holland, what do you think of? There are so many stereotypes about this tiny country that you could name instantly: bikes and brickwork, narrow houses … Continue reading
October 19, 2012 · 2 Comments
Disputing disputen
In the category of Dutch student language, dispuut is one of the hardest words to translate. Not only is there no equivalent English word for it, simply making it sound … Continue reading
October 16, 2012 · 3 Comments