As part of my popular series of funny Dutch sayings and phrases, I'm sharing my 10 favourite Dutch sayings featuring clothing with you here today!
Funny Dutch Sayings and Phrases about Clothing
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in London, England
Being one of the oldest cities in the UK, London is home to numerous historical landmarks. Today we uncover the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in London, England. From former royal palaces to botanic gardens, discover the most outstanding London landmarks here.
Best Independent Record Stores in London: 3 Faves
Famous for its music heritage, London is home to numerous music stores. Here is my personal top three of the best independent record shops in London.
The Best Independent Bookshops in East London
Vibrant East London is home to dozens of quirky and unique shops. In this post I'm sharing my personal list of the best independent bookshops in East London.
The Expat Files #2: Typisch Nederlands eten dat ik mis in het buitenland
Dit weekend had ik eigenlijk in Nederland moeten zijn. En had ik mijn voorraad van typisch Nederlands eten dat ik mis in het buitenland weer aan te vullen. Eten waarvan ik vóór mijn emigratie amper over nadacht, maar nu eerder een luxe zijn dan vanzelfsprekendheid. Benieuwd naar wat dat allemaal kan zijn? Lees dan snel verder!
Where to Find Historical Roman London Sites
Did you know that London was originally founded by Romans? Almost 2000 years later you can still find many historical Roman London sites scattered across ancient Londinium.
Visit Sky Garden London, a Spectacular Free Viewing Point
In this blog post I will tell you how to visit the Sky Garden in London for free. Located at the 35th floor of the Walkie Talkie building, it provides amazing views over London.
Things to do in London with kids Christmas 2019
Looking for things to do in London with kids for Christmas 2019? In this blog post I'm sharing five fun Christmas family activities, from ice skating to gingerbread house making workshop and my favourite Christmas Market in London!
The Dutch Girl Tales #19: Vandaag heb ik even geen zin
Once a month I blog in Dutch. Today I talk about how exhausting and stressful it is being a perfectionist. // Op de eerste zondag van de maand blog ik in het Nederlands. Te veel moeten van jezelf. Ken je dat? Vandaag vertel ik je hoe mijn perfectionisme me vaak in de weg staat.
Shepard Fairey London Exhibition Celebrating Three Decades of Dissent
In celebration of his 30-year long career, iconic American street artist Shepard Fairey recently returned to London for a special gallery show. Here are some photos of his characteristic artworks, including some of the murals he painted in East London.
Growing up in the Netherlands as a Second-Generation Immigrant
It's funny to realise that while I might be a first-generation immigrant here in the UK, growing up in the Netherlands I was in fact a second-generation immigrant. I don't think I've ever been discriminated. I've only experienced some of your 'normal' degree of prejudice at the most. But there are some moments that I still remember to this day that made me realise I had a different ethnical background than most of my Dutch classmates.
The Expat Files #1: Hoe mijn emigratie mijn leven en beeld over Nederland heeft veranderd
On the first Sunday of the month I always write a Dutch-language blog post. // Vandaag de eerste aflevering van de nieuwe blogserie 'The Expat Files'. Hierin deel ik niet alleen mijn eigen ervaringen als een Nederlandse expat, maar ook van andere Nederlanders in het buitenland én ook van immigranten in Nederland. In deze eerste aflevering vertel ik je over hoe mijn emigratie niet alleen mijn leven, maar ook mijn beeld op Nederland(ers) heeft veranderd!
What’s in a Name? Dutch Government Bans ‘Holland’ in Favour of ‘The Netherlands’
Tell me, do you use the name 'Holland' or 'The Netherlands' when you speak of my mother country? Despite its common usage, the Dutch government recently announced they want to ban 'Holland' and rebrand the country's name internationally. Why are they so eager to initiate such a huge and expensive undertaking? Find out in this blog post!
The Dutch Girl Tales #18: Heb jij Nationale Broer en Zus Dag gevierd?
Once a month I write a Dutch-language blog post. Today's post is about National Brother and Sister Day. // 30 september was het Nationale Broer en Zus Dag. Daarom vandaag een blog over mijn broer!
Memory: The Origins of Alien
What is your favourite science fiction film? Mine is Ridley Scott's 'Alien'. Just like me, this iconic film turned 40 this year. And to celebrate this special event, director Alexandre O. Philippe made the documentary 'Memory: The Origins of Alien', showing never-before-seen materials, interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.