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sophieinclogs

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Canadian °µÍø½ûÇø in the Netherlands

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Canadian

Lives in The Hague

Registration: 24 September 2013

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sophieinclogs created a thread
11 years ago

Surviving the terrible weather

Hey guys! I hope it's okay to post this here, let me know otherwise. I wrote an article for the online magazine DutchReview about reasons to be grateful for the autumn weather in the Netherlands. I'd love for you to check it out and let me know ... Read More

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11 years ago
Primadonna

Dutch food by Primadonna

What is the best Dutch food you ever eat and which one you don't like?

sophieinclogs

I didn't know this but boerenkool is kale, just chopped up! Do your supermarkets sell that? I'm also a huge fan of spruitjes, whereas my Dutch boyfriend thinks they taste like farts :P Read More

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11 years ago
Primadonna

Dutch food by Primadonna

What is the best Dutch food you ever eat and which one you don't like?

sophieinclogs

I love stroopwafels and stroopkoekjes in terms of dessert, but also kruidnootjes and vla. In terms of savoury things, I love kibbeling (deep fried fish), patat oorlog (fries with peanut sauce, onions and mayonnaise) and kaas stengels (but only if ... Read More

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11 years ago
qtee

Being an Au pair in Holland: to do or not? by qtee

Im 22 year old from the Philippines, a registered nurse and currently unemployed. Right now Im takin advantage of whatever opportunities come my way. I heard about Aupairs in Holland and I thought it would be a good thing for me to experience a ...

sophieinclogs

I think loving kids is the key! I suspect my friend did it more as a way to relive her year of studying abroad - of course it wasn't going to be the same. She is in fact Canadian by the way :) Read More

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11 years ago
qtee

Being an Au pair in Holland: to do or not? by qtee

Im 22 year old from the Philippines, a registered nurse and currently unemployed. Right now Im takin advantage of whatever opportunities come my way. I heard about Aupairs in Holland and I thought it would be a good thing for me to experience a ...

sophieinclogs

My best friend was an aupair in NL for 4 months and she had pretty mixed feelings about it. If you love kids and can find a nice family, then I say go for it. The Dutch tend to be very laid back and NL is a beautiful country, and in any case it's ... Read More

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11 years ago
Julie

Places to visit in the Hague by Julie

Hi, For the ones living in the Hague, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in the Hague, the tourist sites? How to visit the region in ...

sophieinclogs

Hi Julie! I am a huge fan of the Hague. Here are a few suggestions: The Binnenhof (parliament buildings). It's free, beautiful, and centrally located. Plus the little pond (canal??) lined with flags is a nice sight too. Noordeinde Palace and ... Read More