The funny people that are called "The Dutch"
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My favorite Dutch cities: The Hague
After four years of living here I can say that this city still has my interest. The Hague is Holland's most international city. With tons of international organizations such as the International Criminal Court or the Peace palace of the UN it places its importance...
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This is what you always wanted to know about the Netherlands
Don't be fooled by the small size of the Netherlands that is shown on geographical maps. This country has been genuinely significant throughout history. The people that live here are called “The Dutch” and speak “Dutch”. In case you are wondering why they are...
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My favorite Dutch cities: Rotterdam
Having been born and raised in this beautiful Dutch city and I can say that you will never experience a dull moment when visiting it. In my personal experience there are usually two camps when it comes to liking the city: you will absolutely love or hate it. Without any...
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Dutch eating habits and foods
The Netherlands is not known for its rich kitchen. We do have some particular habits when it comes to eating. Because we lack our own culinary specialities, we have restaurants from famous kitchens all over the world. You will find great quality food from all over the...
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Kingsday in the Netherlands
Koningsdag is the most famous national holiday in The Netherlands. Up until 2013 it was called Koninginnedag or Queen's day after the former queen Beatrix. Every year on 27 April the Dutch celebrate the birth of king Willem-Alexander. The Dutch (especially from the...
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14 healthy jummy burgers
Everybody loves hamburgers, unfortunately they can sometimes turn out not to be the healthiest thing you ate. Here is a list of alternative healthy hamburgers to enjoy. The recipies that are mentioned below are all delicious, but then without unhealthy greasy sauses...
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9 facts about coffee you didn't know
Source Drinking coffee is probably already a long lasting habit of yours. Probably you couldn't imagine a day without drinking at least one cup of this black magic liquid. But do you actually know enough about your favorite drink? These coffee facts are less known and...
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My Favorite Dutch Cities: Leiden
Leiden is small city in region Zuid-Holland. With 122, 565 inhabitants it is the fourth biggest city in the region after Rotterdam, The Hague and Zoetermeer. Leiden holds the oldest university in The Netherlands. You can imagine the city as a petite version of...
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15 vegetarian tacos and tortillas
I absolutely love tacos and tortillas and therefore I decided to share some of my favorite recipices with you. Even if you're not a vegetarian, these are all delicious. Which one are you going to prepare first? These are a great idea if you have to prepare lunch of...
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How do I find a room in The Netherlands?
One of the trickiest things of going to study abroad is finding a place to stay. It is not easy to find a room in another country. Especially if you’re not there. Even if you’re there, it can be daunting due to possible language barriers! I have received some...
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10 new ways to use your blender
The blender is my favorite machine in the kitchen. I use it daily for all sorts of things. I decided to make a list of new ways to use your blender. 1.Homemade Nutella 2.Chantarelle Cream Soup 3.Almond Butter 4.Peanut Butter Bread 5.Cauliflower Pizza...
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11 delicious veggie cocktails
Natuurlijk kennen we allemaal Bloody Mary, waarvan het basisingrediënt tomatensap is. Er zijn echter zoveel meer als het gaat om mogelijkheden of combinatie groente in cocktails! Als je toch zin hebt in een drankje, waarom dan niet een semi-verantwoorde cocktail? Het...