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Category Archives: Netherlands

Cycling Utrecht like a boss

September 23, 2014by expatlingo 28 Comments

During commuting hours in the Netherlands, I have watched in-motion cyclists: Wear high-heels. Walk a dog. Walk two dogs. Transport an upright bass. Eat a sandwich. Hold hands. Pull along […]

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8 keys to a successful expat honeymoon period

September 16, 2014by expatlingo 24 Comments

According to expat-studies professionals, there are five stages of expat adjustment: 1st stage: Honeymoon 2nd stage: Rage 3rd stage: Understanding 4th stage: Adaptation 5th stage: ‘Gone Native’ For example, an […]

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China, expat life, Netherlands

Goodbye bow tie, hello mud pit: a seismic shift in nursery care

September 9, 2014by expatlingo 24 Comments

In Hong Kong, this is how my son dressed to attend nursery: This was his mandatory uniform for non-gym days. On gym days he wore shorts that reached his arm […]

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expat life, Hong Kong, Netherlands

Food Fiets

September 2, 2014by expatlingo 21 Comments

After buying a beautiful Dutch bakfiets (box bike) one wonders, When not cycling my kids about town, how can I monetize this bit of rolling stock?  Answer: dream up a […]

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expat life, Netherlands

Feeling better about Dutch prospects? Or worse about Chinese efforts?

August 29, 2014by expatlingo 16 Comments

I received a notice from Utrecht City through my letter slot with this title: “Opruimactie weesfietsen wijk Noordoost” Hmmm … something about bicycles in my district. I know “fiets” is “bike” […]

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China, languages, Netherlands

First Words Upon Expat Arrival

August 22, 2014by expatlingo 31 Comments

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” proclaimed Neil Armstrong upon stepping onto the surface of the moon. As my two weary travelers and I emerged […]

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expat life, Netherlands

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