Cycling Utrecht like a boss
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 […]
Category Archives: Netherlands
8 keys to a successful expat honeymoon period
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 […]
Goodbye bow tie, hello mud pit: a seismic shift in nursery care
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 […]
Food Fiets
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 […]
Feeling better about Dutch prospects? Or worse about Chinese efforts?
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” […]
First Words Upon Expat Arrival
“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 […]
