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About Daniëlle Martens

Daniëlle is a proud Dutch woman, always expressing her heritage wherever she goes. Originally from the South of the Netherlands, Limburg, she has been living in Haarlem for 2 years. Beforehand, she traveled to Bournemouth, UK to work and study NVQ Hospitality for one and a half years. Daniëlle enjoys swimming, gardening, spending time with family and making sure people are enjoying the best of life.

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Crafting a lantern for Sint Maarten

November 7, 2023 /2 Comments/in Culture, Dutch Life, Family, Haarlem, Haarlem area events, Haarlemmermeer, National events /by Daniëlle Martens

On November 11, it’s Sint Maarten (Saint Martin)’ s Day. Sint Maarten is a great children’s event! Ringing doorbells, singing songs at the doors in exchange for a treat (sweets, mandarins or even some small coins) and – as darkness falls – kids venture into the night walking along a path lit with glowing luminaries, […]