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Children’s books too (re)read as an adult.
My friends are having children. And I am happy for them. I am also very happy for myself. Not only do I get to be the cool in-law uncle who spoils them without worrying about bed times and healthy meals, but I also get to buy them books.
Children’s…

3 novels from around the world.
When I moved to Haarlem in 2013, one of my biggest goals was to make local friends. I wanted my life to be Dutch and for a period I avoided things I considered not to be Dutch enough like meeting with expats or watching tv in English or Spanish.…

Bon appétit avec Orangina
Flashbacks from holidays, mouthwatering taste buds, sunshine, shake the pulp… Most of you have wonderful memories of Orangina!
On a Tuesday I was invited to come to the Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam. Not knowing what to expect made…

I got a holistic massage and went on a mini vacation.
Last week Friday I got my first ever holistic massage by Ellen. I admit I was a little skeptical and I didn’t really know what a holistic massage entails, but I was determined to go ahead and keep an open mind.
What is a holistic massage?
Holistic…