Dutch Americano: A Blog about Living in the Netherlands
Struggling with Dutch culture one day at a time.
In the US, especially in big cities, every neighborhood is bound to have at least one nice café that you can go to. You know what's great about Europe, and especially here in the Netherlands? Every neighborhood is bound to have at least A FEW good cafés. Café in Utrecht. A bit empty due to... Continue Reading →
Walks around the city— one of the things that keeps me from going insane in these times of COVID-19. I've been a good girl, and I spend most of my days indoors. I practice social distancing. But a couple of times a week, I go out for a stroll to stretch out my legs (that... Continue Reading →
In my post earlier this week, 3 Expat Problems in this Coronavirus Outbreak, I talked about some general issues that expats are facing in these unfamiliar and uncertain times. But today, it's time for me to get personal. After all, that's why I endeavored to start a blog. For the last two weeks, my girlfriend... Continue Reading →
When people ask me how long I've been here, I hesitate because I'm not quite sure. I remember the date I got on a plane to Schipol airport, a rainy day the first week of September, but I don't recall when it was that I knew I wouldn't be going back. When I arrived in... Continue Reading →
A guide for Americans moving to the Netherlands. 1. Get a burgerservicenummer (BSN)! The first thing you need to do right after you've moved to the Netherlands is get a BSN number. Without it, you can't get a bank account. And without a bank account, you're pretty much fucked. You can't pay for many things... Continue Reading →
Dutch Americano: A Blog about Living in the Netherlands 