Trying To Explain Christmas Crackers To The Dutch
“A Christmas what?” “A Christmas Cracker.” It was a few days before Christmas on a cold evening in the North of Holland and I was desperately trying to explain the very English tradition of...
Category: Guides to Holland
Driving In Holland
As an English expat it is impossible to win any argument with the Dutch about which country drives on the correct side of the road. It simply can’t be done. It’s not because as...
How To Identify A Dutch Circle Party
Anyone who has lived in Holland long enough has been invited to the dreaded ‘Dutch Circle Party’. But what about the people who have hosted one themselves? Sometimes they are unaware that they are...
The Dutch House Guide
Dutch houses (particularly those found in Amsterdam) are extremely dangerous and under no circumstances should they be bought, rented, lived in, squatted in, visited or stepped foot therein. When looking for accommodation in Holland...
A Quick Guide to Holland
As an Englishman I have a unique point of view on the Netherlands. This point of view is usually a foot or two lower than that of the average Dutchman given their extreme height....
The Trouble With Being An Expat Football Supporter In Holland
During any kind of sporting event that involves countries competing against each other it is inevitable that expats everywhere will be asked the same question. It does not matter which country they are from...
