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Life in The Netherlands
Personal posts about life in NL
2022 Eurovision
In 2022, both Australia and the Netherlands are competing in the finals on 14 May in Turin, Italy.
Typical Dutch icons
Spotted at a bus station in The Hague. Can you identify all these icons?
Dutch summertime and wintertime
Image: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zomertijd Twice a year in the Netherlands, clocks are changed for summertime (zomertijd). This happens throughout the EU, where summertime kicks in on the last Sunday in March (clocks go forward an hour in spring) and ends on the last Sunday in October (clocks go back an hour) There has been much discussion lately … Continue reading Dutch summertime and wintertime
2019 KLM Urban Trail Den Haag
https://youtu.be/TSnsIAkaRAA On Sunday 7 July 2019, I ran the KLM Urban Trail Den Haag. SO.MUCH.FUN! It's such a great combination of fitness and exploring this amazing city of The Hague, which I'm lucky enough to call home. Last year, I ran 5km in the 2018 NN Urban Trail Den Haag. This year, I did the … Continue reading 2019 KLM Urban Trail Den Haag
2019 Golden Tenloop Delft
Along with around 5000 others, on 30 May 2019, I took part in the Golden Tenloop Delft. This is an annual race in Delft, the Netherlands that takes part on the Hemelsvaart Day public holiday. This year was the 32nd edition. Around 3 years ago, I started running. I set myself the goal of participating … Continue reading 2019 Golden Tenloop Delft
Museum Prinsenhof Delft – Mojo Back Stage
From 12 April 2019 - 01 September 2019, the Museum Prinsenhof Delft has a special exhibition. Mojo Back Stage: Dutch Masters of the Music Industry is a really interesting glimpse at the role Delft-based business, Mojo, has had in the Netherlands.
Australian Author Andy Griffiths coming to the Netherlands
Australian author Andy Griffiths is touring the Netherlands in February 2019 to share his new book, the 104-Storey Treehouse.
Invictus Games 2020 heading to The Hague, The Netherlands
The Invictus Games is an international adaptive sporting event for wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women, both serving and veteran. In 2018 it took place in Sydney and in 2020 it is coming to The Hague.
2018 Biesland Dagen
The Biesland Dagen farm festival in The Hague, the Netherlands, has become an annual fixture in our family calendar.
Dutch Australian 