there vs. here

Vindhek (Find Fence) Public Park Lost & Found

If you drop your gloves at a restaurant or the mall, they probably have a lost-and-found spot at the customer service or security desk. But, what do you do when you lose something in a public park? An innovative solution is [...]

Vindhek (Find Fence) Public Park Lost & Found

American Marketing, An “Outsider’s” Perspective

Within the next 30 days, I will be returning to the United States after spending nearly four years in the Netherlands - moving from Amsterdam to Washington DC. While I have kept on top of the major headlines (I understand there [...]

American Marketing, An “Outsider’s” Perspective

Bunny Meat And Rabbit Cheese

I know the Easter Bunny has hopped along his bunny trail for this year... but I haven't had the chance to post this image... Our grocery store in Amsterdam, Albert Heijn, does a great job offering seasonal and holiday-related foods. Special [...]

Bunny Meat And Rabbit Cheese

It’s Istanbul, Not Constantinople

Istanbul was Constantinople Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople Been a long time gone, Constantinople Now it's Turkish Delight on a moonlit night Every gal in Constantinople Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople So if you've a date in Constantinople She'll be waiting [...]

It’s Istanbul, Not Constantinople

Finding Missing Words

I found out recently the Dutch don't have the word whimsical in their vocabulary. How do you define that for someone who has never heard it? The best way I was able to describe whimsical to a Dutch friend of mine [...]

Finding Missing Words

Here vs. There: Amsterdam/Europe vs. America

I've been living in Amsterdam for 10 months and love it. It is a beautiful town full of nice people. Despite American stereotypes there is more to this town than the Red Light District and coffee shops selling marijuana! Among broader [...]

Here vs. There: Amsterdam/Europe vs. America
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