Halloween and Sint Maarten are two distinct but fascinating celebrations that hold a special place in Dutch culture. While Halloween is a globally recognized spooky holiday, Sint Maarten is a cherished Dutch tradition with its unique charm. In this blog post, we’ll explore the similarities and differences between these two …
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Family Fun at Walibi Holland: Our Exciting Day Out and the Joy of Walibi Play!
by Carol Ranas
6 minutes read
Do you like going to theme parks? Growing up, I was always fascinated with theme parks. Our family is quite big, so it is not often that we can go to a theme park because it can get quite expensive. When I have a chance to go on an adventure, …
Spring has sprung and so have our spirits! The warmth of sunshine and the scent of flowers that start to bloom have filled our hearts with joy and renewed our zest for life. In the Netherlands, every year we welcome Springtime with a festival of flowers, tulips in particular. The …
Summer season is near! Summer is also known as Camping season. A lot of people and families plan their road trips and camping trips across Europe during this season. Last year, we have discussed trying out camping within the Netherlands for starters, before we venture out to a full blown …
I will share another camping experience with you last 2021. Per my last camping blogpost, we were taking it slow and trying out camping in different sites in the Netherlands before our camping tour to Switzerland for summer. As I was researching camping places (which is different from vacation parks), …
We wanted to give camping a try first before we booked a weeklong camping somewhere far away. That is why I decided to book a campsite near Almere. Since it is our first time out, we settled on somewhere nearby. In case we forget something, we can easily drive back …
Playgroups Recommendation for Toddlers in Almere (and Amsterdam too!)
by Carol Ranas
15 minutes read
Toddlerhood is another challenging phase for most parents. These kids have so much energy and their brain are like sponges that will soak up any information they see/hear/do. It is important to choose wisely the activities we introduce in their routines for it will slowly form their character and personality. …
Spring is highly anticipated for its warm hugs of sunshine and warmth. The Netherlands is known for its crazy weather and paired with climate change, we experienced the most bizarre weather combination this Spring. However, no one is stopping the people to welcome the Cherry Blossoms and Tulip season. The …
When we moved here, we were already on the hunt for a rental home. Buying a home was not in our mind yet for we know that it’ll cost a lot for expats, just like in Singapore. In Singapore, we lived in a 4bedroom HDB shared with fellow Filipinos and …
When we started our family, my husband and I were faced with dilemmas and future decisions. Suddenly, the thought of “YOLO” doesn’t appeal much to us. We had talked about morbid situations and what-ifs and planned for the future of our kid. Insurances (most of them) works as “you pay …