My Dutch Life

The weather in Groningen has become very wintry lately - freezing temperatures and gray skies, with a mix of mist and fog.  In an attempt to...

In search of a "typical Dutch" dish to prepare for dinner, I informally surveyed several international friends here in Groningen. ...

My first journey outside of the Netherlands since my arrival in Groningen was a weekend trip with my husband to Brussels, Belgium.  Just a 5...

I often hear the phrase "typical Dutch" thrown around upon discovering something unique to the Netherlands.  This is especially th...

Our local IKEA Settling in Groningen has been a process.  Six weeks after our arrival, it is still not complete. Of course, there was ...

Six weeks ago, my husband and I moved out of our apartment in Berkeley, California.  We have moved apartments several times in the past, rel...