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Leave some love for Clogs and Tulips 11 Nov 2012 | 11:53 pm
Been rather lonely here on the blog, hasn’t it? I guess an almost-eleven-month-old, a dog, a career change, a presidential election, and, well, just life in general will do that to you. It’s my sincer...
Good Night Irene 7 Feb 2012 | 08:38 am
…as the old song goes. Or, in this case, “Good night, Clogs and Tulips.” Yes, after almost three years, I’m closing the chapter on Clogs and Tulips: An American in Holland. It has been my absolute pl...
If You Ain’t Dutch, You Ain’t Much! 28 Oct 2009 | 03:04 am
Online quizzes have become enormously popular as of late! Facebook and Myspace are the biggest culprits, but almost every website these days has at least one quiz. Here’s a little collection of some o...
Darkness at the Dom 27 Oct 2009 | 12:26 am
If you were in or around Utrecht city this past Saturday night, you may have looked at the skyline and wondered where the Domtoren was. My husband and I certainly would have had I not read aggieLap’s ...
Driving Rant: Electronic Advisory Speed Signs During Rush Hour 25 Oct 2009 | 12:58 am
The other morning, I made the drive to my husband’s parents’ home in Vassen, just outside of Apeldoorn. I left early to avoid traffic and was actually pretty successful in the attempt. There were only...
Before and After Meme for Expats: After 24 Oct 2009 | 12:17 am
Several months ago, Isabella over at A Touch of Dutch posted the following Meme to get an idea of many an expat’s first impression of the Netherlands and how they feel after having lived here a spell....
Before and After Meme for Expats: Before 23 Oct 2009 | 03:26 am
Several months ago, Isabella over at A Touch of Dutch posted the following Meme to get an idea of many an expat’s first impression of the Netherlands and how they feel after having lived here a spell....
Everything You Never Wanted to Know About the Dutch Toilet 16 Oct 2009 | 09:55 pm
The infamous "inspection shelf" © clogsandtulips I cannot tell you how many complaints I have heard about the construction of the Dutch toilet since moving to the Netherlands. While I admit, I hate t...
Dutch Girl’s Bid to Beat Solo Sail Record 14 Oct 2009 | 04:55 am
13-year-old Laura Dekker is being denied her dream of a solo sail around the world On July 16 2009, American teenager Zac Sunderland became the youngest person to complete a solo sail around the worl...
Elephants on Parade 12 Oct 2009 | 04:02 am
If you’ve been to Washington, DC in the last five or so years, you may have seen some real Party Animals or experienced a bit of Panda Mania. Well, it’s DC’s turn to step aside as Amsterdam plays host...
