Tag Archives: Netherlands
Mental Health in the Netherlands Posted by Karoly Molina on Aug 16, 2017
I wrote before about going to the huisarts or the doctor when it comes to a regular cold or fever. Today’s post focuses on a more serious matter, but one that affects many people: mental health. According to the Trimbos Instituut, about 20% of Dutch adults suffer from depression during their lifetime and 13% of mothers suffer from…
6 Things to Know About Babies in the Netherlands Posted by Karoly Molina on Aug 9, 2017
Whether you are planning to have a baby in the Netherlands or just have friends and family here who will, having babies in the Netherlands comes with its own customs and traditions. Below is a list of the most useful things to know about having babies in the Netherlands: Thuisbevalling Thuisbevalling or a home birth…
American Crayfish Invades the Netherlands Posted by Karoly Molina on Aug 4, 2017
The waterboards of Delft and The Hague has begun a campaign to save the flora and fauna of the Dutch rivers and canals. The culprit: de amerikaanse rivierkreeft! According to a NOS article: In 1985 werd de Amerikaanse rivierkreeft voor het eerst waargenomen in de Nederlandse wateren. Het gaat hier om wat in jargon een ‘invasieve exoot’…
Talking About Time in Dutch Posted by Karoly Molina on Jul 30, 2017
In the land of agendas and appointments, talking about time is essential. The following are some essential words and phrases you can use when setting up your next appointment. Hoe laat wil je afspreken? It is useful to know how to ask at what time you would like to set up an appointment. While your…
Fire in the Maastricht Caves Posted by Karoly Molina on Jul 28, 2017
Last week, a big fire inside the old marl mines between Maastricht and Belgium was discovered. The mergelgrotten or marl caves have been closed (as mines) for many years but still had other uses. The fire is believed to have been started with burning hay that flew towards the caves. It lasted about a week and affected…
5 words and phrases for your everyday Dutch Posted by Karoly Molina on Jun 14, 2017
A few months ago, I read a blog post on the Transparent Language Blog about being complimented when speaking a target language. Like Itchy Feet, I have mixed feelings when it comes to compliments because, while I appreciate the recognition of the effort that it takes to live in a foreign language 24/7, my ultimate…
Dutch Cyclists and Tom Dumoulin Posted by Karoly Molina on May 31, 2017
Anyone who has visited the Netherlands knows that the Dutch are the masters of cycling. Regardless of the weather, the Dutch can cycle, hold their umbrella, drink a smoothie and share this on Snapchat all at the same time. During this year’s Giro d’Italia, Tom Dumoulin proved just how good Dutch cyclists are. Tom Dumoulin…