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How to navigate a Dutch supermarket Posted by Sten on Aug 31, 2018
Even though you are in a country with a different language, you still need to eat. And preferably have good food. One of the most frustrating experiences can be to walk around in a supermarkt (grocery store; supermarket). Different produkten (products) than you are used to, different merken (brands), ketens (brands) and – of course – a different taal (language). Also in the…
5 Ideas For The Empty V&D Locations Posted by Sten on Mar 4, 2016
Earlier this week, I explained what happened to V&D and how the company went bankrupt. A real shame, and maybe it is a bit early to think about this, but every day these buildings are closed and unused is a day of opportunity lost in many city centers in the Netherlands, so let’s check what…
Shopping in Amsterdam (pt. 2) Posted by Sten on Dec 25, 2015
Earlier this week, I introduced you to the Kalverstraat and the Leidsestraat. Today, we continue with the 9 Straatjes and the P.C. Hooftstraat! Enjoy! The 9 Straatjes De 9 Straatjes. Since the 90s, an essential part of the Amsterdam shopping experience. The “9 little streets”, as 9 straatjes translates, house smaller, special shops, which complement the more mainstream, bigger…
4 Amsterdam Shopping Areas You Have To Visit (pt. 1) Posted by Sten on Dec 23, 2015
For Part 2, click here. It is Kersttijd (Christmas time), and that means het is tijd om te winkelen! (it is shopping time!). If you happen to visit the Amsterdam so shortly before the kerstdagen (Christmas Days), you want to know where to go for the best shops! You are in the right place, as Amsterdam has some great shopping…
Shopping and Not Understanding Posted by Karoly Molina on Jun 23, 2014
Speaking in your target language is the best way to practice. One of the suggestions from the integration material I’ve received from the Dutch government has been to go out and interact with people at stores. I agree that it is a great way to practice, but one of the challenges of the Dutch language…
Grocery Shopping in the Netherlands: A Blood Sport Posted by heather on Jan 21, 2011
Yesterday evening, we went grocery shopping. While there are several different shops in our neighbourhood we tend to go to the nearby Albert Heijn because it is easy to get to and we know where everything is within the store, well usually. Grocery shopping, I must admit, is not one of my favourite pastimes in…
Go Shopping in Dutch Posted by noortje on Jun 3, 2010
Getting advice or explaining what you want when you are out shopping is basically impossible. So here I will give you some words that will come in handy when you are talking to sales person. Good afternoon : goedemiddag Can I help you? : Kan ik u helpen? No, thanks : Nee, dankuwel I am…