Sinterklaas was here! Last 5 December of 2012, Sinterklaas was here in The Netherlands. This means that children everywhere will be spoiled with gifts, but include the adults too. This year we were not really that prepared in celebrating Sinterklaas due to my very busy schedule. I haven’t bought anything during this time. You can…
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The Netherlands: Alkmaar
Alkmaar is known as one of the biggest cheese markets here in Holland. Unfortunately, I didn’t got the chance to see their big presentation of the market. Usually, the dutchies wear their traditional clothes and carry their cheese every friday of the summer months. It is my first time in Alkmaar. I did expect that…
Gay Parade in Amsterdam
Every year, The Netherlands is celebrating Gay Pride. My bestfriend Krishna told me about the parade and I easily said yes to the idea of going to Amsterdam and join the party. This is my first time to see the parade. As I may say I did really enjoy the parade. There are lots of…
The Netherlands: Madurodam
26th of June 2012: Time for Madurodam. Madurodam is an another tourist spot here in Holland. It is a place where you can actually see the whole Netherlands because of the miniature buildings that they put there. It is like touring Holland in one spot. The important buildings are there like the palaces of the…
The Netherlands: Koninginnedag (Queen’s Day)
Queen’s Day! Queen’s Day is a national holiday in The Netherlands. For what I know, this celebration was made by Queen Julianna. She was one of the Queens in Holland who proclaimed that every 30th of April of the year, Queen’s day will be celebrated. What I really liked with this day is that Holland…
Daily Dose of Jam 