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…
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…
The Netherlands: Volendam
We have reached our designated destination: Volendam Sleeping over at our friend’s house from the last night’s party ended up to a morning of good cappuccino and a nice chat from what happened from last night. During the talk, we mentioned that we would love to visit some of the most popular tourist spots here…
Daily Dose of Jam 