One of the first things I noticed when I moved to the Netherlands was how much the Dutch seem to love their cats. In Australia, I think the rate of dog-ownership is probably higher than cat-ownership, ... READ the POST
10 Ways to Travel When You Can’t Travel
The other day I was writing a blog post about travelling with a chronic illness, disorder or disability and it got me thinking about people who can't travel, at all. Since I was diagnosed with ... READ the POST
Tips for Travelling with a Chronic Illness, Disorder or Invisible Disability
Travel is one of those things that requires some privilege to be able to do. That might be the privilege of having enough money and free time to travel, or even having passport privilege, but it also ... READ the POST
Basic Dutch Words and Phrases to Make Your Trip to the Netherlands Easier
Whenever I travel to a new country I try to learn a few basic words and phrases in the local language (if it's not English). While it's not always needed in places where English is widely-spoken, I ... READ the POST
Experiencing the Amsterdam Open Garden Days
Each year in summer, for three days, many of the private and most beautiful canal gardens in Amsterdam are opened to the public. Known as the Open Garden Days (Open Tuinen Dagen in Dutch), this event ... READ the POST
What to pack for Amsterdam/the Netherlands in every season!
As someone who’s lived in the Netherlands for over a decade, I’ve seen every shade of Dutch weather - from sideways rain in June to unexpectedly warm October days. If you’re planning a trip to ... READ the POST
