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Photography
I would love to say that I had a love of photography from a very early age however, that would be a small white lie. In fact, when my mother took me to buy a camera for my trip to Europe I remember pronouncing that I wanted something simple with very few buttons that you could...
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Published Work
My work has been published both online and in print, including in XM Magazine, ACCESS Magazine, Family Matters, AppStorm and Expatica. I am also a blogger for Transparent Language’s Dutch Blog. On this page you will find a selection of clips and links of my published...
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Monday Madness
Have you heard the story about the Dutchman who got lost in the forest after one too many? Or how about the football club with a rabbit problem who were denied a hunting license but encouraged to try some all-night loud music to drive the critters away? Some crazy things happen in the Netherlands and you get to hear all about them on Monday’s in Monday Madness.
Life in the Netherlands
I set out in the morning by packing my bike bags with cheese, tulips and some fresh herring. Then I jump on my bike, careful not to catch my wooden shoes on the peddles and head out for the nearest windmill. Actually, I don’t. There is much more to life in the Netherlands than the stereotypes!
Dutch Delights
If you can’t tell the difference between a bitterbal and a kroket or name three patat toppings within three seconds, then you need to spend some time with Cloggie Central’s Dutch Delights posts. Think of me as the good friend you send into a dark house to see if it is safe. I’ll let you know which Dutch Delights to hit, miss and run screaming from.
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