Category: Living Abroad
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How I Became a Guide at the Corrie Ten Boom Huis Museum
“Welcome to the Corrie Ten Boom House Museum. My name is Ali, and I’ll be your tour guide today.” In November 2021 just a few months after my family and I moved to The Netherlands, we decided to go walk around the adorable city of Haarlem for the day. It’s a city that I was…
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Is bigger better?
When I was younger, I loved the idea of a scavenger hunt. I didn’t partake in many myself, but the concept seemed so fun. What could bring more excitement to a kid than competing against their friends as they run around collecting random items from the neighbors? Even today, I think it’s a fun activity…
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Cheetah Print Obsession
At first glance, the Dutch culture feels pretty “normal” or, to be more accurate, seems quite similar to the American culture I come from. Compared to many cultures, I’d say that’s an accurate assessment. However, the longer we live here, the more aware I become of the subtle differences between our two cultures. I moved…