I live in Amsterdam, and I’ve lived here long enough to feel that I belong here, but I’m not Dutch.
I have a viewpoint on Amsterdam that is part outsider, part insider, and I started this blog as a place to write about what I know about life in the Netherlands and the quirky side of Amsterdam. Deep in my genes I’m a generalist, so the topics wander a little. It keeps it interesting I guess.
I love living here, that doesn’t mean I love everything about living here… so you’ll hear about some of the nonsense that affects people who live here, which would never be noticed by a tourist.
Images on this site are either from me, or found on flickr with a creative commons licence – in which case I will credit the photograph and provide a link at the bottom of my post. All other content is mine, copyright me, don’t use it.
Your blog is very creative! I’ve just made a link from your at my blog! Is it alright?
cheers,
Hi, you’re very welcome to link. I like the photography on your blog, and while I can’t read Portuguese it looks like we have the same approach – the little things that make life interesting here!
Hi, I really liked your blog! Will be back!
Thank youfor such a nice blog… I’ll try to stop here frequently … I really like your blog.
I like your blog a lot. I’ve added you to my list of expats on my blog! I hope you don’t mind
you’re very welcome Isabella, I’ll add yours to the blog roll on here as well.
Hi … i like reading your blog very much. Do you mind if i link your blog?
Hi Cili, thanks for your comment. Of course you may link, please go ahead. Where are you based?
Thank you for okaying the link. I’m from Malaysia.
Hi,
Have really enjoyed reading your blog, and the excellent writing. I’m editor of a website thebloggersguide.com – we are starting a series of featuring an interview with a blogger every day. (See http://www.thebloggersguide.com/tags/blogs-day) If possible we’d like to include you? Please email me if you’d like to consider this.
Thanks
Will
I’m flattered – of course I said yes.
I’m so happy that I found your blog via Greetings From Holland. I can’t wait to go back and read the blog from the beginning. I will add you to my Expat blog links on my site!
Thanks, I’ve added yours here as well – you’ve got some great photos there!
Im new here, from H’s blog and Im loving your post. I will link you up.
Dear Canalrat well what a fabulous site you have I love your writing and I can’t wait to read the next instalment. Where did you live before you lived in Amsterdam – you have such an interesting style you must have had an interesting upbringing.
Hi! I am happy to have stumbled across your blog!! I am a Canadian getting ready to move to The Nethrelands (near Amsterdam) in a little over a month!! Wow…a month!! Huh! I will be looking through your posts!!
I googled Israel Querido (I can see the front of his old house from my window and was curious) and came across your interesting blog. Mind if I link it? I’ve just moved to Amsterdam, arrived yesterday
Hi Kenyon, welcome to Amsterdam.
Of course you’re welcome to link to this blog, I’m glad you enjoy it.
Hiya,
I came across your blog via a link from A Touch of Dutch. I hope you don’t mind but I’ve added a link to your blog to my blogroll.
Hi there,
Congratulations! You’ve been chosen as a featured blogger on nextstop, a community effort to build a catalog of all the best things to do, places to go, and experiences to try anywhere in the world. A link to your blog is now displayed on our Amsterdam page, in the right column beneath the red heart (http://www.nextstop.com/loc/Dpf5FxwbOGg/). You can learn more about how your blog was chosen here: http://www.nextstop.com/go/blogawards/
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We’d love for you to come check out nextstop. This month all new recommendations added to our site go towards building a new well for people in need of clean drinking water. You can check out the details here: http://www.nextstop.com/go/water/. Feel free to email me if you have any questions, and congratulations again on your award!
Thanks,
Josh
hey, nice blog! i found your blog on expat blog and its funny because it seems we are both doing a lot of the same things in amsterdam!
Thanks Lily Margaret, I took a look at your blog – some nice images there! I’ve added a link in my blog roll of Dutch blogs, hope that’s OK.
Hii, glad that I came across your blog..Looks interesting, cant wait to read it up all but I must come back again soon, with time on my hand to go through it well and slowly with the attention it deserves.
Meanwhile, I have added a link from my blog to yours!! Nice to know another fellow expat blogger..
Hi, thanks! I think there are a few expat bloggers around now. Look forward to reading your blog as well now that I’ve found it.
Hi, it’s a great blog you have here! I’m going to browse through the various topics and catch up on reading
Hi,
I decided to leave a comment here when I couldn’t find any contact information.
I’m Andrew Dunkle and I currently serve as the senior editor of GoOverseas.com. We are contacting you with regard to your blog, which the editorial staff at GO! Overseas has selected as one of the top travel related blogs in the Netherlands. As recognition of your outstanding writing skills we are delighted to include your blog in a select list of websites representing the Netherlands. We select only the most exceptional blogs that meet our exacting standards and we hope you feel a sense of pride that you have been recognized for your efforts. You may view this list on our website here:
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You are welcome to display one of the image badges we have created specifically for blogs we feature in the Netherlands. This is an easy way to let your readers know that you have been recognized as an outstanding blogger. You may contact us to receive an image badge via email.
Thank you for all the high quality content you have contributed to the global online community. We look forward to continuing to follow your experiences abroad in the Netherlands. If you have questions about GO! Overseas please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Thanks for the recognition! I’ll contact you via your site.
Hi!
I love your blog. I’m also not Dutch, but much newer to Amsterdam….anyway, I started my own blog to provide others with information on employment and other initial expat needs….
Check it out? http://nieuwnederlanders.blogspot.com
Warm Regards,
Leslie
Greetings! Can anyone point me to a blog where issues around obtaining Dutch citizenship are discussed? Specifically, my wife is Canadian and a naturalized American, her father was Dutch but moved to Canada at a young age and never renounced his Dutch citizenship. My wife would like to apply for Dutch citizenship based on decendency. Can this be accomplished? She has many extended family members in The Netherlands and clear linage back to the 1700′s. Thanks in advance.
The Dutch are a bit funny about dual nationality. They don’t like it. I found this blog http://www.immigrationcitizenship.eu/2005/12/dutch-citizenship.html, which mentions “- Dutch child born abroad who acquires the citizenship of country of birth. Upon reaching the age of majority, person must chose which nationality to keep.” which would seem to cover your wife’s situation. There is more info in the comments on that blog.
You can also check http://www.expatica.com, there is a whole section on the Netherlands including immigration and naturalisation issues.