Tag Archives: The Netherlands

The Metaphysical Law of Attraction

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Expatcalidocious

As ‘Adeste Fideles’ quietly plays in the background, and box after box of Christmas decorations are brought down from the attic by a grumpy eleven year old,  I feel ecstatic. Christmas is the festive season I adore – a white Christmas is … Continue reading →

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Oops, I did it Again!

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Expatcalidocious

We have new neighbours, which is nice because the old ones were a young Dutch couple with small children with whom we had nothing in common. So I was thrilled to hear that our new neighbours are……… a young Dutch … Continue reading →

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Life Overseas: Super or Superficial?

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Expatcalidocious

‘Het expat leven is zóóóó superficieel,’ says Annelie, rolling her long lashed eyes as she walks away to go pour herself another cup of coffee. I don’t move; I’m stunned. I am being told that expat life is superficial! Annelie and … Continue reading →

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Always Look on the Bright Side if Life. – A guide for the (reluctant) returning trailing spouse.

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Expatcalidocious

Oh, chin up girl, you’ve had a jolly good run, most women would give their left manicured pinky in exchange for a day in your life. I know you’re feeling baffled right now but that’s completely normal, you’ll get over … Continue reading →

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A Few of my Favourite Things…about Holland

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Expatcalidocious

Who doesn’t remember that catchy song from the film The Sound of Music that describes a long list of sugar dipped images such as raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens bringing cheer to the numerous van Trapp children during a frightful thunderstorm?   I loved that film as a … Continue reading →

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