Following the love: challenges of a local-foreigner expat couple
The local-foreigner expat couple faces challenges, weighting on the local side. For the native partner, there are big responsibilities to take care of the...
‘Going organic’ – is it another expensive, elite food fad?
Why is organic produce more expensive than regular produce? Is it because these products are targeting the ‘foodie elite’ or is it because the...
Looking for a mission?
You have time and wish to add value to people’s lives, but do not know how? Well, there is good news for you, as...
Chess Fever in the Netherlands!
With the flu season on, this post is about a very welcome kind of epidemic that is going around. The 'Wimbledon of Chess' -...
Looking from the eyes of a woman Kimiya Alizade: Iranian athlete defecting from her...
What should women do or wear, when to bear a child, when to talk and what is allowed to know have been determined by...
Dutch Chess Ace Anish Giri in Eindhoven
Anish Giri looks much like a boy next door. He comes across as coy, soft-spoken, well mannered and certainly doesn't seem to have the...
Doctors, Pyramids and Homeopathy
This is a true experience, that I share with you readers. If you are very sophisticated and don't fancy reading about pain in urethra,...
Happy New year resolutions
The leftover food tackled, Christmas decorations tucked away, best china back in the cabinets, now it's time for back to business. A time to reflect and plan how to execute our new...
Expat Couples: a guide to improve your relationship
When changes in the relationship are in full swing, brushing your communication skills is essential. From creating time and space for important discussions, learning...
A Christmas Market Checklist
When Christmas comes to Europe, can Christmas markets be far behind?
It is that time of the year again! Twinkling lights, wooden huts, the aroma...
Departure of Design Academy increasingly likely
It is becoming increasingly likely that Design Academy will leave Eindhoven. The world-famous design school may move to Roermond.
There would currently be no place...
