Category Archives: Expat life

Culture clash between introverts and extroverts

Posted on November 17, 2012 by zinemin

I’m an introverted person coming from an introverted family of computer programmers, bike mechanics and accountants. On top of that, introversion is quite accepted in the country I come from, which is probably one of the most introverted countries in … Continue reading →

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10 things I like about living in Holland

Posted on October 31, 2012 by zinemin

Now that I have lived in Holland for two years, I feel that it is time for a positive post about the country. Here are the things I like about living here: 1. The winters are mild. It’s nice that … Continue reading →

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Some lessons about living abroad

Posted on October 24, 2012 by zinemin

This fall I have now lived abroad for 5 years in a row, in two different countries, and in total I have spend 6.5 years living in 4 different countries away from home. I will move again in the next … Continue reading →

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Mood-Enhancing Mondrian

Posted on September 26, 2012 by zinemin

I think I found a new favorite art museum: the Gemeentemuseum in The Hague that includes a beautiful collecation about the famous Dutch art movement “De Stijl”, which I did not know much about. Visiting this museum cheered me up … Continue reading →

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Germany – Netherlands 3:3

Posted on June 13, 2012 by zinemin

The soccer game between Germany and the Netherlands has just started, so I am going to write a bit about how I have experienced those two countries, that I both like and dislike. Maybe this will help me who to … Continue reading →

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