“I dislike feeling at home when I am abroad.” George Bernard Shaw wrote these words in his play, Widower’s Houses. I get it. The whole point… Read More »5 Ways to Feel at Home in Delft and The Netherlands
Ways to keep Your Children Active During The Summer And Beyond These days, it can be a challenge as a parent to pull your children… Read More »Activities for Children in Delft
In the honor of Mother’s Day, I talked with two inspiring moms who were willing to share their experiences living in the Netherlands. They both… Read More »Living in The Hague
One of the things that drove my attention when I came to live in the Netherlands was architecture. Quite different from my country, this place seems to reflect identity through the way houses are built. I learned about rijtjeshuis and bovenwoning (I live in one of these!). Architecture shapes a city, but who defines it? What are the stories behind those bricked walls that reproduce once and again? Reading about architecture in the Netherlands, brand-new research caught me. It was about women in Dutch architecture history.
Read More »Dutch architecture: a women’s matter
Have you ever wondered how to live in a more sustainable way in Delft? This question seems to be around in our everyday life. At… Read More »Simple Steps to Make Your Life in Delft More Sustainable
Here’s my story of miscarriage; may it provide some comfort even though it has no happy ending.
Read More »Let’s talk about miscarriages
Are you one of those people who gets all the end-of-summer blues? Or that holds too tightly to warmer days? Secret City Trails’ motto is that there’s no bad weather… only bad clothing choices, especially in Delft! Urban stories, quirky details and charming corners… They’re always there for you and your family, no matter the season. Read about my experience trying Delft’s Discovery Walk with my husband and kids!
Read More »Discover Delft with Secret City Trails
Do you prefer second-hand clothing for your family? Perhaps you need kids’ outfit only for five days of snowy season or for maternity period? Relocating… Read More »Second-Hand Shopping in Delft
Jocelyn Jones from Studio Jocelyn has learned that creativity is critical for fostering the development of a child’s cognitive and motor skills. Here, she shares… Read More »Creativity is Critical for Childrens’ Development
