Tag Archives: dutch tolerance

Dutch Navy 1: Somali Pirates 0

Posted on July 27, 2011 by wordgeyser

It’s been brought to my attention today that Somalian pirates are in the news again. In the Netherlands. “Five Somalis are appearing in court in Rotterdam today charged with piracy. They are accused of attempting to capture a South African yacht … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutch Culture, Politics and Social Comment, The Netherlands | Tagged dutch, dutch and politics, dutch participation in international politicsal, dutch royal navy, dutch tolerance, HNLMS Amsterdam, living with the Dutch, Piracy, Piracy in Somalia, Somalia | 1 Comment

Pillow Talk: The Best Way to Learn a New Language

Posted on April 5, 2011 by wordgeyser

The Dutch are an enigmatic race. On the one hand conservative to a fault, on the other broad-minded, tolerant and objective. A confusing mix for the outsider – you think you have the culture sussed then something goes and blows … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutch Culture, Family Life, Learning Dutch, Personal challenges, The Netherlands, Women and Female Related | Tagged best way to learn a new language, best way to learn Dutch, dutch attitudes to sex, Dutch attitudes to sex and drugs, dutch tolerance, expat experiences, Humour - Dark, learning a new language, learning Dutch, living in the Netherlands, sex and language learning, teenage attitudes to sex in Holland | 10 Comments