Tag Archives: Wassenaar

Queen’s Day: The Quieter Side

Posted on April 30, 2012 by wordgeyser

I’ve decided to share the quieter side of Queen’s Day, Koninginnedag,  a day to celebrate the birthday of the former Queen, Juliana. The present Queen, Beatrix, spends the day with members of the Royal family, visiting towns throughout the Netherlands. … Continue reading →

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Expat Arrivals: Newbies in Town part 1

Posted on August 1, 2011 by wordgeyser

It’s that time of year again; after weeks of frenetic activity in June and early July with people packing up and moving out, the tide has turned. The first container trucks are appearing on the narrow leafy streets of Wassenaar … Continue reading →

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Snow Day in The Hague

Posted on December 2, 2010 by wordgeyser

Snow Day! Well, we have about an inch but the way the Dutch roads have ground to a halt makes you think we had at least six feet. Driving into The Hague this morning was easy – driving out after four hours of continual snow … Continue reading →

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