Tag: Netherlands
Tony’s Chocolonely is Finally in the Philippines
My favorite Dutch chocolate bar is finally here! I’m not sure exactly when Tony’s Chocolonely started officially distributing to the Philippines, but I was ecstatic to see these bars on the shelves of S&R this quarter. Tony’s Chocolonely was founded by Dutch journalist Teun van de Keuken, who launched a crusade against slavery in the […]
![[Vlog] This Dutch Polyglot Speaks 18 Languages—Including Filipino!](https://katewashere.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WouterPolyglot1.jpg)
[Vlog] This Dutch Polyglot Speaks 18 Languages—Including Filipino!
My Netherlands-based friend Jackie was touring me in Zaanse Schans, home of the historic Dutch windmills, when she pointed a guy selling his artworks along the path. “He speaks Tagalog,” she said. I initially thought he was just one of those people who memorize basic greetings like “Hello!” and “How are you?” in several languages, […]
Amsterdam’s Best Frites Away From Touristy Spots
If you google, “Things to eat in Amsterdam,” frites will come out as a must-try snack. Also known locally as patat, frites may look like regular thick-cut fries. But what makes it different is the way the Dutch deep-fry the freshly sliced potatoes and offer an extensive selection of toppings and sauces. No, it’s not […]
![[Vlog] NDSM Is Amsterdam’s Shipyard-Turned-Creative Space](https://katewashere.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/NDSM.jpg)
[Vlog] NDSM Is Amsterdam’s Shipyard-Turned-Creative Space
From the roaring 20s to the retro 80s, the NDSM neighborhood was one the biggest shipyards in the world. These days, you can always count on artists to turn rusting, abandoned locations into thriving cultural spaces, which is exactly what they did with NDSM. Whatever time of day you arrive, there are plenty of things […]