Virtual Visit to Amsterdam
Keep an eye out for the pontoon sofas! Video courtesy of VeeTravels
Month: June 2017
Sid Sundae Funday
Cat vs. Dog City
When traveling in the Netherlands and in neighboring countries, one of the things that M and I first notice is whether there are more cats or dogs in the cities we visit. We call it cat vs. dog city. Most cities in the Netherlands are cat cities, except for Amsterdam, which seems to have almost as many … Continue reading Cat vs. Dog City
Income Taxes and Small Business in the NL
We really had no idea what to expect when it came time to pay taxes on our business earnings in the Netherlands. We knew overall tax rates were higher than in the US and braced ourselves at tax time. The US is one of only two countries, the other being Eritrea, that taxes its citizens … Continue reading Income Taxes and Small Business in the NL
Practical Matters- Starting a Business in the NL
When we decided to investigate moving our business to the Netherlands, our first step was to schedule a free, initial telephone consultation with an immigration lawyer. We discussed our particular circumstances to make sure that we met all the DAFT requirements, and he gave us basic guidelines about what to expect, timelines and cost. Our next … Continue reading Practical Matters- Starting a Business in the NL
Defending B and Dutch culture
I was in my usual mode, speed walking as fast as my legs would go, trailing B on his brisk walk. No matter how many times I ask, he just can’t seem to walk beside me. In front of me is the norm, behind me happens occasionally, but only after he has been drastically weighed … Continue reading Defending B and Dutch culture
Hold your Breath! Dutch Rising Seas, Swim Diplomas and Canals
The New York Times just published a fantastic article by Michael Kimmelman, The Dutch Have Solutions to Rising Seas. The World is Watching. This comprehensive treatise on Dutch efforts to hold back the sea is well worth a read. I chuckled when I read that the writer included information about requiring Dutch children to earn … Continue reading Hold your Breath! Dutch Rising Seas, Swim Diplomas and Canals
Sid Sundae Funday – Armpits and Antics
This morning I woke up to a familiar heavy thump. I peeked from under the covers to find Sid sitting between M and me on the bed. Sid doesn’t really jump like any other cat I’ve had. He is able to launch himself vertically from the floor and land squarely in the middle of wherever he … Continue reading Sid Sundae Funday – Armpits and Antics
A Child’s Death, Dental Care and Disability
I’ve lived in three different countries: the US, Australia and the Netherlands. In two of those countries, the Netherlands and Australia, all children have access to no-cost dental care for basic dental services. In Australia, a dentist office was located near B.’s school. All I was ever asked was what school he attended and about … Continue reading A Child’s Death, Dental Care and Disability
Sid Sundae Funday
Sid could definitely hang with these Brits!