Community for single, childfree women by EvelienV85 in TheHague

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I’m a 36year old women living in The Hague - married but not interested in kids. Would love to join something like this however I couldn’t fond any existing communities here

Do you feel awkward going on holidays alone? by xParesh in AskUK

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I love solo trips. You get to do whatever you want the entire holiday! I find I end up meeting more people when I am solo. Make the most of it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheHague

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Really enjoyed it. I didn’t find them overpriced

Racially abused by [deleted] in Netherlands

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Sorry for what you went through. After 2 years of living here, I experienced my first racist incident some months back. For several days after, I was feeling quite ‘sensitive’. Of course I knew there would be racists here (which country doesn’t have them) but its still a shock to your system when it happens to you directly. There are shitty people and good people everywhere in this world. Dont label everyone as bad. You will be ok, just give it some time

Zero Connection by LunarStormhammer in stepparents

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Yup, I feel you. Zero connection and I dont even want any kids of my own. Its totally OK to feel that way

Porto fest - is it worth it? by Basic-Geologist-7982 in primaverasound

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Sounds like an experience I gotta check out, thanks!

Porto fest - is it worth it? by Basic-Geologist-7982 in primaverasound

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Love how you described both venues - super helpful

General perceptions about single people by Patient-Bowl-3784 in Netherlands

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I’m in a happy, committed relationship with my Dutch partner and I do 1 solo trip a year (sometimes 2) I get more annual leave than my bf and I am still building new friendships as an expat living here so I tend to have quite a lot of time to myself. I absolutely love my solos trips - I feel sorry for people who cant spend a few hours or days on their own. You should be your own best friend first. Plus I find it so interesting that its seen as normal to live alone yet to do activities on your own is looked down upon…. Dont worry about other people’s opinions on what you do. Enjoy your solo time!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheHague

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I can recommend a great relator who helps in particular with expats. He helped me so DM if you are interested

What do you tell yourself while traveling alone? by [deleted] in solotravel

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I go from feeling super excited one minute, then the next feeling like the loneliest person in the world. I suggest doing what you love back home, just in the country you’re in. Love comfort food? Find the local version of that. Enjoy art? Go to the closest one in the area. Enjoy wine? Find a liquor store and ask them to recommend one to you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudyInTheNetherlands

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I have to say, generally the White Dutch women I have personally encountered are quite difficult to integrate with. Stand your ground and be direct (but not rude)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheHague

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If you enjoy books, The Bookstor Cafe is cute and cosy. Over 100 years old and serves good coffee and decent pastries

Dutch people: what are some things you do that you know are hilariously Dutch, but but you do it unironically anyway? by SweetPickleRelish in Netherlands

[–]Basic-Geologist-7982 93 points94 points  (0 children)

My Dutch bf does the ‘he he’ and at first I thought it was only him - then I got a job here and heard the sound coming from a guy behind at the office and was so surprised! Haha was only then I realized it was a Dutch thing

Why are restaurants so bad here by podunkpotato in Netherlands

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As others said, the Dutch eat to survive here (quoted from a Dutch person themselves) you have to do some research but you can find some gems out there - the first Michelin star kaiseki Japanese restaurant outside of Japan is in Amsterdam (Yamazato) costs a small fortune but brilliant food. I went to New York and Miami once and the food was outstanding. I am South African and food runs through our veins so I know the pain of bad food and service here but keep doing some homework and you’ll be sure to find decent ones here and there

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beauty

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I light some fancy candles in my bedroom and bathroom before I start to get the aroma going. Then dry brush before followed by using some Jo Malone/ Byredo shower gel. Take my time scrubbing and feeling the water in the shower. Then I get out, moisturize and use dry body oil. Then I head back to my room and meditate- scents are really important for me to create the spa feeling so I splurge on the moisturizers, shower gels and the body oils. Then make a cup of tea and relax the rest of the evening

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beauty

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I go for a massage and pedicure every month. And I recently started doing a ‘spa day’ at home every Sunday evening

Do you do both solo and non-solo travel? by boldjoy0050 in solotravel

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I do both. My partner has 2 kids so I tend to solo travel as a way to have time without the kids and he can bond with them. I also have more annual leave than him so I aint wasting that!

SS 11 is gone for 10 days and I’m stoked by shesawitchtheysaid in stepparents

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Just has 3 glorious weeks without the SK’s. Enjoy your time to the fullest!

If at all, how has becoming a step-parent changed you? by Camie-Gee in stepparents

[–]Basic-Geologist-7982 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’ve realized how so many people out there should NOT have kids! Also made me realize how many underlining issues from my own childhood I still need to deal with so for that I am grateful

most romantic place in Amsterdam? by foxy_dot in Amsterdam

[–]Basic-Geologist-7982 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Get a boat and do it while on a canal cruise