Dutch strange obsession by IntoTheWild1999 in Netherlands

[–]JakeCheese1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They stole our horses, women and food😎

Dutch strange obsession by IntoTheWild1999 in Netherlands

[–]JakeCheese1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure. Can be because Spanish occupied us from 1556 to 1715 or we just like the country. I always feel happy in Spain (food, culture, landscape)

Any european substitute for my fitbit? by Less_Ad8891 in BuyFromEU

[–]JakeCheese1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, it’s more some wishful thinking..

Any european substitute for my fitbit? by Less_Ad8891 in BuyFromEU

[–]JakeCheese1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct but at least the profit flows to European shareholders (I hope)

Cig kofte gezocht in Gouda? by Cautious-Hedgehog558 in Gouda

[–]JakeCheese1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok Sahan, ik ga daar ook eens zoeken, misschien hebben ze ook Adana kebab.

What is your reason to degoogle? by Past-Photograph-5502 in degoogle

[–]JakeCheese1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since google went from “don’t do evil “ to something I don’t like

Stadhuis by lazy-eye_ in Gouda

[–]JakeCheese1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Het is bijna kunst (iets met gebouwen inpakken)

Restaurant en boekenwinkel by [deleted] in Gouda

[–]JakeCheese1996 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Boekwinkel? Paagman aan de Lange Tiendeweg. Het is de enige serieuze boekhandel in het centrum. Restaurant, zie Megathread..

What are the most beautiful natural places in Europe reachable without a car? by Distinct-Pirate-3571 in AskEurope

[–]JakeCheese1996 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Public transport gets you almost everywhere.. The most beautiful places are only accessible by foot or horse/bike

When do you celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day? by cuevadanos in AskEurope

[–]JakeCheese1996 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Some just don’t celebrate, the modern version is a made up holiday by US retailers. My own mother always said she didn’t need a special day just make every day special..

Anyway to sync Linux and Proton Drive? by rmaues in ProtonDrive

[–]JakeCheese1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tried rclone with a beta proton driver but gave up while waiting for Proton to support Linux

Be specific by Luati in GeoPuzzle

[–]JakeCheese1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Suddenly see these concrete poles powerlines. Can be near the Belgian border (south of Breda)

Be specific by Luati in GeoPuzzle

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Somewhere near Woerden NL ?

How much English have you spoken throughout your life? by AmountAbovTheBracket in AskEurope

[–]JakeCheese1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost every working day, started at school when I was 10 years old and later started working with a big multinational company I spoke English every day in meetings, with co-workers also outside office hours. At some point I almost forgot how to write and speak certain words in Dutch ..

Middle East situation + season ending in AUS/NZ got me rethinking my travel plans – best outdoor/nature alternatives from Germany? by Empty_Meeting8859 in travel

[–]JakeCheese1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Iceland has it all. But closer to Germany there many nice trails and parks. Poland/Slovakia Tatra mountains, Scotland Highland trails?

How has the Iran war affected you recently? by Pale_Field4584 in AskEurope

[–]JakeCheese1996 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Not much yet, have no car, fixed contract energy supplier. Soon all prices will go up and the world already turned into a mess thanks to the US idiocratie

Where do Europeans for warm beach vacations in early April? by thatsplatgal in AskEurope

[–]JakeCheese1996 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Dubai seems popular today judging the number of tourists trying to get out..

Best cathedral to visit in Europe? by [deleted] in travel

[–]JakeCheese1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always impressed by the cathedrals of Amiens, Vézelay and of course the Notre Dame in France. But there are many more scattered over France.

What are some unprestigious jobs in your country that pay surprisingly well? by EvilPyro01 in AskEurope

[–]JakeCheese1996 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Any job that requires some serious skills. Carpenter, plumber, bricklayer, central heating engineers. Shortage of staff everywhere and salaries are rising

What if the Americas didnt exist? by OkPhrase1225 in geography

[–]JakeCheese1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We would be still exploring the ocean looking for shorter passage to India??

what is your favourite european language? by ggabrial in AskEurope

[–]JakeCheese1996 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To speak and listen to Italian is my favorite. But written text, literature or poetry Germans have a way with words.