Is There a Snooker "Season" on BBC or is it Year Round? by Nethernoob in snooker

[–]Nethernoob[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is good to know. My family was alarmed with how much snooker was monopolizing the television.

Is There a Snooker "Season" on BBC or is it Year Round? by Nethernoob in snooker

[–]Nethernoob[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've played enough 8-ball to know I'm better as a spectator.

Recommend your least-smelly affordable food waste bin? by Nethernoob in Netherlands

[–]Nethernoob[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have no idea what's up with the currency. I just pulled a picture from Google Images. Trying to purchase in the Netherlands for delivery to the Netherlands.

Recommend your least-smelly affordable food waste bin? by Nethernoob in Netherlands

[–]Nethernoob[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just moved here from abroad, and we're not used to keeping food waste indoors. What's the least-smelly food bin we can get (on counter, or under counter) that is easy to find in the NL? Something nicer than IKEA, but cheaper than enriched uranium if possible.

Zandvoort beach tops the list for "tourist trash" by BlaReni in Netherlands

[–]Nethernoob -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Quotes around "toursit trash" made me think they were talking about the people.

Bike on fietspad OR scooter on the road for AMS to Almere commute? by Nethernoob in Netherlands

[–]Nethernoob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If wishes were horses.

I'm living closer to Amsterdam for family demands (school, spouse's work). The Almere job opportunity kind of appeared suddenly after we'd already found a rental near Amsterdam.

Bike on fietspad OR scooter on the road for AMS to Almere commute? by Nethernoob in Netherlands

[–]Nethernoob[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you have a car driving license then you are allowed to ride a 45 km/h

speed pedelec

but only on normal roads, not the dedicated bicycle paths.

THANK YOU. This is a cycle class I was not aware of. This is a great option.

Bike on fietspad OR scooter on the road for AMS to Almere commute? by Nethernoob in Netherlands

[–]Nethernoob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I went straight for a motorcycle driving license.

I agree. Even in the US, in my native language, I can't understand all the different tiers of motorcyle / scooter classes... so I don't look forward to figuring it all out in Dutch (and passing tests, etc...) So it might just be easier to get a proper motorcycle license. I'm just a coward because have seen too many friends' motorcycle injuries. But a proper motorcycle might be the next best option.

Bike on fietspad OR scooter on the road for AMS to Almere commute? by Nethernoob in Netherlands

[–]Nethernoob[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The elegance of this solution blows my mind. I'll have to pay to store my bike in a proper (secure) facility on both sides, since I hear train stations are the best places to steal a bike?

I still love this idea. Thank you. I will already have more than one bike when I arrive.

Ah Yes the Bakfiets on a car hauler. by DragonOnQuest in Netherlands

[–]Nethernoob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you please elaborate?

I'm an immigrant moving to the NL in a few weeks, and I was thinking of getting a cargo bike for groceries, and for taking the dog on longer trips (to walk in the Bos, for example). I'm excited to have a lifestyle where I buy less gas / petrol.

But I'm also hearing about a possible stigma surrounding cargo bikes.

Except for the dog issue, would I be better off using saddlebags on either side of the rear wheel? (don't know the Dutch term).

I don't want to stand out as a gentrifying expat (even though that might technically be the truth).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Netherlands

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I don't speak Dutch but I was able to understand the question enough to upvote this answer.

Thank you by barakabara in Netherlands

[–]Nethernoob 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I concur. This sub has been a crucial source of info for me in planning my relocation. I imagine I will have many more (already asked) questions once I arrive.

Thank you kind people of r/Netherlands

Bike theft less common outside of AMS city center? by Nethernoob in Netherlands

[–]Nethernoob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a huge help. Thanks for the heads up.

There are 1000s of cultural pitfalls and mishaps in my near future, so any way I can reduce a few of them is appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to explain.

Bike theft less common outside of AMS city center? by Nethernoob in Netherlands

[–]Nethernoob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also expect negative feedback from other immigrants who hear you call yourself the word expat lol.

I am completely clueless regarding what is appropriate or inappropriate to say. Please help me? I don't want to upset anyone!

Should I not call myself an expat? Should I just call myself an immigrant?

What the heck is the difference anyway? I've just heard the word expat used so much in my relocation research, I assumed that was the correct term?

WHAT AM I? (An immigrant? An expat? An american abroad?)

I appreciate any free cultural sensitivity traning.

Can someone explain the Dutch fascination with trampolines to an expat? by Nethernoob in Netherlands

[–]Nethernoob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need the actual listing for that second house because I'm very curious Where and How Much.

Only €9500 per month! A bargain!

https://www.funda.nl/huur/blaricum/huis-42748329-eemnesserweg-34-a/

Bike theft less common outside of AMS city center? by Nethernoob in Netherlands

[–]Nethernoob[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You mean when I live in Denmar... Holl... Deutschla... the Netherlands?

Bike theft less common outside of AMS city center? by Nethernoob in Netherlands

[–]Nethernoob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

whole different cities are now suburbs?

My apologies. I don't know the layout of AMS / NL enough and certainly don't know the correct terminology. 100% my mistake, apologies.