expat life – A M S T E R D I V E

by Ana Seas

Will I ever have enough friends in the Netherlands?

Many people I knew found it a challenge to make new friends in capital cities. I, on the other hand, had been adopted by a big group of folks from all over the world, Dutch included! But there was a catch. It was the August dread.

by Ana Seas

When living in Amsterdam is the opposite of cool x 7

When I got prompted to write about the downsides of living in Amsterdam, I thought it an unusual request but I’m the type who loves a challenge so here’s my take on the pitfalls of living here.

by Ana Seas

‘Innenschau’ with the Amsterdam Culture Club

It was quite a while since I’d gone to a theatre show. Joining the Amsterdam Culture Club to the performance “Innenschau” felt like the way to reestablish a state of normalcy.

by Ana Seas

The good old language struggle

Having to confront myself with a certain degree of language restriction is probably my biggest of daily frustrations.

by Ana Seas

Living in the Indische Buurt – part I

I remember feeling very happy the first day I walked the entire street alone to Albert Hein, the supermarket, and got my groceries. It was my second day in Amsterdam, and I had managed to walk a few hundred meters along my new street, buy shampoo, yoghurt and cereal without speaking the local language, and at cheaper prices than in Portugal. I felt victorious.