Categorie: Leven in Singapore
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IJsvrij
De sneeuwvlokken dwarrelen uit de lucht. Er landt er één vol op mijn oog. Is het gek als ik nu een sneeuwengel ga maken? Gewoon midden op straat. Van zeemeermin naar sneeuwengel. Quel surprise.
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Oliebollen en natte neuzen
Terwijl in Singapore de laatste dag van 2025 alweer een eind onderweg is, word ik wakker in koud Nederland met een loopneus en traanogen.
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🇳🇱 Geland 🇬🇧 Landed
A reflective farewell to Singapore, capturing the quiet moments of leaving, gratitude for three transformative years, and the slow process of landing back in the Netherlands.
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Tijdreizen volgens Tollen
Zoveel als er gebeurde in de maanden tussen november 2022 en oktober 2025, zo weinig gebeurt er in deze maand november 2025. En tegelijkertijd gebeurt er heel veel.
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Boeiend
Drie dagen later, als ik mijn document open om verder te gaan met mijn blog denk ik : boeiend…
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🇳🇱 Eilandgasten – Gili Air 🇬🇧 Island Souls – Gili Air
A reflective ode to island time, where days unfold in a slower rhythm and small moments become treasures. A story of finding calm, presence and gentle joy in a place that quietly feels like home.
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🇳🇱 Tussentijd 🇬🇧 The In-Between
I find myself between two worlds. No longer in Singapore, not yet home. On a quiet island, I rediscover what it means to simply be, to drift with the wind and the waves, and to enjoy a moment where nothing needs to begin or end.
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🇳🇱 Ritme of Regels 🇬🇧 Rhythm or Rules
A reflection on rhythm, rules and human nature in Singapore’s MRT, where silence meets salsa and order meets spontaneity.
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🇳🇱 Nog Even 🇬🇧 Now I Still Can
Now I Still Can. So many moments in these last few weeks in Singapore make me say this phrase again and again.
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🇳🇱 Stemmingmakerij 🇬🇧 Stirring the Vote
A personal reflection on Dutch politics from afar — on voting from Singapore, political fatigue, and the hope for less division and more dialogue.
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🇳🇱🇬🇧 Dubai
A short stop in Dubai reveals a city built on ambition, luxury, and extremes — where sand turned to gold and concrete in just one generation. A reflection on contrasts between Dubai and Singapore, and on what truly gives a city its soul.
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🇳🇱 Verhalen om vast te houden 🇬🇧 Stories you can hold
I cut, paste, copy, edit, rewrite, shift and search like crazy. And in the meantime I am here. In the here and now. Which will soon be the “remember when” of back then. But not just yet. For now, it’s simply now.
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🇳🇱🇬🇧 Chiang Mai – September
With the promise that Chiang Mai would be a kind of mini-Bangkok, we set off north full of expectation. But that vibrant energy, that touch of je-ne-sais-quoi, was nowhere to be found. In the days that followed, we kept asking ourselves: is it the city, or are we the ones missing something?
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🇳🇱🇬🇧 Déjà vu
A forgotten notebook sparks déjà vu of old packing lists. Three years on, new treasures and priceless experiences shape the real baggage of expat life.
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🇳🇱🇬🇧 Here to stay
Many expats arrive in Singapore with a temporary plan that lasts for years. Live as if you’re here to stay – study, work, connect and truly invest.
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🇳🇱 Uit de kast 🇬🇧 Out of the Closet
A closet clean-out turns into more than just piles of clothes – it’s about letting go, laughing at old choices, and wondering which version of yourself still fits.
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🇳🇱 Van venkelworstjes tot matcha latte 🇬🇧 From Fennel Sausages to Matcha Latte
Morning church bells, pigeons cooing, overheated shopkeepers, fennel sausages, and matcha in town — sometimes it takes the smallest details to remind you: I am home.
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🇳🇱 Chinatown Singapore – voorbij de spiegeltjes en kraaltjes 🇬🇧 Chinatown Singapore – beyond the trinkets
Discover the real Chinatown Singapore – a historic district where culture, history, and modern life meet. This blog shares its origins, hidden gems, and insider tips to explore beyond the tourist paths.
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🇳🇱 Hang de vlag uit 🇬🇧 Hang Out the Flag
Singapore turns red for SG60, celebrating 60 years of independence with parades, fireworks, and community spirit. Under the theme Majulah Singapura and the song Here We Are, pride shines — just don’t hang the flag with the dirty laundry.
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