Tag: Expat in Singapore
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π³π± Uit de kast π¬π§ Out of the Closet
A closet clean-out turns into more than just piles of clothes β itβs about letting go, laughing at old choices, and wondering which version of yourself still fits.
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π³π± Hang de vlag uit π¬π§ 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 β just donβt hang the flag with the dirty laundry.
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π³π±π¬π§ Youβre Welcommmmmmm
Yourrrrr Welcommmmmm Service with a smile and a touch of sincerity β invented in Indonesia, quietly cancelled at KLM.
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π³π± Een vleugje Europa in Singapore β Tiong Bahru π¬π§ A Touch of Europe in Singapore β Tiong Bahru
π¬π§ Finding a European vibe in Tiong Bahru, Singapore, and uncovering the subtle mental tricks of cognitive dissonance that help us call a new place βhomeβ π³π± De Europese Vibe in Tiong Bahru, Singapore β en de slimme mentale kunstgrepen van cognitieve dissonantie die me verrassen in mijn nieuwe thuisgevoel.
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π³π± Thuis: Een Gevoel, Geen Plek? π¬π§ Home: A Feeling, Not a Place?
What makes a house a home? During a workshop with expats, we explored how home is more than just a placeβitβs about people, memories, and familiarity. My own move in Singapore challenged my assumptions, proving that home is a feeling that evolves.
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π³π± Van horizontale oase naar verticale speeltuin π¬π§ From a Horizontal Oasis to a Vertical Playground
Oh, what a week it has been. Leave it. That became our decision after countless failed attempts to get our landlord (or so we were led to believeβmore on that in a future blog) to cooperate. Luckily, our search for a new home was successful. Our horizontal oasis on the West Coast has now been…
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π³π± Trump is een hond π¬π§ Trump is a Dog – CNY Singapore
π¬π§ Trump is a dog. And just to be clear, thatβs not merely my personal opinion. Itβs a fact. On Saturday, January 29, 2025, the new lunar year begins: 2025 is the Year of the Snake. And, serendipity or not, the Snake and the Dog have no natural compatibility. π³π± Trump is een hond. En…
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π³π±π¬π§Condo Rent in Singapore – Take it or leave it
π¬π§ With growing disbelief, astonishment, and irritation, I read the response to our proposal to extend the lease of our apartment. Not long ago, I pointed out to a friend his Western perspective on business and his negative judgment of the otherβs sense of etiquette. And now, I catch myself falling into the same trap.…
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π³π± Daar zijn we weer π¬π§ Here we are again – Leven in Singapore
π¬π§ Singapore feels so far away, like a different life. Will these two worlds ever merge when Iβm back in the Netherlands? Or will it remain a parallel universe that I can only bring to life through photos? π³π± Singapore voelt ver weg, als een ander leven. Zouden die twee werelden ooit in elkaar kunnen…
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π³π± De impact van verwachtingen π¬π§ The impact of expectations
π¬π§ Expectations, desiresβ¦ thereβs no month in which they play a bigger role than December. Yet, in reality, expectations and desires shape our experiences all year round. Whether they truly influence the outcome one-to-one, Iβm increasingly beginning to doubt. π³π± Verwachtingen, verlangensβ¦ er is geen maand waarin ze meer spelen dan in december. Maar eigenlijk…
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π³π± π¬π§ Singaporeβs Afsluitdijk – St Johns and Lazarus Island, Life in Singapore
π¬π§ Today, Lazarus Island and St. Johnβs Island are on the agenda, both part of the Southern Islands. We have visitors from Friesland, and the male half is eager to spend a day on the water. In Fries I would say: βDat regelje wy fansels graach foar him.β (Translation: βWeβll gladly arrange that for him.β)…
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π³π± Helperssyndroom β Leven in Singapore π¬π§ Helper Syndrome β Life in Singapore
π¬π§ On Sundays, Singapore transforms into a vibrant festival. I love the energy and hope to see that life is good for those who work so hard here. But wouldnβt it be wonderful if that hope turned into certainty, supported by collective responsibility? Iβd happily do a TikTok for that. π³π± Op zondagen verandert Singapore…
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π³π± Fotoβs, kaders en de illusie van perfectie π¬π§ Photos, Frames, and the Illusion of Perfection

π¬π§ I love photos. They take me back to cherished memories and moments. But the magic of the analog photography era has faded. Where we once carefully chose a single moment to capture, we now take hundreds of images, often creating an illusion of perfection. How do we find the balance between living in the…
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π³π± Tradities & Expatleven π¬π§ Traditions & Expat Life – Exploring Singapore
π¬π§ Traditions β there are many of them in Singapore. And theyβre celebrated on a grand scale, both within individual communities and collectively. π³π±Tradities, er zijn er veel in Singapore. En ze worden groots gevierd, zowel binnen de eigen gemeenschap als collectief.
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π³π±Hoe is het nu met β¦ Joke π¬π§ Catch up with β¦ Joke – Leven in Singapore
π³π±In september 2023 trapte Joke de serie Portret Interviews af. Ruim een half jaar later is er veel veranderd. Lees in haar update of Joke nog in Singapore woont en over de verrassende wending die dit interview op het gebied van werk teweeg heeft gebracht. π¬π§In September 2023, Joke kicked off the series of Portrait…
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π³π± Hoe is het nu met β¦. Naomi π¬π§ Catch up withβ¦β¦ Naomi – Leven in Singapore
π³π± In oktober 2023 interviewde ik Naomi, die net in Singapore was gesetteld en balanceerde tussen vrije tijd en werkzoekende frustraties. We zijn een half jaar verder en benieuwd naar haar update: heeft ze werk gevonden en welke andere ontwikkelingen zijn er sindsdien? Je leest het in deze ‘Hoe is het nu metβ¦’ update. π¬π§…
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π³π± Brood, Beleg en Calve Pindakaas π¬π§ A Dutch Breakfast Adventure – Leven in Singapore

π³π± Ken je van die mensen die hun eigen macaroni, ketchup en mayonaise meenemen op vakantie? Weerzinwekkend toch? Mijn naam is haas. π¬π§Do you know those people who bring their own macaroni, ketchup, and mayonnaise on vacation? Disgusting, right? I plead the fifth.
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π³π± Aftellen Leven in Singapore 2023 π¬π§ Countdown Singapore Life 2023

EXTRA BLOG De laatste dag van het jaar 2023, mijn Leven in Singapore. En WAUW wat een bijzonder jaar was dit! Een jaar met heel veel hoogtepunten, vol avontuur en ontdekken en ontleren.
