Amanda Steck

I am a Mexican girl, born to a Swiss father and married to a Dutch guy, living in The Netherlands for 9 years (oh how time flies!). I have a background in Biology and Veterinary medicine and a passion for travel, writing, baking, reading, discovering bookshops jumping around like crazy and red dresses. I also blog at Poppies and Ice-cream.

What the Dutch are getting right: antibiotics in the Netherlands

Ah, the Netherlands. A land of paracetamol-prescribing physicians who baulk at the mere notion of giving you antibiotics for, well, anything. As a newcomer to...

What happens during Christmas in the Netherlands? A guide to the winter holidays

The holidays are upon us! It's bijna (almost) Christmas. So, here's your survival guide to celebrating winter holidays in the Netherlands. You may...

7 things to know about having a child in the Netherlands

For years the Netherlands has been ranked as one of the best countries to raise children — so no wonder many internationals end up...

The best tips to learn Dutch: my experience of grasping the language

Does Dutch seem like a nightmare of a language to you? Then our tips on how to learn Dutch fast and easy might just...

Dutch traits: 5 things that make you realise you are becoming a bit Dutch

Often, even after living in the Netherlands for a while, you notice yourself adopting some Dutch traits. Sending Tikkies, eating Hagelslag, biking in a...

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