Chuka Nwanazia

A renegade wordsmith, freelance writer, poet, and digital marketer based in Amsterdam. Besides writing, he extremely enjoys traveling around Europe in search of old and rare books, writing poems while riding the train to nowhere, performing at poetry events, spending too much time reading books, contemplating the meaning of life, preparing tasty dishes and desserts, and searching for the perfect bookshelf.

Oliebollen: the traditional (and delicious) Dutch New Year’s snack

As this year draws to a close, millions of oliebollen will be baked and eaten in the Netherlands. While many tourists and expats get...

The history of stamppot and how it became a traditional Dutch staple

What is stamppot's origin story? How did it become a traditional Dutch staple? And the big question: what the heck is it? When you think of...

From the Stonewall riots to Roze Zaterdag: the origins of Amsterdam Pride

If there was ever a time when a group of people said "enough is enough," it was definitely during the Stonewall riots in the...

What’s the difference between Holland and the Netherlands?

A lot of visitors to the Netherlands refer to Holland in the same way as they would the Netherlands. They think the two are...

If you’re homeless in the Netherlands, what support is out there?

The issue of homelessness can be a very serious one, and even a wealthy country like the Netherlands has its fair share of homeless...

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