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Clogs and Tulips: An American in Holland
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They say that most people go on vacation and bring back souvenirs... Dutchmen go on vacation and bring back women. December 8, 2008, I became living proof of this, suddenly finding myself in the Netherlands following my marriage to a Dutchman. These are just a few of my adventures and observations as an American now living in the land of clogs and tulips!
- Added on: Oct 27th, 2009
- Country: Netherlands
- Language: English
- Author: Tiffany
- Listed in: Lifestyle Europe
- Tags: expat international Holland Netherlands abroad
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