'Dutch is a rich and enlightening language. There’s so much historical context'

‘People will laugh, but I actually like the weather’

'The Dutch have a bedroom window open for fresh air, even in winter'

'It’s nice to live your life where, most of the time, you’re able to say what you think'

‘Street life here was a good lesson. I see people differently.’

‘Somehow, Dutch people have this smile built in’

'I love sandwiches and I love Tikkie so I’ve become Dutch in those ways'

‘I’m a foreigner, basically... I'm definitely not an expat or something like that’

'The sea is too cold and not blue, but the beach clubs are fantastic'

‘I plan to be here until I’m dead and buried. This is home’