‘It took me 10 years to learn Dutch – but language is only a small part of communicating’

'I still can't get used to how loudly Dutch people talk'

‘Amsterdam is not a city made for high heels, that’s for sure.’

'People go swimming in the sea even if it is snowing or raining'

'When the sun comes out, even when it’s 0 degrees, everyone goes outside'

‘I remember every bit of fleeing Afghanistan. It never leaves you’

'I would like to take one month off and just chill in Maastricht'

'The Dutch have more freedom in how they speak with their mentor or boss'

'Here, I don’t have to bring my work home, and if I’m sick, I’m sick'

'The Netherlands, this whole place is a big social experiment'