Mike Berry
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What brought you to this city?
A Dutch wife.
What are your cultural pros and cons?
I try not to have any. I think buitenlanders (foreigners) here concentrate too much on what they don't like or what is different. Differences are a beautiful quirk of living in another country and it doesn't do anyone any good to complain about them. If they are really a problem, you can always go home.
Is there anything you miss from your home?
I miss the beaches and the mountains.
Is there anything you do differently now?
I don't drive, I bike everywhere.
Favourite Dutch word or phrase?
Geweldig! (Great!)
Favourite memory of the city?
Kicking back on a summer's evening on my boat or dak terras (roof terrace).
What is your personal recommendation (restaurant, cafe?)
Cafe de Klos - Best meat restaurant ever!
Have you tried the herring yet?
Nee, and I don't intend to.
What advice would you have for a newcomer?
Throw yourself into everything. Embrace the differences and the quirks. Don't get stuck in an expat bubble.
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