Tag Archives: Netherlands

Random Thoughts (8)

Posted on 2017-02-22 by

I don’t understand why supermarkets, all around the world, by the way, are trying to force me to use a metal instrument when I want to buy some bread. You remember my article about the longest possible train journey and … Continue reading →

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Hotel Trianon

Posted on 2015-08-12 by

I bet this hotel in Amsterdam doesn’t receive many guests from Hungary. Ok, that one is hard to understand for non-Hungarians or non-historians. Don’t worry about it, or – if you have too much time on your hands – read … Continue reading →

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Easily Confused (23) Orange Revolution

Posted on 2013-04-30 by

Orange revolution: Orange counter-revolution: What little democratic progress was achieved in Ukraine, the Netherlands are undoing it.

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Easily Confused (22) Mother and Son

Posted on 2013-04-30 by

A mother who trusts her son: A mother who doesn’t trust her son:

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