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The European Salesman
For some, being a European salesman can be a very eye-opening experience. For others, maybe especially those who have worked in various European countries, the following report might not be as revealing. My work involves talking to clients from different countries in Western Europe. Being based in the Netherlands, I first had the pleasure of exploring the Dutch market. As I know from my local …
The Shell and the Bull
Although 2010 is, according to The Economist, expected to be the hottest year since climate measurements began, Rotterdam was not spared heavy snowfalls. Many parts of the Netherlands were covered in white, causing the train system to break down at some point. Luckily, I was able to spend the hardest time in other parts of Europe; now the temperatures are rising again. When the weather …
Two-Wheelers
There is, slightly exaggerated, nothing nicer than updating the world after the sun finally broke through the thicket of clouds. After five days of constant rain Rotterdam’s streets lust after a period of drought. These wet paths can be dangerous; especially curves covered with autumn leaves are tricky even for experienced cyclers. Yet, real dutchmen don’t mind getting wet. It is part of the ‘Dutch …
Febo + Co.
If you have ever wondered where you could get a burger out of a shelf, then you might check out the Netherlands. Here, food habits are quite different then down south. Febo ‘de lekkerste’ is probably the easiest place to buy food: no interactions with anybody is needed. According to a dutch friend, people like this here, they sometimes prefer not to talk to anybody. …
Rotterdam
My new place of residence is Rotterdam. I moved in my new apartment on August 25 and I have settled down in the meantime. With more than 580000 inhabitants, Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands. It is also host to the biggest harbor in Europe, the Europort. My apartment is located in the city center, near the railway station, which is currently …