…ideas for trips in the Netherlands: My Guide to Haarlem My Guide to Breda Interviews with cool people. One of my favourite things is to talk to people and hear about their life story, what drives their work, what they’re passioned about. Living Inside a Dutch Windmill: The Millers Who Keep History Alive Art and Culture in the City: Interview with Adanya Dunn, Founder of Red Light Arts and Culture Amazing initiatives. I love discovering inspiring…
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…l, so I also tried to live my life in the meantime: going to shows, taking interviews, etc. I was exhausted, and the Universe decided to tell me to slow down: one morning, trying to avoid a car parked on the bike path, I fell off the bike and hit my head pretty hard; also hit a knee and broke my glasses. So, I was forced to stop from my crazy race at least for a few days — a few precious days when I was supposed to pack my stuff. Luckily, I recove…
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…years making documentaries. An essential part of the process is conducting interviews with all these fascinating individuals. Most of the time, I would only get thirty minutes to an hour with a person. Of course, I had to come up with questions that would break down their walls within that span of time. After all these projects, I’d built up this internal database of questions that cut through the façade. Why did you choose Amsterdam and how do yo…
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…ok. All this fun took us about three hours, during which we stopped only for the outfit change. I was amazed by how Errol seemed to have infinite energy, effortlessly posing and making jokes even towards the end of the session. You can check out my other photo sessions and interviews here. Stay tuned for more and follow Amsterdamian on Instagram and Facebook for more stories about life in the Netherlands. Please share this post if you liked it! C…
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…o choose where I want to work. So, you will find me in a garden conducting interviews, preparing for meetings or writing my reports. At our office, we are encouraged to place tables and chairs outside on sunny days, in front of the building, and work from there. I do realise though that not everybody can enjoy this kind of green pleasures. How did you come up with the idea for Nature Desks? Is the idea becoming reality? Together with my colleague…
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…your dreams. Be prepared to be interviewed: some owners organise job-like interviews to see which one is the best candidate for the house. If you are looking for a room, you can expect to have this interview with the existing roommates. Be patient and don’t give up finding the perfect house. I think that especially when you are moving to a new country, you should live in a house you like, an area where you feel good. This will help you feel at ho…
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…y, offering insight into a profession that is often misunderstood. Through interviews, photographs, and recreated spaces, you learn about the daily lives, working conditions, and personal stories of sex workers. The museum aims to challenge stereotypes and present sex work from the perspective of those involved. This museum provides context for one of the city’s most famous neighbourhoods and is informative rather than sensational. It encourages v…
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…ring everything from neighbourhood walks and cultural events to day trips, interviews and the quieter side of Dutch life. Behind Amsterdamian is Dana Marin, a writer, photographer, accredited journalist and member of the Foreign Press Association of the Netherlands. Every article is written and photographed by me, which means a consistent editorial voice and visual identity across everything I publish. Want to know more about me? Check out the Abo…
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…ves. So we capture what is real, not what is fake or artificially created. Interviews are never scripted, they happen as they happen. I hardly take or edit out anything, only if it’s sensitive stuff that could harm others. So I follow my mission and intention which I think is authentic, because it’s not about me and what I believe. It’s about collectivity and not individuality, which I think is what the world needs most. Can you think of ways in w…
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…r not, we have to market ourselves in one way or another: we all go to job interviews, school exams, clients, dates and even at parties where we meet new people. We have to shine and be self-confident, we have to stand out somehow, or we risk not being seen, being misunderstood, underestimated, under-evaluated, left aside. At least, that’s what I thought personal branding is all about. Truth is, as I found out, personal branding is not only about…
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