WHAT'S NEW?
DUTCH SCHOOLS 101: A FILIPINO MOM'S GUIDE
If you’re a Filipino mom raising kids in the Netherlands, one of the biggest adjustments you’ll face is the Dutch school system. Gone are the uniforms, the daily flag ceremonies at 7am READ MORE..
HOW TO MANAGE MONEY MATTERS AS A FILIPINO EXPAT IN THE NETHERLANDS
Living in the Netherlands is an amazing experience, but let’s be honest, it can also be very expensive! There's rent, groceries, the utilities, and of course, insurance. Mabilis pong maubos ang suweldo! READ MORE.
DETOX YOUR HOME: 5 POWERFUL PLANTS FOR CLEAN AIR & WELLNESS
Bringing fresh air and a touch of nature to our home doesn’t have to be complicated. As a Filipino mom living in the Netherlands, I know how much we miss the lush greenery of the Philippines. READ MORE
WINDMILLS BUILT THE NETHERLANDS!
When I first moved to the Netherlands, I had a list of things I couldn’t wait to see... the tulip fields, the canals, and of course, the famous Dutch windmills. I had seen them in pictures so many times.. READ MORE
FEATURE VIDEO
EXPLORE
A day out at Zaanse Schans: A breath of fresh dutch air!
Open air museums: it's like living history!
Keukenhof: the garden of Europe
Entertain your child's brain: explore Nemo Science museum
Things you need to know about Amsterdam
Three-point border in Europe: Netherlands, Germany and Belgium
DISCOVER
How to integrate to a new country: Here's 5 ways
Things to know about Amsterdam
Fiesta Filipinas: An online celebration of Philippine festivals
World wide weddings PH: helping Filipino brides and grooms
HAVE FUN
Entertain your childs brain: Explore Nemo Science museum
Push yourself and dance like no one's watching
Classic game boards for family night
Christmas markets in Cologne, Germany
My collection of stories and experiences as I journey through life as a Filipino immigrant. READ HERE.
Learn the ups and downs of intercultural relationships and the challenges of raising Filipino-Dutch children. READ HERE.
Going to the Netherlands? Here are the must-knows and good-to-knows about the Dutch society and its culture. READ HERE.
About me
Hi there! My name is Tarah and I grew up in Manila, Philippines. I have been blessed to travel and live abroad at an early age. My family used to live in the middle east in the 1980s and then after a few years back in the Philippines, I travelled to America then later found myself living in my own apartment, paying my own bills and working two jobs in Los Angeles, California. I met my Dutch husband there after which we decided to permanently move here in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
That’s my journey in a nutshell. Having spent most of my life outside my home country, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of diverse cultures—but there’s always more to learn. Along the way, I know I’ll meet more fellow Filipinos (marami parin rin po akong makikilala). Through my writing, I hope to inform, inspire, and influence others on the same path. Maraming salamat po! Thank you for stopping by—see you again soon!
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