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Finding Myself Through Cultures

Belonging is usually defined as being part of something — a group, a category, a collective you’re meant to fit into. But what happens when you don’t fully belong to any group? When shared nationality doesn’t create closeness, when language doesn’t guarantee familiarity, or when...

Mind the Stairs (And Other Stories from Home)

Writer, entertainer and humourist Greg Shapiro has experienced a multitude of housing situations during his three decades living in Amsterdam. This seasoned Amsterdammer has a major bit of advice: MIND THE STAIRS!

A summer experience to remember at Zein

The run-up to summer has been very different this year. With children attending school on a part-time basis, bursting to see their friends and spend time outdoors, and parents working from home, the prospect of a long summer holiday isn’t as exciting as usual. With...